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Wynona’s House Launches Annual Child Abuse Prevention Month Campaign to Promote Healing and Justice for Child Victims of Abuse and Neglect in Essex County
Sponsorship Opportunities Available for the Steel Magnolia Soiree on June 5, Part of the CAC’s 25th Year of Service Celebrations - April 19, 2024 - Wynona's House Child Advocacy Center
Keep Irving Beautiful Hosts “Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off”
The “Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off” is the state’s signature event of the “Great American Cleanup,” taking place in communities all across Texas. Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) hosted its event on April 6 at Trinity View Park, where volunteers shared a common goal... - April 19, 2024 - Keep Irving Beautiful
16th Annual World Peace Earth Day Celebration Honoring Oneness, Peace & Sustainability to Awaken Humanity's Consciousness for a Better Tomorrow
Planet Heart, in partnership with We, The World are doing our annual earth day event. Come join them with their Conscious Community as they honor the very essence of our existence - Mother Earth, celebrate our interconnectedness, and build a future where all life flourishes in harmony and peace. Planet Heart will feature speaker/presenters and performers whose presentations will weave a truly magical Earth Day experience. - April 13, 2024 - We, The World
Renewable Green Hydrogen Production Technology Success by Thomas Institute for Technology Research
8 year Study by Thomas Institute for Technology Research invention technology for extraction of hydrogen from seawater in Proof of Concept Prototype having hundreds of potential applications. - April 10, 2024 - Thomas Institute for Technology Research
Wynona’s House Pays Tribute to Senator Lipman this Women’s History Month - Save the Date for Steel Magnolia Soiree, Part of the CAC’s 25th Year of Service Celebrations
Wynona's House is honoring its team members and celebrating women past and present this Women's History Month. Senator Wynona Lipman, known as the "Steel Magnolia," was the first African American woman elected to the New Jersey Senate in 1971. Senator Lipman’s legacy lives on in Wynona's House in Newark, which commemorates its 25th year of service in 2024. Wynona's House will be relaunching its Steel Magnolia event later this year; the Steel Magnolia Soiree will take place on June 5. - March 29, 2024 - Wynona's House Child Advocacy Center
Michael White, Candidate for State Representative, Urges Legislative Action to Enhance Public Safety Following Tragic ATF Raid
Michael White, a candidate for State Representative in District 75, vehemently condemns the recent events surrounding the death of Bryan Malinowski, the executive director of the Little Rock airport, during an ATF raid on his home, and calls for urgent legislative action to enhance public safety... - March 24, 2024 - Michael White Campaign
Last Community Rally for Weddington Golf & Tennis, Closing After 68 Years of Serving Studio City and San Fernando Valley Residents
With the local community against the closure, Harvard-Westlake High School will be shutting down all golf and tennis operations of Weddington Golf & Tennis. Supporters of Save LA River Open Space, Save Weddington, and Studio City Residents will be gathering for a special event 10am Sunday, 3/24/24 to show their appreciation of this historical cultural landmark in different ways. - March 21, 2024 - Save LA River Open Space
KIB Partners with Girl Scouts for Cleanup Project
Irving Girl Scout Troops are making a tradition of volunteering with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) during their spring break. On March 11, KIB welcomed scouts and family members to the KIB office, 3000 Rock Island Road, for a cleanup project. After receiving safety instructions, and putting on bright... - March 17, 2024 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Oak Lawn UMC to Host Trans Clothing Swap Event
Oak Lawn United Methodist Church in Dallas, TX, will host its 6th annual trans clothing swap on March 23 at 3014 Oak Lawn Ave. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free event offers a welcoming space for attendees to find clothes matching their identity. Open to all, it encourages sharing and finding clothes, with light refreshments and a supportive environment. Clothing and monetary donations accepted until the event day. - March 15, 2024 - Oak Lawn United Methodist Church
Living Advantage, Inc. Collaborates with Post-Doctoral Student to Advance Nonprofit Research
A collaborative endeavor to enhance understanding of nonprofit operations and funding mechanisms through the lens of a French Researcher. - March 15, 2024 - Living Advantage Inc.
Keep Irving Beautiful to Host Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off April 6
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) invites the public to participate in the “Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off,” our state’s signature event of the “Great American Cleanup,” the nation’s largest community improvement program. Irving’s event is scheduled for 9... - March 06, 2024 - Keep Irving Beautiful
KIB Partners with Christ Church “516 Students” for Cleanup
On Feb. 24, members of the Christ Church “516 Students” Youth Ministry conducted a cleanup of the neighborhood south of the church, located at 1750 E. Airport Freeway. Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) provided all the cleanup supplies for the group, including volunteer vests, litter... - March 04, 2024 - Keep Irving Beautiful
In Just 24 Hours, Libertarian Michael White Raises Over $11,000 for District 75 Campaign
Libertarian candidate Michael White's campaign for the Arkansas State Legislature in District 75 has gained remarkable momentum, raising $11,635.00 in its first 24 hours. This surge in financial support underscores the growing enthusiasm for White's platform centered on individual rights and... - March 01, 2024 - Michael White Campaign
Libertarian Michael White Enters Previously Uncontested Arkansas State House Race in District 75
Race becomes Libertarian vs Democrat. Michael White Poised for Win. Michael White has officially filed his candidacy for the Arkansas State Legislature in District 75, a previously uncontested race that presents the rare opportunity for a path to victory for a Libertarian candidate. A two way... - February 28, 2024 - Michael White Campaign
1 of 5,034 Wu-Tang Affiliates, Shyheim Calls for Parole Justice in New York
Today, Shyheim, The Wu-Tang Clan affiliate and founder of the Rugged Road to Recovery, announced his support for parole justice legislation pending in New York State’s legislature to bring home elders from prison like those who mentored him while he was incarcerated. Specifically, Shyheim is... - February 18, 2024 - Release Aging People in Prison (RAPP)
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Will Host Indiana Historical Society’s Traveling Exhibit Local Speech, Global Reach
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Indy North campus invites guests to explore the legacies of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Sen. Robert F. Kennedy when it hosts Local Speech, Global Reach, one of the Indiana Historical Society’s (IHS’s) traveling exhibits. The exhibit will be on display from February 1, 2024, through February 29, 2024 at the North Indy Campus located at 100 W. 86th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46260 during normal business hours. - January 28, 2024 - St Luke's United Methodist Church
Unified Civic Monuments Project: Small Community Has Big Goals to Overcome Racial Divide Through the Power of Public Art
A group in Benton Harbor/St. Joseph, Michigan, is raising $850,000 to build the only collaborative, multi-city monuments honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - January 28, 2024 - Unified Civic Monuments Project
Affordable Connectivity Program for Alabama Residents Deadline Feb. 7, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET
The Community Action Association of Alabama (CAAA), in collaboration with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking all qualified Alabama residents to sign up for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) before the enrollment deadline of February 7, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET. This federal... - January 22, 2024 - Community Action Association of Alabama
KIB Partners with Gartner, Inc. for Cleanup Project
On Jan. 11, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) welcomed eight Gartner, Inc. employee volunteers to Bird’s Fort Trail Park, 5756 Riverside Drive, for a service project. They conducted a cleanup of the park, focusing on the tree lines where litter tends to collect. Wearing shirts that read,... - January 18, 2024 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Dallas Responds Expresses Deep Concern Over Senate Bill 4 in Open Letter to Governor Greg Abbott
Dallas Responds, a humanitarian outreach program based in Dallas, Texas, today issued an open letter to Governor Greg Abbott expressing their profound concern regarding the recent approval and impending implementation of Senate Bill 4 (SB 4). The letter, endorsed by the organization’s leaders, underscores the potential constitutional and human rights violations of the new law. - December 29, 2023 - Oak Lawn United Methodist Church
Living Advantage, Inc. Expresses Gratitude by Showcasing 2023 Donors on Website
As part of its Giving Tuesday Campaign, Living Advantage, Inc. (LA, Inc.), a 30-year-old nonprofit, is giving back to its supporters by showcasing their names on the organization's website. - December 10, 2023 - Living Advantage Inc.
Mental Health Clinician Writes Book Targeting Stigmas and Taboos in the Black Community
Mental Health Clinician Marisha Mathis releases a guide to creating safe spaces for growth and awareness in the Black community. - December 08, 2023 - Marisha Mathis
Lifespire Celebrates 72 Years of Empowering Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Lifespire ® Inc. (www.lifespire.org), a prominent organization founded in 1951, stands proud as it celebrates its 72nd birthday on November 29. This marks another historic milestone achieved in its unwavering dedication to serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across seven New York counties. With its 121 certified sites, Lifespire has been instrumental in championing and supporting adults to achieve their goals and dreams. - November 29, 2023 - Lifespire, Inc.
KIB Partners with Connectrac for Community Service Day
On Nov. 16, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) welcomed 22 Connectrac employee volunteers to Trinity View Park, 2221 E. State Highway 356, for a service project. They conducted a cleanup of Trinity View and the neighboring River Hills Park. The group’s combined efforts accounted for a total of 66... - November 29, 2023 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Black Men Vote’s Giving Tuesday Fundraiser: a Mission to Empower and Inform
Non-profit Black Men Vote’s Goal is to help Black communities thrive and inform all Black men about the importance of voting. - November 28, 2023 - Black Men Vote
Wynona’s House Commends CEO Dominic Prophete, J.D. for Eight Years of Service at Essex County’s Child Advocacy Center
Wynona’s House Child Advocacy Center (CAC) CEO Dominic Prophete, J.D. will be advancing from the Newark-based CAC serving Essex County as of December 15, 2023 to serve as executive director at the Support Center for Child Advocates. Prophete has made significant contributions to furthering... - November 13, 2023 - Wynona's House Child Advocacy Center
Wynona’s House Engaging Essex County Men and Boys in Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention and How to be Allies to Victims
On the heels of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Wynona’s House Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is emphasizing the importance of raising awareness of domestic violence all year round. In particular, more emphasis is needed in regards to engaging men and boys on the topic and helping them to become better allies to domestic violence victims. The CAC promotes the use of a checklist in order to determine if a relationship is healthy or if there are signs of abuse. - November 02, 2023 - Wynona's House Child Advocacy Center
Radio Personality Adai Lamar Kicks Off the Giving Season with Living Advantage Inc.
Living Advantage, Inc. (LA, Inc.), a 30-year-old nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting foster youth, is thrilled to kick off the upcoming Giving Season with celebrated radio personality Adai Lamar from KJLH Radio. - October 25, 2023 - Living Advantage Inc.
Wynona’s House Exceeds Fundraising Goal at Third Annual Charity Golf Outing Which Will Empower Essex County Children at Risk of Abuse
This event helps raise necessary funds to provide a strong community response to child abuse, as well as provides meals and facility renovations to ensure a child-friendly and safe environment for children and their families. Centennial celebrations of Senator Wynona Lipman will also take place in November & December. - October 15, 2023 - Wynona's House Child Advocacy Center
KIB Partners with Vizient for 20th Annual Community Day
On Oct. 10, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) welcomed 24 Vizient, Inc. employee volunteers to Trinity View Park, 2221 E. State Highway 356, for the company’s 20th annual “Community Day” event. The volunteers gave a fresh look to the fencing and pavilion near the newly installed... - October 14, 2023 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Introducing Nature's Playbook: A New App Inspiring Connection with the Great Outdoors
Nature's Playbook, a groundbreaking nature and travel application, has launched on the App Store. - October 12, 2023 - Nature's Playbook
Transect Unveils Exclusive Beta of AI Solar Sentiment Feature for Solar Industry Clients
Transect, a prominent provider of cutting-edge software for land evaluation, is excited to introduce an exclusive beta release of its revolutionary feature, Solar Pulse. This feature is designed for assessing community solar sentiment and suitability, marking a significant milestone in the industry. - October 05, 2023 - Transect
KIB Celebrates 32nd Annual Trash Bash 428 Volunteers Participate at T.W. Richardson Grove
T.W. Richardson Grove Park, 333 E. Interstate Highway 635, was the site of the Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) 32nd Annual Trash Bash, the organization’s signature cleanup event. A total of 428 volunteers gathered at the park on Sept. 23, with a focus of stopping litter from reaching the nearby... - October 04, 2023 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Gary Oppenheimer Workshop at American Community Gardening Association Conference
Gary Oppenheimer, founder of AmpleHarvest.org, has been invited to speak at the American Community Gardening Association (ACGA) Houston Conference, "Celebrating the Diversity of Growing" on September 27-30, 2023. Oppenheimer will be giving a workshop titled "How AmpleHarvest.org... - September 27, 2023 - AmpleHarvest.org
Gary Oppenheimer to Speak at 2023 Native American Nutrition Conference
Gary Oppenheimer, the founder of AmpleHarvest.org, has been invited to speak at the 2023 Native American Nutrition Conference. The conference, which will take place on September 10-12 in Prior Lake, Minnesota, will bring together Indigenous nutrition experts and Tribal representatives to discuss... - September 13, 2023 - AmpleHarvest.org
September 24 is World Rivers Day 2023
Each year, World Rivers Day commemorates the immense values of our rivers and encourages river stewardship and conservation around the globe – this massive worldwide event involving more than 100 countries and millions of participants has its roots in British Columbia Rivers Day. - September 11, 2023 - World Rivers Day
Comms Noire Empowers Health Communicators to Drive Change in Marginalized Communities
Comms Noire presents "Catching Tones," an educational event uniting prominent thought leaders in health communications. The goal is to provide attendees with valuable insights, strategies, and resources that can empower them to create a measurable and positive social impact within black, brown, and BIPOC communities. - September 10, 2023 - Comms Noire
Workshops for Biodiversity: Protecting Biodiversity Through Awareness and Mainstreaming
Workshops for Biodiversity, a nonprofit organization, is gearing up for an exciting season ahead with an expanded series of workshops across Canada. Scheduled in cities like Montreal, Quebec City, Trois-Rivieres, Sherbrooke, and Drummondville these events aim to empower communities and organizations with the knowledge needed to protect our planet's biodiversity. With a two-fold mission of raising awareness and promoting mainstreaming, the organization seeks to enlighten minds about biodiversity. - September 05, 2023 - Workshops for biodiversity
Saudi Arabia Unveils 20 "Blue Holes" Found in the Red Sea and Initiates Program for Research and Conservation
Saudi Arabia unveiled a ground breaking discovery of 20 "blue holes" in the Red Sea which marks a significant milestone in marine exploration and conservation efforts. - August 30, 2023 - NCW
KIB to Celebrate 32nd Annual Trash Bash Volunteers Invited to Register Online or Participate Virtually
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) will celebrate the 32nd annual Trash Bash from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 23 at T.W. Richardson Grove Park, 333 E. Interstate Highway 635. Volunteers will focus their efforts on North Campion Trail and surrounding area, with the goal of keeping litter from... - August 30, 2023 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Keep Irving Beautiful Partners with Pacific Dental Services Group Conducts Cleanup at T.W. Richardson Grove Park
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) recently partnered with Pacific Dental Services for a cleanup at T.W. Richardson Grove Park, 333 E. I-635, on August 19. They gathered at the park early Saturday morning for their day of service. After receiving safety instructions, they set out in small groups, working... - August 30, 2023 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Keep Irving Beautiful Presents Annual Awards - Local Community Members Honored at Ceremony
The annual Mayor and Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) Awards ceremony was held on August 7 at the Jack D. Huffman Community Building. Guests were first greeted and signed in by Elouise McMillian and Karen Harmon, and then had the opportunity to tour the Irving Archives and Museum prior to the ceremony. - August 16, 2023 - Keep Irving Beautiful
New Book Exposes Unconventional Theory: Amazon & SpaceX Accelerating Climate Change
Author Mark Rider Unveils Startling Insights into Accelerated Climate Change Linked to Space Debris and Satellites. - August 09, 2023 - Author Mark Rider
Twentyfour-Seven Anti-Trafficking QR Code: Delivering Unprecedented Accuracy in Combating Human Trafficking
Newly released human trafficking statistics call into question conventional methods of data collection in the fight against human trafficking. - July 30, 2023 - Twentyfour-Seven Inc.
Keep Irving Beautiful Partners with Dallas College North Lake Campus Student Government Association Conducts Cleanup
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) recently partnered with the Student Government Association (SGA) of Dallas College North Lake Campus for a cleanup at the Rock Island Road Bike and Pedestrian Trail on July 13. They met at the KIB office, directly across the street from the trail. After receiving... - July 26, 2023 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Petition Launched to Mandate Helmets for Children on Horseback in Oregon to Ensure Rider Safety
A new petition on Change.org was launched yesterday, urging the Oregon Legislature to introduce legislation that mandates the use of helmets for children participating in horseback riding activities. The petition, initiated by the co-founder of KIDS Advocacy Network, highlights the urgent need to protect the safety and well-being of young equestrians in the state. - July 12, 2023 - KIDS Advocacy Network
Introducing Knowledgable Initiative to Develop Safety ("KIDS") Advocacy Network
Today marks the launch Knowledgeable Initiative to Develop Safety ("KIDS") Advocacy Network, a collective dedicated to promoting child safety and well-being through knowledge, development, and advocacy. - July 12, 2023 - KIDS Advocacy Network
AmpleHarvest.org joins USDA’s 2023 Feds Feed Families Campaign to Combat Hunger and Improve Access to Healthy Food
AmpleHarvest.org will again participate in "Feds Feed Families", the annual federal government summer food drive. The 2023 virtual campaign will run from June 26 through September 30. - July 11, 2023 - AmpleHarvest.org
Living Advantage Inc. Announces “Mixer That Matters” with Radio Personality Dawn Dai
Living Advantage, Inc. (LA, Inc.), a 30-year-old nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting foster youth, is thrilled to announce its upcoming fundraising event, "Mixer That Matters" with Media Personality Dawn Dai, host of the Vitamin D Podcast. The extraordinary event will take... - July 09, 2023 - Living Advantage Inc.
ACREF Introduces Its Newly Elected Officers and 2023 – 2025 Board of Directors
The AFRICAN CONNECTIONS Research and Education Fund, Inc. (ACREF) has appointed six individuals to its Board of Directors. Each director will serve a two (2) year term. - July 07, 2023 - The AFRICAN CONNECTIONS Research and Education Fund, Inc.