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World Rivers Day 2018 Set for September 23rd. World Rivers Day Promotes Stewardship, Increases Awareness and Encourages River Conservation.
World Rivers Day 2018, set for September 23 (always the fourth Sunday in September), is a global celebration of our rivers. The event strives to increase public awareness of the values of our waterways while also promoting the need for sound river stewardship. The day's festivities will range from stream clean-ups and habitat restoration activities to educational programs and community riverside celebrations. More than 70 countries and millions of people will participate. - September 17, 2018 - World Rivers Day
Custom Trained Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 6-Year-Old Boy in Edmond, OK
Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers delivered a very special Autism Service Dog to a young boy named Cash in Edmond, Oklahoma. - September 15, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Activists Worldwide Fast in Solidarity on World Day for Farmed Animals, Tuesday, Oct. 2
On October 2nd, animal rights activists around the globe will fast in solidarity in observance of the 36th annual World Day for Farmed Animals. - September 14, 2018 - Farm Animal Rights Movement
Ultimatum, Inc. Partners with Cajun Navy Relief to Support Their Hurricane Florence Relief Efforts
Hurricane Florence, a category 1 storm, hit the Carolinas on September 13. Nonprofit organization, Cajun Navy Relief sprung into action with relief efforts, and is currently fundraising using a campaign on Ultimatum. The first $100 in donations made to the campaign will be matched by Ultimatum, Inc., and will go towards supporting the relief effort. - September 14, 2018 - Ultimatum Inc.
Ultimatum Public Beta Launched with Five New Charity Partners
After graduating from the Founder Institute accelerator program in July 2018, Ultimatum is now in public beta, and their new website enables customers to turn everyday engagement on social media into donations for nonprofits. As part of their public release, Ultimatum is proud to announce partnerships with five charities: RedRover, The Dru Project, Students for Change, Hearing the Homeless, and The Matthew Shepard Foundation. - September 12, 2018 - Ultimatum Inc.
Minigrid Pioneer RVE.SOL Inks Deal with Major Infrastructure Partner Egis and Energy Investor G7 to Bring Renewable Electricity to the Kenyan Masses
Latest round of investment signals minigrids ready to scale to electrify and provide clean water for up to 50,000 people in Busia County, Western Kenya. - September 12, 2018 - RVE.SOL
Operation Kidsafe Opens 3 Year-Round Safety Centers in South Florida
Operation Kidsafe and Schumacher Auto Group have teamed up to open 3 Child Safety Stations. Locations will be at 3 Schumacher locations in West Palm Beach, North Palm Beach and Delray Beach. - September 08, 2018 - Operation Kidsafe
Say YES to HOPE Gives Stage 4 Cancer Patient Opportunity to Model for the 3rd Time During New York Fashion Week
Darla Rodgers is on fire with life. She is showing everyone that there is always hope. She loves being a model – the dress, hair, makeup and excitement, but to show the world that cancer is not all doom and gloom and to be with the other survivors is a priceless gift she gives to other cancer patients. - September 06, 2018 - Say YES to Hope
Volunteer Service Dog Raisers Needed for Nonprofit Organization
Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers (SDWR) is seeking volunteer service dog raisers to assist the nonprofit organization in the vital work it does to fulfill its mission. - September 06, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
KIB Seeks Volunteers for 27th Annual Trash Bash Event to be Held at T.W. Richardson Grove Park, Sept. 29
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) invites community volunteers of all ages to attend the 27th Annual Trash Bash for a morning of community service, food, and fun. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, Sept. 29, T.W. Richardson Grove Park, 333 E. Interstate Highway 635. Volunteers will meet at the... - September 06, 2018 - Keep Irving Beautiful
82 Year Old Stage 4 Cancer Patient to Model on the Runway During New York Fashion Week
82 year old Sarasota resident and Stage 4 cancer patient will fulfill a dream in New York as she models on the SMGlobal Catwalk during New York Fashion Week with non-profit organization, Say YES to Hope and their signature program, "Surviving in Fashion." - September 01, 2018 - Say YES to Hope
Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to Woman with Type 1 Diabetes in Holly Springs, NC
SDWR, a nonprofit service dog organization based in Madison, VA, delivered a custom trained Diabetic Alert Service Dog to a 74-year-old woman in Holly Springs, North Carolina. - September 01, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Zonta Club of Washington, D.C. and The Zonta Club of Washington Foundation Award $69,000 in Scholarship Funds for 2018-2019
The Zonta Club of Washington, D.C. (Club) and The Zonta Club of Washington Foundation (Foundation) are pleased to announce they have awarded scholarships to 16 outstanding women attending universities in the District of Columbia. The Club awarded $44,000 through its medical and nursing scholarship... - August 31, 2018 - Zonta Club of Washington, D.C.
Catastrophic Wildfire and Toxic Smoke Evolved From Ecological Imbalance: Are DOI Secretary Zinke / USDA Secretary Purdue Ignoring Cost-Effective Wildfire Solution?
A significant drop in native species large-bodied herbivores in American forest and wildland landscapes is a proven factor in the evolution of catastrophic wildfire and toxic smoke. - August 30, 2018 - Wildhorse Ranch Productions
Lowe’s Helps to Keep Irving Beautiful with $5,000 Community Improvement Grant - KAB/Lowe’s Community Partners Grant Program Supports Adopt-a-Spot Initiatives in Irving
Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s iconic community improvement nonprofit organization, today announced the organization is providing Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) with a $5,000 grant as part of the 2018 Keep America Beautiful/Lowe’s Community Partners Grant Program. The 2018 Keep... - August 30, 2018 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Joey’s P.A.W. Helps Over 60 Special Needs Dogs in One Year
Joey’s P.A.W. has helped over 60 special needs dogs have a better quality of life since the founding of the organization in August 2017. Over the past year, 58 dogs have been outfitted with wheelchairs, five dogs have received custom prosthetics and six dogs have been adopted. “All... - August 27, 2018 - Joey's P.A.W.
Los Angeles’ National Drive Electric Week Event “Charge Up LA!, an Electric Vehicle Event
The electric vehicle community comes together to inspire, educate, and connect sustainable consumers for “Charge Up LA!, an Electric Vehicle event. - August 27, 2018 - Charge Up LA!
Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 11-Year-Old Boy in Saskatchewan, Canada
An 11-year old boy named Sascha living in Saskatchewan, Canada, received a very special delivery today of an Autism Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers. - August 24, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Film Festival Intrigued Filmmaker's Combination of UAV Filmography, Wild Horses & Wildfire
Using UAV technology, filmmaker William E. Simpson II captures cinematic glimpses of the secret lives of threatened native-species American wild horses in a balanced fire-resilient ecosystem. - August 23, 2018 - Wildhorse Ranch Productions
Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to 10-Year-Old Boy with Type 1 Diabetes in Ontario, Canada
Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or "SDWR," delivered a very special, custom trained Diabetic Alert Dog to a 10-year-old boy with Type 1 Diabetes in Ontario, Canada. - August 21, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Keep Irving Beautiful Visits Heritage Senior Center - Staff Promotes Recycling, Clean Public Spaces
In addition to the many activities offered at the Heritage Senior Center, the seniors recently had the opportunity to interact with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) staff and learn more about recycling and clean public spaces. KIB paid a visit to the Senior Center, located in the Heritage District of... - August 19, 2018 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Keep Irving Beautiful Presents Annual Awards - Thirteen Individuals and Groups Honored in Ten Categories
Keep Irving Beautiful’s annual “Mayor and KIB Awards” ceremony was held on Monday, August 6, at the First Baptist Church of Irving’s Fellowship Hall. The 135 guests were greeted and signed in by volunteers Sandy Franco, Chuck Kirk, Elouise McMillian, and Chandler Ude, then... - August 16, 2018 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Can Catastrophic Wildfire and Toxic Smoke be Controlled by Logging as Posited by Department of the Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke?
How can Secretary Ryan Zinke's logging solution address the root problem of depleted megafauna (deer) in the western United States that results in the prodigious grass and brush that kindle and fuel the majority of catastrophic wildfires devastating California and is leading to hundreds of billions in annual losses due to these wildfires. - August 13, 2018 - Wildhorse Ranch Productions
The Consulate General of Pakistan Hosting the Pakistan Pavilion at Sourcing at MAGIC, August 2018
Explore the possibilities of sourcing from Pakistan at the Pakistan Pavilion (North Hall) - August 10, 2018 - Consulate General of Pakistan
Gulfport Area Churches to Host Sept. 11 "Blessing of the Badges" for All First Responders and Providers in Harrison County
Event, co-hosted with the City of Gulfport, Gulfport Main Street, Feed My Sheep and Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, to feature worship service and block party. - August 09, 2018 - Gulfport Ecumenical Fellowship
Autism Service Dog from SDWR Delivered to 7-Year-Old Boy in York, Maine
A 7-year-old Boy in York, Maine named Jackson received a very special delivery of his very own Autism Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, also known as "SDWR." - August 08, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
wayOUT Changes Nature of Giving to LGBTQ+ Charities
San Francisco-based wayOUT raises $125K+ for LGBTQ+ youth in Alabama. - August 02, 2018 - wayOUT
Tennessee United for Human Rights to Hold Panel Discussion for Fourth Annual Peace Day Event
The Tennessee chapter of United for Human Rights (TNUHR) is making plans for International Peace Day on September 21st. - August 02, 2018 - United for Human Rights
Alliance for Site Neutral Payment Reform Applauds Inclusion of Site Neutral Provision in New Proposed Medicare Rule
New rule would reduce spending for Medicare patients and the federal government by more than $760 million. - July 31, 2018 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
Keep Irving Beautiful Visits Emma’s House - "A Special Place for Special People"
The summer day campers at Emma’s House are now "Eco-Superheroes," thanks to a visit by Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) and their recycling mascot “Buddy the Blue Bag” on July 25. KIB staff members brought activity books which focused on caring for the environment,... - July 29, 2018 - Keep Irving Beautiful
KIB Teams with Christ Church Youth for Cleanup
Youth volunteers from Christ Church in Irving and Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) recently teamed together for a cleanup to give back to the community where they live and worship. The “516 Student Ministry,” led by Student Pastor Brian Bunch, reached out to KIB to find an activity where... - July 29, 2018 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Seizure Response Service Dog Delivered to Woman with Epilepsy in Brooklyn, NY
35-year-old Rebecca in Brooklyn, NY has just received a very special delivery of an SDWR Seizure Response Service Dog. - July 27, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
The International Public Safety Association Announces Open Registration for Its Fall 2018 Mass Casualty Incidents Symposium in Washington D.C.
The International Public Safety Association opened registration for its Fall 2018 Mass Casualty Incidents Symposium in Washington D.C. This timely and important event is a significant cross-disciplinary training opportunity for all public safety officials, from senior level executives to the first responders who arrive on-scene. - July 27, 2018 - International Public Safety Association
Early-Bird Registration Ends July 31 for the 33rd Annual WateReuse Symposium
U.S. Astronaut Captain Scott Kelly to Deliver Keynote Address - July 25, 2018 - WateReuse Association
Off Road Hall of Fame Inductee and Land Use Warrior Joins ModernJeeper Group
Del Albright to be Worldwide Ambassador and Brand Leader for ModernJeeper’s Media and Event Activities. - July 20, 2018 - Metalcloak
KIB Teams with Calvary Church Volunteers for Two Beautification Projects
Volunteers from Calvary Church Irving and Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) know how to wield some paintbrushes. Calvary Church volunteers recently teamed with KIB to pour 123 hours into brightening two of Irving’s treasures, the Jackie Townsell Bear Creek Heritage Center and Hurwitz Park. They... - July 20, 2018 - Keep Irving Beautiful
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Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to 6-Year-Old Girl with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Chestertown, MD
A 6-year-old girl from Chestertown, Maryland named Brooke received a very special delivery today of her very own, a Diabetic Alert Service Dog from SDWR, a 501c(3) nonprofit organization based in Madison, VA. - July 18, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Custom-Trained Autism Service Dog to Help 7-Year-Old Girl in Riva, MD
A 7-year-old little girl in Riva, MD named Caroline received a very special delivery of her very own Autism Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, also known as "SDWR." - July 17, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Alliance for Site Neutral Payment Reform Offers Support for Site Neutral Policy in a Letter to HHS Secretary Azar
The letter commends site neutral payment provision in President Trump’s American Patients First blueprint and urges the administration to expand site neutral payments in order to increase competition, preserve patient choice, and reduce healthcare costs. - July 16, 2018 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
Tennessee United for Human Rights Educating Youth During Summer Program
Tennessee United for Human Rights is working with an organization promoting peace to educate youth during it summer program. - July 14, 2018 - United for Human Rights
Seizure Response Service Dog Delivered to 12-Year-Old Girl Living in Fredericksburg, VA
12-year-old girl living with epilepsy receives her very own Seizure Response Service Dog from SDWR, a nonprofit service dog organization based in Madison, VA. - July 13, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to 15-Year-Old Girl with Type 1 Diabetes in Rockford, IL
Today, Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or "SDWR," delivered a very special, custom trained Diabetic Alert Dog to a 15-year-old girl in Rockford, IL. - July 03, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Custom Trained Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to Woman with Type 1 Diabetes in Ankeny, IA
A woman in Ankeny, Iowa, received a very special delivery of a Diabetic Alert Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or "SDWR," a 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization based in Madison, Virginia. - June 30, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
A+ Editing & Content Creation Releases FDUP: Gun Violence
New book release on June 22, 2018. - June 28, 2018 - A+ Editing & Content Creation
Custom Trained Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to 25-Year-Old in Westby, WI
A 25-year-old man named Jeff living in Westby, Wisconsin, received a special delivery of his very own Diabetic Alert Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers or "SDWR." - June 26, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
SOLitude Lake Management Acquires Aquatic Environments, Solidifies Presence in California and Nevada
SOLitude Lake Management®, a leading environmental firm specializing in lake, pond, wetland and fisheries management, and related environmental services, has expanded its national presence to the western United States by uniting with Aquatic Environments based in the San Francisco Bay Area. - June 25, 2018 - SOLitude Lake Management
3 Sisters Equine Refuge is Competing to Win Some of the $110,000 Available in #HelpAHorse Prizes
3 Sisters Equine Refuge is participating in the Oregon Rescue Challenge as part of the ASPCA® national Help A Horse Day contest, competing for a chance to win some of the $110,000 available in grant prizes. The nationwide competition for rescues, shelters, animal control agencies and sanctuaries that adopt out equines is designed to raise awareness about the year-round lifesaving work they do to find homes for horses. - June 21, 2018 - 3 Sisters Equine Refuge
History-Making U.S. Astronaut Captain Scott Kelly to Deliver Keynote at 33rd Annual WateReuse Symposium
U.S. Astronaut, Captain Scott Kelly will deliver the keynote address for the 33rd Annual WateReuse Symposium, September 9-12, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Captain Scott Kelly’s keynote address about his awe-inspiring stories from space and personal reflections on leadership, teamwork and testing limits will set the stage for a comprehensive program on what's working, what's new, and what's next in water recycling. - June 20, 2018 - WateReuse Association
Irving Well-Represented at Annual Keep Texas Beautiful Conference - KIB, Water Utilities, Dr. Roy Vu, and Entire Community Honored
Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) recently held its 51st annual State Conference in Georgetown, Texas, from June 11 – 13, with the theme of “Creating Community.” The Irving community was certainly represented well at the conference, with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) receiving the Gold... - June 16, 2018 - Keep Irving Beautiful