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Seizure Response Service Dog Delivered to 22-Year-Old Woman in Cleveland, Ohio
Hannah in Cleveland, Ohio, has just received an extremely special Seizure Response Service Dog from SDWR. - April 10, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
$10,000 SDWR Autism Service Dog Grant Awarded to 8-Year-Old Boy in Gaithersburg, MD
SDWR has awarded several grant opportunities to help families with loved ones on the Autistic Spectrum alleviate funding efforts for their very own Autism Service Dog. - April 10, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
North Florida Land Trust is Moving Into the Historic Brewster Hospital Building in Jacksonville, FL
Nonprofit land conservation organization held a ribbon cutting ceremony to show off the new space. - April 10, 2019 - North Florida Land Trust
Las Brisas Neighborhood Association Participates with Keep Irving Beautiful Group Conducted Cleanup Project
Residents of the Las Brisas Hills Condominiums recently joined Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) for a neighborhood cleanup project. During the two-day cleaning period - March 29 and 30, a total of 18 volunteers provided 78 service hours and collected approximately 600 pounds of trash from the... - April 10, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Former Volunteer for Marine Turtle Conservtion Project Shaving Her Hair as a Fundraiser to Save Sea Turtles
Ohio resident is holding a fundraiser for Marine Turtle Conservation Project and plans to shave over 40 inches of hair to benefit the cause - April 09, 2019 - Shaving My Hair for Sea Turtle Conservation
Literacy Action Gears Up for 2019 Tour de Toad Charity Bike Ride: Central Arkansas Nonprofit Hosts Official Cycling Event of Conway’s Toad Suck Daze Festival
Adult literacy nonprofit, Literacy Action of Central Arkansas invites cyclists to register for the 12th Annual Tour de Toad Charity Bike Ride event on Saturday, May 4th at the Conway Municipal Airport. Participants can sign up at... - April 01, 2019 - Literacy Action of Central Arkansas
North Lake Student Government Association Partners with Keep Irving Beautiful Student Leaders Make Blankets for Service Project
The North Lake College Student Government Association (SGA) is the latest group to participate in Keep Irving Beautiful’s blanket project. A group of ten members recently crafted eight no-sew blankets under the direction of Candace Eldridge, North Lake faculty advisor and higher education... - March 31, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Decoding Dyslexia Georgia Applauds the Passage of SB 48
Decoding Dyslexia Georgia applauds the passage of SB 48. The bill will, among other things, define Dyslexia in Georgia code and provide screening for kindergarten students and some 1st through 3rd grade students. The bill will now be sent to Governor Kemp’s desk. “Senate Bill 48... - March 30, 2019 - Decoding Dyslexia Georgia
Environmental Leaders in El Salvador Announce Campaign to Give Legal Rights to Natural Forests
Today, a coalition of environmental and social leaders - including lawyers, engineers, and university students - announced the formation of a group called Yes for the Rights of Nature (“Sí por los Derechos de la Naturaleza”). The group’s first campaign is to recognize El Salvador’s natural forests as living entities possessing fundamental rights. - March 30, 2019 - Earth Law Center
Earth Law Center Launches Community Toolkit for Rights of Nature
Today, Earth Law Center (ELC) announces the launch of a Community Toolkit for Rights of Nature as a free tool for local communities wishing to strengthen their protection of Nature. - March 28, 2019 - Earth Law Center
Youth Learn Their 30 Human Rights at United for Human Rights Center in Florida
On March 19th, 2019, thirteen teenagers, ages 11-14 from the Community Learning Center (CLC) learned several of the articles of human rights from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at the United for Human Rights Florida’s Center in downtown Clearwater. Each youth then pledged to help... - March 26, 2019 - United for Human Rights Florida
Seizure Response Service Dog Delivered to 17-Year-Old Boy in Fort Valley, Georgia
A 17-year-old boy named Zac living in Fort Valley, Georgia, has just received an extremely special Seizure Response Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers. Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or “SDWR,” has a mission to provide specially bred and custom-trained dogs for... - March 23, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Keep Irving Beautiful Earns Keep America Beautiful President’s Circle Award Recognition; Local Organization Recognized for Exemplary Performance, Standard of Excellence
Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s iconic community improvement nonprofit organization, presented Keep Irving Beautiful with its 2018 President’s Circle Award recognition at Keep America Beautiful’s recent National Conference, which took place in Baltimore, Maryland. The... - March 22, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Missing, Murdered and Indigenous: March on Saturday May 4, 2019
On Saturday May 4th, Support Our Arthritic Kids Inc., and Saponi Stickball will host a Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women’s March at the General Assembly Building in Raleigh NC, to commemorate and citizens to raise awareness, attention and bring justice the many women and girls who have disappeared or have been murdered. - March 21, 2019 - Saponi Stickball
All Things Made New Teams with Keep Irving Beautiful Volunteers Make, Donate Blankets
The Irving-based All Things Made New mentoring program recently partnered with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) to make and donate four no-sew blankets. A total of 17 youth program members and six adult mentors worked together to make the blankets—providing 23 hours of volunteer service. The... - March 21, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center to Host Transgender Day of Visibility Event
A panel event and open house where Lehigh Valley residents can learn about transgender people and the issues that are important to them. - March 20, 2019 - Lehigh Valley Transgender Renaissance
AMITY Condemns Terrorist Attack on New Zealand Mosques
AMITY condemns the heinous terrorist attacks on two New Zealand Mosques. They urge the Muslim community to remain calm and resist any provocation which will only serve the interests of the terrorists who wish to cause hate and division within the larger Muslim community. AMITY expresses its deep sympathy and stands in solidarity with the people, government and Muslim community of New Zealand, offering its heartfelt condolences to the families of the innocent who were killed. - March 18, 2019 - AMITY
Peace Mennonite Church and Oaklawn Methodist Church Present Beating Guns Tour Dallas
Activist Shane Claiborne and Blacksmith Mike Martin offer ways to heal the gun violence epidemic in their new book Beating Guns: Hope for People Who Are Weary of Violence. Come hear Claiborne, Martin, and local activists share on Wednesday, March 20th at 6:30 PM at Oak Lawn Methodist Church. - March 18, 2019 - Peace Mennonite Church
Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform Applauds Inclusion of Site Neutral Payment Reforms in President’s FY2020 Budget
The Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform, a coalition of healthcare providers, insurers, employers and patient advocacy groups established to address growing access to care issues driven by disparities in payment rates for identical clinical services provided in different healthcare settings... - March 13, 2019 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
Sexual Assault Activists Form a New Coalition
Female activist and child sexual assault survivor, Elona Washington, announced the formation of a new coalition, the Coalition for Sexual Violence Organizers. Its mission is to 1) provide networking and support for sexual assault prevention organizations 2) provide resources and support for... - March 13, 2019 - Power From Pain
Keep Irving Beautiful to Sponsor "Don’t Mess With Texas Trash-Off" April 6 Texas’ Signature Event of the Great American Cleanup
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) is sponsoring the “Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off,” part of the state’s signature event for the nationwide “Great American Cleanup” program, and a partnership with Keep Texas Beautiful and the Texas Department of Transportation. - March 13, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 7-Year-Old Girl in San Francisco, CA
Emma, a 7-year old living in San Francisco, California, has received a very special delivery of her very own, an Autism Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers to assist her and help better communicate her needs. Based in Madison, Virginia, Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or... - March 12, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Ultimatum Inc. and Yoobe Partner with Nonprofit Point of Pride to Empower the Trans Community
Millions of transgender people around the world struggle with gender dysphoria, but nonprofit Point of Pride is here to help. Since being founded in 2016, Point of Pride has awarded over $100,000 in aid to transgender people in 50+ countries worldwide. Now, they are launching a special fundraising campaign called Holding Hope to increase their positive impact on the transgender community. - March 11, 2019 - Ultimatum Inc.
New Report by the Texas Land Trust Council Highlights Over $1 Billion in Annual Economic Benefits of Conserved Lands to Flood Mitigation, Ag, Water Resources
The new study, produced by Siglo Group in partnership with the Texas Land Trust Council, quantifies the value of lands and conservation easements that have been conserved by or with assistance from the Texas land trust community. The study found that the lands put into conservation with the help of Texas land trusts are estimated to provide more than $1 billion in benefits to Texas taxpayers each year. - March 07, 2019 - Texas Land Trust Council
Keep America Beautiful Recognizes Keep Irving Beautiful with Sustained Excellence Award
Keep Irving Beautiful received the Sustained Excellence Award in the population category 100,001 – 250,000 at Keep America Beautiful’s recent National Awards Ceremony. The award was presented during Keep America Beautiful’s National Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. Keep Irving... - March 07, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Sdwr Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to 11-Year-Old Boy in Thornton, CO
Jadyn, a 11-year-old boy in Thornton, Colorado, received a very special delivery today of his very own, a Diabetic Alert Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers. Based in Madison, Virginia, Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or “SDWR,” has a mission to provide specially-bred... - March 03, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Christ Church Youth Group Volunteers with Keep Irving Beautiful - 516 Student Ministry Holds Neighborhood Cleanup
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) and the youth group of Christ Church recently teamed together for a neighborhood cleanup project. The 516 Student Ministry youth group, along with adult sponsors, gathered at the church on Feb. 2. The group received safety instructions from KIB staff and cleanup... - February 28, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
North Florida Land Trust Welcomes New Development Director to the Team
Megan Mangiaracino has joined the nonprofit land conservation organization. - February 27, 2019 - North Florida Land Trust
North Florida Land Trust Has Facilitated the Expansion of Fort George Island Cultural State Park
Conservation property identified for land swap enables cleanup of contaminated land in St. Johns River. - February 23, 2019 - North Florida Land Trust
Alliance for Site Neutral Payment Reform Urges Congress to Consider Site Neutral Payment Reforms
In a letter to Congressional leaders, Alliance detailed how site neutral payment reforms can save U.S. taxpayers billions of dollars while increasing access to care in community-based settings. - February 22, 2019 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
Zonta Club of Washington, D.C. and The Zonta Club of Washington Foundation Have Undergraduate Scholarships Available for 2019-2020
The Zonta Club of Washington, D.C. (Club) and The Zonta Club of Washington Foundation (Foundation) are pleased to announce that the 2019-2020 scholarship program is now available. Applicants for these scholarships should be women pursuing undergraduate degrees at accredited District of Columbia... - February 17, 2019 - Zonta Club of Washington, D.C.
Davidson Prison Ministry Elects New Officers
In preparation for another year of ministry to the Davidson Correctional Center of Lexington, North Carolina, the Davidson Prison Ministry of Lexington is excited to introduce the ministry officers for 2019. At the January board of directors meeting the board unanimously elected Cathy Robertson to... - February 04, 2019 - Davidson Prison Ministry
Food Waste Weekend - Thou Shall Not Waste Food
Religious Leaders of All Faiths - Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Others - to Give Sermons on Food Waste and Hunger the Weekend of September 6-8, 2019. - January 31, 2019 - AmpleHarvest.org
Holocaust Survivor & Founder of F.A.R.M Calls for End to All Oppression on Holocaust Remembrance Day
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a survivor of the infamous Warsaw Ghetto, Dr. Alex Hershaft, calls for an end to all forms of oppression, including our own killing of animals for food on his website neveragain.global. - January 27, 2019 - Farm Animal Rights Movement
Best Buy Employees Begin 2019 Volunteering with Keep Irving Beautiful; Store 205 Associates Complete Third Beautification Project
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) and the City of Irving Parks and Recreation Department welcomed associates from Irving Best Buy Store No. 205 to the Georgia Farrow Recreation Center on Jan. 23. Volunteers participated in a beautification project by adding a fresh coat of paint to the interior of the... - January 27, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Saponi Stickball and Lacrosse Program in the Piedmont of North Carolina, Honors Native Americans
As kids and teens get active in school, the youth advocacy organization reminds parents, teachers and community members not to forget programs that teaches kids to stay healthy and active while learning about their native American cultural heritage of healing. If you miss the event the Saponi Stickball/Lacrosse program is yearlong and will hold skills, drills, practices and scrimmages with other native American associations year-round. - January 26, 2019 - Saponi Stickball
Mississippi Arbor Day Tree Giveaways and Sales 2019
Arbor Day in Mississippi is Friday, February 8, 2019. The following week is Tree Planting Week, designated by Governor Phil Bryant's Arbor Day/ Tree Planting Week Proclamation. As a public resource, the Mississippi Forestry Commission reached out to their natural resource partners to compile a... - January 26, 2019 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Keep Irving Beautiful Visits Heritage Senior Center on MLK Day - Staff Speaks with Seniors about Environmental Programs
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) paid a visit to the Heritage Senior Center during Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 21. The group spoke with the members and staff about KIB programs, clean public spaces, and methods to take care of the environment. KIB staff distributed blue recycling bags that are... - January 26, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
United Way Opens Applications on January 28th for 2019-2020 Community Fund Grants
United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region invites nonprofits serving Dutchess & Orange counties in the areas of health, education, financial stability and veterans’ service to apply for grants from its Community Fund. Applications open on January 28th with final submissions by March... - January 26, 2019 - United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region
New E-Commerce Site Offers High Performance, Sustainable Outdoor Products
New Zealand-based company, Lone Kauri Road Ltd. recently announced the official launch of its first ecommerce site. Lonekauri.com was created to provide outdoor enthusiasts with premium quality products that minimise environmental impact by employing brilliant natural, biodegradable or recycled... - January 25, 2019 - Lone Kauri
To Save New Orca Calf, Earth Law Center with Ocean Defenders Seek Rights for the Southern Resident Orcas
A coalition of groups (NGO’s, community groups, scientists, lawyers and indigenous peoples) unveiled today their Declaration on the Rights of the Southern Resident Orcas (http://legalrightsforthesalishsea.org/petition), urging all levels of government to recognize the inherent rights of the Southern Residents. This recognition has renewed urgency with a new calf born to the Southern Residents who have not produced a surviving offspring in three years. - January 25, 2019 - Earth Law Center
Music & Imagination Summer Day Camp Now Enrolling for the 2019 Summer Season
In its 6th year at Loyola University Campus, the Music & Imagination Summer Day Camp is a one of a kind experience for children ages 6 to 12 to explore & expand their love of music. Happening July 15-19, campers will enjoy puppet musicals, folk dancing, singing games, and outdoor activities. Reserve your spot today at www.ccmsing.org. - January 23, 2019 - Children's Chorus of Maryland & School of Music
National Human Trafficking Awareness Month
YouCanFreeUs, an international human rights organization fighting modern slavery around the world, is launching "Switch," a short film to bring awareness to the problem of modern slavery. This powerful film will be launched on January 22, 2019. www.youcanfree.us - January 15, 2019 - YouCanFreeUs Foundation
Keep Irving Beautiful Celebrates 2018 Accomplishments - Nonprofit Continues to Serve Irving for 26 Years
In 2018, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) celebrated its 26th year as the local affiliate of Keep America Beautiful and Keep Texas Beautiful. It was a busy year, filled with activities made possible by the dedication of thousands of volunteers who contributed their time and talents to making Irving a... - January 11, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
AmpleHarvest.org Helping America's Home and Community Gardeners Respond to Government Shutdown
Home Gardeners in Southern Hardiness Zones Can Assist Food Pantries Experiencing a Surge of Need Due to Shutdown - January 10, 2019 - AmpleHarvest.org
Convention for the Rights of the Pacific Ocean Issues Statement
Today, the Convention for the Rights of the Pacific Ocean, a group of environment and ocean experts from 8 countries who met in Auckland, issued a Statement which recognizes and acknowledges our kinship with the Ocean, and our responsibilities to the Ocean. - January 10, 2019 - Earth Law Center
2018 Year in Review – Tennessee United for Human Rights
2018 saw the expansion of Tennessee United for Human Rights, carrying out the work of the international organization United for Human Rights in the Southeast United States. - January 10, 2019 - United for Human Rights
Wildfire Design & Build Honored by Napa Award Program
Wildfire Design & Build has been selected for the 2018 Best of Napa Award in the Contractor category by the Napa Award Program. "At Wildfire Design & Build, we are honored to be selected for the 2018 Napa Award Program in the category of best contractor," says Jeff Goodrich, CEO... - January 04, 2019 - Wildfire Design & Build
North Florida Land Trust Has Acquired Hundreds of Acres in Their Preservation Portfolio
More than 600 acres of environmentally sensitive land will be preserved in Putnam County. - December 29, 2018 - North Florida Land Trust
Tennessee United for Human Rights Educates the Next Generation
Part of an international movement, Tennessee United for Human Rights is raising awareness in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. - December 28, 2018 - United for Human Rights