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International Public Safety Associations Board of Directors’ Appoints Assistant Fire Chief as Vice Chair
The International Public Safety Association’s Board of Directors appointed a new Vice Chair on January 21, 2017. Assistant Chief Chris DeChant with Glendale (Arizona) Fire Department was unanimously voted in by the Board of Directors during its first Board meeting of 2017. - January 26, 2017 - International Public Safety Association
Tennessee United for Human Rights Participates at Nashville MLK Day Event
Tennessee United for Human Rights (TUHR) has the mission to bring awareness and education on the 30 human rights, as listed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, to people all across the state. - January 22, 2017 - United for Human Rights
Grow For It Heirloom Seeds Pack Exceeds 500 Reviews on Amazon.com
Grow For It has achieved a new milestone by reaching over 500 Amazon customer reviews for its 50 Varieties Heirloom Seeds Pack. - January 21, 2017 - Grow For It
Lake Hopatcong Foundation’s 4th Annual Block Party Set for May 13, 2017 Calling All Vendors and Sponsors for Annual Lake Celebration
The Lake Hopatcong Foundation Block Party is once again set to be a day that celebrates New Jersey’s largest lake: from recreation and leisure to business and everyday living. The fourth-annual event, to be held from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Hopatcong State Park, will bring... - January 20, 2017 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation
Halifax Humane Society Receives Record Capital Campaign Contribution
Halifax Humane Society received an $800,000 contribution from Nancy and Lowell Lohman of Ormond Beach, FL towards the Society’s Reimagining the Future for their Community’s Animals capital campaign; a record capital campaign contribution. Because of the Lohman’s ongoing generous support, Halifax Humane Society’s main building will be renamed into the Nancy & Lowell Lohman Adoption & Pet Center at Halifax Humane Society. - January 19, 2017 - Halifax Humane Society, Inc.
No Grid, No Problem for Sustainability Education
School of Integrated Living offers only community-based, off-grid permaculture immersion program in Eastern US - January 13, 2017 - School of Integrated Living
North Florida Land Trust Had a Historic Year by Tripling the Land Conserved in 2016
More than 12,000 acres of land preserved last year - January 11, 2017 - North Florida Land Trust
Audubon International Certified Golf Course Leaders Sweep Top Awards for GCSAA Environmental Leaders in Golf
All individual award winners of this year’s GCSAA Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards are superintendents at courses certified by Audubon International. 22 of 28 ELGA Chapter & Merit award winners also at Audubon International Certified Cooperative Sanctuary Golf Courses. - January 08, 2017 - Audubon International
Statement on Best Month Ever for Electric Car Sales
World’s leading advocacy group for plug-in vehicles says December’s record sales shows a wave of momentum for clean cars Plug In America’s Executive Director, Joel Levin, today lauded December’s record-breaking sales* for electric cars, the advocacy group says. “Car... - January 07, 2017 - Plug In America
2016 Year in Review – Tennessee United for Human Rights
2016 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. - December 30, 2016 - United for Human Rights
North Florida Land Trust Has Received a Gift of Land Along the Guana River
The land conservation organization has received 7.72 acres in St. Johns County. - December 29, 2016 - North Florida Land Trust
New Report Highlights Threats to Human Rights and Nature’s Rights in the San Francisco Bay Area and Worldwide
In December 2016, Earth Law Center (ELC) released its second annual report detailing co-violations of human rights and nature’s rights around the globe (available at: http://bit.ly/ELCCoVi). As put forth by the report, humans and nature possess fundamental and inalienable rights. Rights... - December 29, 2016 - Earth Law Center
North Florida Land Trust Executive Director Appointed to the Environmental Regulation Commission
Governor Rick Scott has appointed Jim McCarthy to serve on the seven-member board. - December 23, 2016 - North Florida Land Trust
Sammons Renewable Energy Leads $241 Million Solar Cash Equity Transaction with SolarCity
SolarCity (SCTY) completes cash equity transaction with Sammons Renewable Energy. Sammons Renewable Energy announced the transaction, describing the investment in a SolarCity portfolio including 26,000 home residential systems and 19 commercial and industrial solar projects. - December 21, 2016 - Sammons Enterprises
The World is Failing Syria: Help Us Help Them
This holiday season PATHFINDER is visiting children in the refugee camps along the Western Syrian border to bring them much needed supplies. - December 21, 2016 - PATHFINDER
Wells Fargo Continues Longstanding Commitment to WakeEd Partnership with Large Investment
National Bank Joins in Effort to Improve Wake County Public School System. - December 14, 2016 - Wake Education
Defend Democracy Vigil is a Local Hoosier Event Aligned with Americans Across the Nation in Urging Our Electors to Safeguard the Presidency
A central Indiana human rights advocacy group, Respectful Resistance, announces a Dec. 18th "Defend Democracy" event in Indianapolis, IN, and invites all interested individuals and families to join. This event will be a peaceful, respectful and multi-partisan gathering. - December 13, 2016 - Respectful Resistance
EcoArt Support for Refugees, Human Rights
EcoArt from Civiliti Champions helps the Refugee Crisis, supporting Human Rights Non-Profits. Utilizing original EcoArt - from Naked Nature Photography to actual African Masks ... from Brazilian Jazz to Indigenous Sculptures - Civiliti provides a global vehicle to economically support both the... - December 11, 2016 - Civiliti Corporation
Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration Acknowledges Heroes, Brings Awareness to Key Issues
The Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day takes place each year in early December at the First Amendment Center. - December 10, 2016 - United for Human Rights
Oldfield Community Earns Award from Audubon International Sustainable Communities Program
Oldfield is the first private community in South Carolina to earn the Audubon Green Community Award from Audubon International, a non-profit environmental organization, as recognition of significant environmental achievements and completion of the first stage en route to becoming a Certified Audubon International Sustainable Community. - December 08, 2016 - Audubon International
North Florida Land Trust Acquires Another Piece of Property on Big Talbot Island
Charitable land donation received from Charles Chupp. - December 08, 2016 - North Florida Land Trust
North Florida Land Trust Has Purchased the First Piece of Property Targeted in Their Preservation Portfolio
More than 200 acres acquired in St. Johns County. - December 08, 2016 - North Florida Land Trust
Source Molecular Presents at 2016 AWRA Conference
Source Molecular Corporation was one of the presenters at the 2016 American Water Resources Association (AWRA) Annual Conference held at the Florida Hotel & Conference Center in Orlando, Florida, from November 13 to 17, 2016. The AWRA Conference attracted more than 500 people and had a... - December 03, 2016 - Source Molecular Corporation
SolRio Organization for Climate Change Mitigation Inc. Proposes Plan for Solar-Powered Desalination at SONGS
SolRio Organization for Climate Change Mitigation Inc. has proposed a large-scale solar-powered desalination project at the decommissioned San Onofre Nuclear Generation Station. SunRiver has the potential to produce 1.1 billion gallons of potable water daily (SolRio Preliminary Project Analysis)... - December 02, 2016 - SolRio Organization for Climate Change Mitigation, Inc.
Hiking Hearts Sponsors Choose-To-Heal Photo Shoot for Compassionate Friends Candle Lighting Memorial Hosted by A Butterfly's Journey
Hiking Hearts, a Boston-based charitable organization and leader in philanthropic hiking, is reaching out to help A Butterfly’s Journey To a New Normal (ABJ), out of Newburyport, MA, to help heal grief using photography at The Compassionate Friends' Worldwide Annual Candle Lighting. - November 27, 2016 - A Butterfly's Journey To A New Normal
Community Assistance Group to Receive Tech Donation on Giving Tuesday
The Electronic Recycling Association to present 14 computers to Manitoba’s Riverton & District Friendship Centre. - November 26, 2016 - Electronic Recycling Association
Family Emergency Shelter to Receive Tech Donation on Giving Tuesday
The Electronic Recycling Association to present 11 computers to Calgary’s Inn from the Cold. - November 25, 2016 - Electronic Recycling Association
Audubon International Joins #GivingTuesday Movement to Support BioBlitz Program
BioBlitz brings people of all ages and from all over the world together as citizen scientists to count animal and plant species. The organization plans to expand BioBlitz in 2017 to more locations and more participants. - November 25, 2016 - Audubon International
Keep Irving Beautiful Attends Unite for Troops Event
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB), attended the annual “Unite for Troops” event at Porter’s Army Navy on Saturday, November 12. KIB made this a “Green Event” by providing the recycling stations throughout the grounds and encouraging attendees to dispose of waste in the... - November 24, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Keep Irving Beautiful Celebrates America Recycles Day with Irving Family YMCA
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) joined forces with the Irving Family YMCA Seniors Group for America Recycles Day. Starting in October, seniors collected recyclable materials and brought them to the YMCA in blue bags supplied by KIB. KIB staff weighed and recorded the bags each week, and by November 16,... - November 23, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Lake Hopatcong Foundation Focuses on Educational Endeavors for Giving Tuesday – November 29, 2016
Lake Hopatcong Foundation will focus on children’s educational endeavors for this year’s Giving Tuesday (#givingtuesday), a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, November 29, 2016, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come... - November 17, 2016 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation
Keep Irving Beautiful Congratulates Barton Elementary - Students and Staff Collect 86,240 Pounds of Paper
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB), the Irving Independent School District (IISD) and the City of Irving Parks Department hosted the annual Arbor Day Celebration at Barton Elementary School Nov. 11. In its eighth year, the event honors an Irving Independent School for its outstanding paper recycling... - November 16, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
The Children's Security Blanket to Ensure Families of Children Battling Cancer Experience More Joy and Less Worry for the Holidays
Anonymous donors enable nonprofit to provide an early Christmas for many families. - November 14, 2016 - Children's Security Blanket
Torchlight Energy Enters Farm-Out Agreement on Its Marcelina Creek Project
Torchlight Energy Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRCH) ("Torchlight" or the "Company"), today announced that the Company has entered into a farm-out agreement with PetroBridge Energy for the Johnson #4 well in its Marcelina Creek Project in Wilson County, TX. The Johnson #4 well is a... - November 14, 2016 - PetroBridge Energy
Door to Door Secure Hard Drive Shredding Arrives in Toronto
The Electronic Recycling Association launches mobile hard drive shredding in Ontario. - November 12, 2016 - Electronic Recycling Association
Tennessee Human Rights Day to Have Public Conversation on Child Trafficking
The Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day will take place in Nashville at the First Amendment Center on December 6th, from 5pm – 7pm. The celebration centers around the presentation of awards to human rights champions, but also maintains educational pieces to help those... - November 11, 2016 - United for Human Rights
Old Computers Getting a Second Chance in Toronto
The Electronic Recycling Association announces a new full-service depot in Toronto. - November 09, 2016 - Electronic Recycling Association
Burn Bans Remain in 76 Out of 82 Counties: Drought Conditions Persist
In Mississippi, 76 out of 82 counties remain under burn bans. The Governor's partial state level ban and all individual county bans remain in effect through the weekend. The dry cold front coming in today will make conditions favorable for an increase in the frequency and severity of wildfire activity. To see a complete list of burn bans in Mississippi, visit: www.mfc.ms.gov/burn-bans - November 06, 2016 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Wildfire-Related Fatality Reported in Montgomery County
One wildfire-related fatality has been reported in Montgomery County, Miss. The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) would like to express their deepest condolences to those affected by the tragic incident. This incident brings to light the importance of adhering to all burn bans statewide. In Mississippi, 69 out of 82 counties remain under burn bans. The Governor's partial state level burn ban, which offers no exemptions, and all individual county burn bans remain in effect through the weekend - November 05, 2016 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods Endorses City of Atlanta’s T-SPLOST Referendum
Organization Representing Eighteen North Atlanta Neighborhood Associations Supports Sales Tax Increase - November 04, 2016 - Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods
Keep Irving Beautiful Volunteers Make a Difference
The University of Dallas (UD) men's lacrosse team and members of Girl Scout Troop 2871 teamed up with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) and the City of Irving Aquatics staff for a paint project at Lively Pointe Youth swimming pool facility. The group of 18 adults and 5 youth added a fresh coat of paint... - November 04, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
On a Mission of Civiliti ... See Things Differently... People Equally
With a uniquely new "self-sustainable" business model, Civiliti launches its Indiegogo Campaign today utilizing EcoArt to support environmental sustainability and human rights non-profits directly. African masks and sculptures, photography, painting, music and other original artisan works... - November 02, 2016 - Civiliti Corporation
Bringing Solar to the Homeless: Volunteers, Enphase, JinkoSolar, and Solplicity Score Win for Committee on the Shelterless
Volunteer Crew to Complete Nonprofit Rooftop Installation - November 02, 2016 - Everybody Solar
KIB and UTD Students Help Make YMCA Fall Festival a Green Event
On Friday, October 28, the Irving Family YMCA was transformed into a Fall Festival, with attendees of all ages dressed in costumes and enjoying the variety of activities that were offered. Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) once again partnered with the YMCA to help make this a “Green Event.”... - November 02, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Source Molecular Supports 3 Conferences in October
Source Molecular Corporation sponsored three separate conferences in Michigan, Texas and Montana this October, emphasizing the importance of identifying sources of water pollution in solving water quality related problems. Source Molecular’s Grace Anderson attended the Water... - October 29, 2016 - Source Molecular Corporation
Source Molecular Attends 12th CASQA Conference
Source Molecular Corporation once again makes an appearance at the annual conference hosted by the California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA). The 12th conference was held on September 12 to 14, 2016, at Paradise Point in San Diego with the theme “Stormwater Evolution: Source to... - October 28, 2016 - Source Molecular Corporation
How Does Saving a Wildebeest Migration Help Giraffes?
Understanding interactions among species assists wildlife conservation. The seasonal presence of thousands of migratory wildebeests reduces local lion predation on giraffe calves, resulting in greater survival of giraffes. Conservation of disappearing migratory wildlife has positive ripples throughout the ecosystem. - October 27, 2016 - Wild Nature Institute
2016 "Centerpieces for Pantries" Program Launched
Dinner Centerpieces: Let it Grace Your Table One Day and Feed Another Family the Next - October 26, 2016 - AmpleHarvest.org
Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration to Honor Human Rights Heroes
The Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day will take place in Nashville at the First Amendment Center on December 6th, 5pm – 7pm. - October 26, 2016 - United for Human Rights
Audubon International Names Christine Kane as New Executive Director
After an extensive search and interview process, Audubon International’s Board of Directors has named Christine Kane as the new executive director for the environmental education organization. Kane comes to the organization with extensive management experience as a leader at several... - October 26, 2016 - Audubon International