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KIB Visits Children’s Discovery Center at First Baptist Irving
On Sept. 9, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) staff visited the Children’s Discovery Center at First Baptist Church of Irving. Staff spoke to the children about taking care of their environment by picking up litter, recycling and saving energy and natural resources. KIB used a variety of props to... - September 21, 2022 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Award-Winning Coliving Start-up Launches Podcast - Coliving Conversations
This podcast addresses the many questions of how shared living could be a solution to the many socio-economic and environmental challenges that we face today, and how to scale it effectively in modern society. - September 14, 2022 - Conscious Coliving
World Rivers Day 2022 Set for September 25
World Rivers Day commemorates the immense values of our rivers and encourages river stewardship and conservation around the globe – massive worldwide event involving up to 100 countries and millions of participants has its roots in British Columbia's Rivers Day. Millions of people and... - September 12, 2022 - World Rivers Day
KIB to Celebrate 31st Annual Trash Bash Volunteers Invited to Register Online or Participate Remotely
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) will celebrate the 31st annual Trash Bash on Saturday, Sept 24 at T.W. Richardson Grove Park, 333 E. Interstate Highway 635, from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will focus their efforts on the Northern Campion Trails and surrounding area, with the goal of keeping litter from... - September 03, 2022 - Keep Irving Beautiful
BioEnviro Launches Affordable, Reusable Bottles to Make Eco-Friendly Living More Accessible
Bioenviro tries to minimise single-use plastics through the addition of their new reusable and affordable drink bottles. - September 01, 2022 - BioEnviro
Tennessee Human Rights Day Planning to Begin in September 2022
Tennessee Human Rights Day planning will start in early September. - August 28, 2022 - United for Human Rights
California Legislature Approves Assemblymember Kalra’s AB 2167 to Encourage Safe Alternatives to Incarceration
Yesterday, AB 2167, authored by Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) passed the California Legislature and will be sent to Governor Newsom. AB 2167 would require courts presiding over a criminal matter to consider alternatives to incarceration which includes, but is not limited to, diversion... - August 25, 2022 - Initiate Justice
Waffle Forest’s "Smart Tree" Forest to Use Native Desert Species to Reduce Plant-Produced Ozone and Particulates in Phoenix Area
Because studies show some trees produce compounds that make smog worse, the Phoenix non-profit plans to focus on only the heathiest trees to tackle air pollution with a "tech forest" on waste land - August 13, 2022 - Waffle Forest
Afromaha and Lozier Present Afro Fest Omaha
Afromaha and Lozier proudly present the fourth annual Afro Fest Omaha on Saturday, September 3, 2022, from 2pm-10pm at Stinson Park in Aksarben Village. This family-friendly event returns to celebrate Omaha’s diversity and is the area’s largest showcase of African and Afro culture,... - August 10, 2022 - Afromaha
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 1 at a new location, the Jack D. Huffman Community Building. The event began with longtime volunteer Elouise McMillian and KIB Board Member Candace Eldridge greeting and signing in guests at the welcome table. - August 05, 2022 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Church of Scientology Nashville Marks Mandela Day 2022
The Church of Scientology with Tennessee United for Human Rights held a special tribute to Nelson Mandela in observance of what would have been his 104th birthday. - July 30, 2022 - United for Human Rights
Dr. William Arnold to Keynote Dismas House Forgiveness Luncheon
Dismas House of Nashville, one of the largest residential reentry programs in Tennessee, has announced its selection for the 2022 keynote speaker for its signature fundraiser, the Forgiveness Luncheon. The Forgiveness Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the... - July 30, 2022 - Dismas House of Nashville
TCT Television Continues to Expand Television Ministry Now in the Los Angeles Market with Station KDOC-TV
TCT Television, one of the largest independent Christian television broadcasters, added to its reach with further expansion into the Los Angeles, California Market. The latest station to join the Network is KDOC-TV, which serves Los Angeles, the #2 DMA in the country, as a full-service television... - July 29, 2022 - TCT Ministries
David and Christina Arquette to Serve as Honorary Chairs of Dismas House Forgiveness Luncheon
Dismas House, one of the largest residential reentry programs in the state of Tennessee, celebrates the selection of this year’s honorary chairs of the agency’s signature fundraiser, the Forgiveness Luncheon. The honorary co-chairs of the 2022 event are David and Christina... - July 22, 2022 - Dismas House of Nashville
World's First “Non-Fungible Territory” Declared by Indigenous Communities in Brazil
A Territory of 41,000 Hectares in the Amazon Rainforest is Protected with Web3 - July 20, 2022 - Nemus Earth
KIB Partners with Lively Adult Day Therapeutic Program
On July 7, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) partnered with the City of Irving’s Lively Pointe Adult Day Therapeutic Program and the Irving Archives and Museum (IAM) for a craft project. The group of eight clients and two staff members met at the museum’s Smithsonian Spark!Lab, located at 801... - July 16, 2022 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Lelan Statom Returns as Emcee of Dismas House Forgiveness Luncheon
Dismas House, one of the largest residential reentry programs in the state of Tennessee, is pleased to announce this year’s host for the agency’s signature fundraiser, the Forgiveness Luncheon. Returning to serve as emcee of the 2022 event is Emmy Award winning meteorologist Lelan Statom. - July 16, 2022 - Dismas House of Nashville
Dismas House’s Guzman Promoted to Vice President of Development
Dismas House, one of the largest residential reentry programs in Tennessee, announces the promotion of Jessica Guzman to lead the agency’s development team as the new Vice President of Development. Guzman spent the previous year serving as Dismas House’s Development Manager, heading... - July 09, 2022 - Dismas House of Nashville
New Bishins Publishing Book Debunks Idea of Fair and Efficient Social Security Program
The US disability benefit system is slow, inefficient, and unfair to claimants. Judges are encouraged to deny claims and decision writers are encouraged to hand pick evidence from cases. Learn more in the new book Social Security Disability Revealed: Why it’s so hard to access benefits and what you can do about it. - July 09, 2022 - Bishins Publishing
NBA Player Enes Kanter Freedom to Speak for the Rohingya People at Chicago Non-Profit
NBA player and human rights activist Enes Kanter Freedom will address the genocide of the Rohingya people. The event has been collaboratively organized by the Rohingya community and is being held at FORA (Forging Opportunities for Refugees in America) in Chicago. “The Rohingya people have been persecuted for far too long. It is time that the people around the world stand up and call this what it is, a genocide. And I will be their voice,” Freedom said. - July 05, 2022 - Rohingya Women Development Network-RWDN
Keep Irving Beautiful Partners with Nexstar for "Founder’s Day of Caring"
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) recently partnered with the Irving-based Nexstar Media Group for their annual “Founder’s Day of Caring” on June 17. Nexstar founder and CEO Perry Sook started Founder’s Day to “enable employees to make a personal commitment to make the... - July 03, 2022 - Keep Irving Beautiful
ECHO Board of Directors Names New CEO
ECHO, Inc., a nonprofit global development organization, today announced that Dr. Abram Bicksler has been selected as ECHO’s next President and Chief Executive Officer. David Erickson, who has served as President/CEO for the last seven of his 12 years at ECHO, will continue leading through... - June 30, 2022 - ECHO
Dismas House Hosts Successful Whiskey, Wine & Whiskers Fundraiser, Exceeds $20,000
Dismas House, one of the largest residential reentry programs in Tennessee, announced today that it exceeded the goal for the first-ever Whiskey, Wine & Whiskers fundraiser. Launched to raise awareness of and funds for Dismas House, the event aimed to garner support its four programmatic... - June 26, 2022 - Dismas House of Nashville
North Florida Land Trust is Applying for Renewal of Its Accreditation from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission
The public comment period is open through Sept. 3, 2022 - June 24, 2022 - North Florida Land Trust
Mother Shares Harrowing Story on How Her Child Overcame Abuse: Wynona’s House’s Latest Family Success Story Gives Hope to Other Families to Overcome Child Abuse
With June being recognized as Children's Awareness Month, Wynona’s House Child Advocacy Center is sharing the story of a local family who has benefitted from Wynona’s House’s services. To ensure the family’s privacy, this family success story has been provided anonymously. - June 23, 2022 - Wynona's House Child Advocacy Center
Keep Irving Beautiful Partners with Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages
Irving’s Trinity View Park, 2221 E. Highway 356, was buzzing with activity on June 10, as employee volunteers from Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages (CC-SWB) gathered for a morning of service as part of the company’s “Sustainability Week.” This was a combination... - June 22, 2022 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Ocean Research Project's Schooner Marie Tharp Stops in Newport Before Ambitious Maiden Voyage to Map Greenland's Uncharted Glacier Fjords
Schooner Marie Tharp stops in Newport area for final preparations before launching into a decadal ocean mapping campaign across the Arctic. Operated by the Ocean Research Project, Marie embarks on her maiden mission to Greenland led by Captain Matt Rutherford and Oceanographer Nicole Trenholm. - June 20, 2022 - Ocean Research Project
Air & Waste Management Association’s Annual Conference Brings Environmental Scientists to San Francisco, June 27-30
The Air & Waste Management Association’s 115th Annual Conference & Exhibition (ACE) will bring together hundreds of environmental professionals from around the world on June 27-30 in San Francisco, CA. This year’s conference on “Science & Sustainable Global... - June 15, 2022 - Air & Waste Management Association
Mega Composting Arrives in Westward Ho!
Earth Friendly Foodware (EFF) is today announcing Westward Ho! Park as the exclusive UK community testing site for the newly launched HOTBIN Mega Composter. As a North Devon Biosphere Business Partner, EFF is committed to promoting, wherever possible, composting waste as an alternative to landfill to help protect local soils. - June 15, 2022 - Earth Friendly Foodware
Keep Irving Beautiful Partners with Dallas Everest Lions Club Group Donated and Planted Trees at Running Bear Park
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) recently partnered with the Dallas Everest Lions Club for a tree planting project at Running Bear Park, 2601 S. Story Road. On June 3, a total of 10 volunteers, which included Lions and “Leos,” the club’s youth members, gathered at the park for a... - June 15, 2022 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Bolsa Chica Conservancy Named Nonprofit of the Year
The Bolsa Chica Conservancy was named a Nonprofit of the Year in California Assembly District 72 by Assemblymember Janet Nguyen. - June 12, 2022 - Bolsa Chica Conservancy
Antelope Valley Conservancy Supports CESA Listing for Western Joshua tree
The CA Fish & Game Commission will meet June 15 to vote whether to provide CESA protection for the western Joshua trees. - June 11, 2022 - Antelope Valley Conservancy
DC Central Kitchen Prepares to Move Into the House That Good Business Built
Iconic DC-Based Social Enterprise Nonprofit Secures New Markets Tax Credit Investment to Help Bring the Kitchen Home to New Klein Center for Jobs & Justice Later This Year. - June 07, 2022 - DC Central Kitchen
The Whale Carbon Plus Project™ Ethical AI and Diverse Ocean Stakeholders Bring Whales to the Blue Carbon Market in an Unprecedented New Way
The Whale Carbon Plus Project™: First-of-a-kind project across North America uniting governmental organizations, environmental organizations, and the private sector to develop an innovative carbon credit system centered around the protection of whales. Linking environment and finance, The Whale Carbon Plus Project™ aims to translate the value of whales into financial incentives for organizations to protect them as a way to reach their net-zero and environmental goals. - June 03, 2022 - Whale Seeker
Keep Irving Beautiful Partners with Veterans Group from Amazon
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) recently partnered with the “Warriors” group from the Amazon DAL-3 Fulfillment Center for a beautification project. This group consists of Amazon employees who are either veterans or military family members/supporters. In honor of Memorial Day, the group... - June 02, 2022 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Tennessee United for Human Rights Spreads Awareness During Summer 2022
2021 was an interesting year that showed resilience and innovation to keep activities moving forward. Tennessee United for Human Rights was able to continue carrying out the work of the international organization United for Human Rights in the Southeast United States. - May 28, 2022 - United for Human Rights
Teas Etc.’s PRIDE Green Tea Blend Does Double Duty Supporting Local and National Programs for LGBTQ Youth
Teas Etc. is brewing acceptance in their support of The Trevor Project and their local Fernandina Beach Pride Event with a colorful tea that is purple, delicious and gives back to LGBTQ Youth. - May 27, 2022 - Teas Etc., Inc.
Our Village Closet Celebrates 1st Anniversary of the Resource Center Serving Youth Affected by Foster Care in Sonoma County, CA
Our Village Closet (OVC) is a dedicated team of advocates, committed to strengthening the foster community in Sonoma County by providing relevant supplies and support to youth (ages 0-25) and their caregivers impacted by the welfare system. By fostering connections to essential supplies, support, and resources, they hope to help create felt safety, nurturing relationships, and a sense of belonging. This June, they celebrate 1 year serving foster youth at their Resource Center. - May 25, 2022 - Our Village Closet
Community Family Life Services Hosting 3-Day Virtual Conference on Serving Moms in Crisis, with a Focus on Criminal Justice
From June 7-9, the Community Family Life Services (CFLS) Speakers Bureau will hold its second national MORE THAN Conference, a survivor-led virtual series on the intersection of domestic violence, race, poverty, the criminal justice system, and motherhood. Attendees can earn up to 13 CEUs approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886880865-4332). - May 25, 2022 - Community Family Life Services
Living Advantage, Inc. Hosts "Mixer That Matters" for Foster Youth with Celebrity Guests in Beverly Hills
LA, Inc. will be hosting a fundraiser, "The Mixer that Matters" on May 26th in honor of Foster Youth Month to specifically celebrate the resilient young people in the Foster Care system, hosted by Chad L. Coleman, actor on the award-winning series The Walking Dead. Representatives and... - May 25, 2022 - Living Advantage Inc.
Japanese Three Michelin Star Chef to Speak at UN World Oceans Day Conference
Chef Shinobu Namae of L'Effervescence will speak about the importance of seaweed and collective action for the revitalization of the ocean. - May 24, 2022 - L'Effervescence
Founder of Youth Emergency Shelter Receives Young Leader Award
The Texas Woman’s Foundation Awards Stacy Johnson. - May 19, 2022 - Central Texas Table of Grace
Percuro Pet Food is Set to Participate at the 4th Annual European Petcare Innovation Summit
Brett Vye, CEO of innovating insect protein and plant-based pet food company, Percuro, is invited to take part in the panel discussion titled, "Evaluating New Alternative Proteins That Are Improving the Sustainability of Pet Food" at the industry summit. - May 15, 2022 - Percuro Primal Pet Food Ltd
Tampa Crossroads Earns Esteemed CARF Accreditation
Tampa Crossroads has been awarded a three-year CARF Accreditation, the highest possible level of accreditation. Tampa Crossroads is accredited in six different areas related to behavioral health, employment, and homelessness and is one of only a select handful of organizations in Florida to have... - May 14, 2022 - Tampa Crossroads
Annapolis-Based Ocean Research Project is About to Set Sail Again
The team at Ocean Research Project is about to set sail for Greenland to conduct environmental research to combat climate change. They will be at the City Dock in Annapolis making last minute preparations. Come meet the team. - May 12, 2022 - Ocean Research Project
Keep Irving Beautiful and Partners Celebrate Earth Month
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) had a productive April, partnering with several groups to conduct “Earth Month” activities. April 22 has been known as “Earth Day” since 1970, but interest and participation have grown beyond just one day to include the entire month of April. KIB... - May 07, 2022 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Keep Irving Beautiful Recognized as Gold Star Affiliate by Keep Texas Beautiful - 86 Texas Communities Honored for their Exceptional Community Improvement Efforts
Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB), a statewide grassroots environmental and community improvement non-profit organization, recently named Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) a Gold Star Affiliate, a designation granted to 86 of KTB’s nearly 300 affiliates. Gold Star recognition is the membership recognition... - May 07, 2022 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Recognized Ocean Research Team to Unveil Multi-Objective Flagship, R/V Marie Tharp, for Ambitious Iceberg-Packed Expedition During Commissioning
Annapolis-based Ocean Research Project is unveiling its Flagship R/V Marie Tharp as they prepare to embark for an ambitious Iceberg-Packed Expedition. - May 06, 2022 - Ocean Research Project
Keep Irving Beautiful Seeks Nominations for Annual Awards “Mayor and KIB Awards” Honor Irving’s Difference Makers
Keep Irving Beautiful is asking for nominations to be submitted for the 2022 “Mayor and KIB Annual Awards.” These awards honor local individuals, organizations and businesses that have gone above and beyond in making significant contributions towards making Irving a better place to... - May 04, 2022 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Mission Tomorrow Receives Beautify Texas Award
Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) recently announced the Irving-based nonprofit Mission Tomorrow as a winner of the 2022 Beautify Texas Award for Outstanding Project. The Beautify Texas Awards, formerly the Keep Texas Beautiful Awards, recognize the efforts of those working to enhance their community and... - April 23, 2022 - Keep Irving Beautiful