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Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Assist Family in Roseville, CA
A very lucky 7-year-old girl from Roseville, CA received a special delivery today of her very own Service Dog from SDWR. - July 21, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Christ Church 516 Student Ministry Volunteers with Keep Irving Beautiful Youth to Paint Structures at Trinity View Park
Students and adult sponsors from Christ Church’s 516 Student Ministry joined Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) at Trinity View Park on July 18 for a volunteer service project. After a safety speech and instructions, the group split into teams and took on the task of painting the concrete bases of... - July 21, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Diabetic Alert Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Loganville, GA
A very lucky girl from Loganville, GA has received her very own Diabetic Alert Dog. - July 20, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Allentown, PA
Allentown, PA boy receives a very special delivery of his own service dog from SDWR. - July 20, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
High School Students Volunteer with Keep Irving Beautiful Youth Craft No Sew Blankets
Three local high school students recently took a day from their summer break to volunteer with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB). The students live in Irving and attend Coppell High School and Jack E. Singley Academy and gave a total of nine hours of service, making three no sew blankets, which will be... - July 18, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
North Florida Land Trust Says Little Bird Has Given Hope for a Big Vision in O2O Corridor
Red-cockaded woodpecker’s migration shows conservation project is reaching its goals to protect endangered species. - July 10, 2019 - North Florida Land Trust
Diabetic Alert Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Highlands Ranch, CO
Family in Highlands Ranch, CO looking forward to the extra help diabetic alert service dog will bring. - July 09, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Diabetic Alert Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Woman in Pinehurst, Idaho
With her Diabetic Alert Dog, Kendrick, by her side, Brenda and her family are hopeful that she will gain the confidence to face the everyday challenges of living with diabetes. - July 07, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
National Mill Dog Rescue Implores Pet Owners to Act with Care This Fourth of July
As residents begin planning their Fourth of July celebrations, National Mill Dog Rescue is putting out a plea asking that animals be kept in mind, as there is often an increase of lost pets following the Fourth of July. - July 04, 2019 - National Mill Dog Rescue
North Florida Land Trust is Urging Florida Cabinet Members to Save Fish Island
The community can contact the Florida Cabinet to ask for their support. - July 03, 2019 - North Florida Land Trust
Door Opens for Rewilding America’s Wild Horses Via FY2020 Interior Appropriations Budget
Half a Decade of Research and Political Collaboration Yields New Vision on Wild Horse Management Via Rewilding - June 27, 2019 - Wildhorse Ranch Productions
KIB, Emma’s House, Irving Elks Lodge, All Things Made New Collaborate; Group Makes No-Sew Blankets
The atmosphere at All Things Made New (ATMN) was lively on June 14, when Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) staff, summer campers and staff of Emma’s House, and members of the Irving Elks Lodge 2334 visited. The groups enjoyed fellowship and a pizza party. They also participated making... - June 27, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 7-Year-Old Girl in Mississippi
Katy was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at 2 years old. Her family is hopeful that a service dog will provide assistance to calm Katy during times of anxiety and be a constant friend. The dog is named after fallen officer Senior Deputy Jessica Laura Hollis. - June 22, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Partners with Keep Irving Beautiful Group; Conducts Cleanup at City of Irving’s Running Bear Park June 8
Members of Irving’s Second Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints collected 1,300 pounds of trash and recyclables at the City of Irving’s Running Bear Park on June 8. The group of 18 adults and 11 youth completed 87 service hours during the cleanup. The group’s... - June 19, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
EarthHero Becomes Certified B Corporation Using Business as a Force for Good
EarthHero, a proud B Corp. and eco-friendly e-commerce platform, makes sustainable living easy through education & access to eco-friendly goods. - June 12, 2019 - EarthHero
Pronouncement in El Salvador Deems Forests to be Living Entities
Yesterday, on World Environment Day, the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador approved a pronouncement deeming that “forests are living entities.” The pronouncement also states that each person must commit to caring for, preserving, and respecting forests and to promoting concrete... - June 07, 2019 - Earth Law Center
Keep Irving Beautiful Welcomes Connectrac Employee Volunteers Beautify Trinity View Park
Employees from Connectrac, a Dallas-based company that develops and provides wireway systems and accessories, recently enjoyed a day off in order to volunteer with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB). The group gathered at Trinity View Park on the morning of May 24, ready to work with KIB and City of... - May 31, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Vizient Employee Volunteers Partner with KIB for Beautification Project Benefits Irving Family Advocacy Center
The Irving Family Advocacy Center has a fresh look, thanks to the efforts of a team of employee volunteers from Vizient, Inc., and Keep Irving Beautiful. On Thursday, May 16, seventeen Vizient team members, joined by a North Lake College Service Learning student and an additional KIB volunteer, met... - May 30, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
North Florida Land Trust’s Stewardship Director Makes Educational Advancements in Natural Resources
Elizabeth Guthrie will be entering the University of Florida’s Natural Resources Leadership Institute. - May 25, 2019 - North Florida Land Trust
Lampkin Foundation Calls for Volunteers for June 1 Tree Planting Event
Join D’Andre D. Lampkin Foundation volunteers and its community partners as it holds its second neighborhood tree planting event Saturday, June 1, 2019. This year’s event will take place at Ontario’s Veterans Memorial Park located on Grove and D St. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Anyone interested in lending a hand can drop in anytime that morning. - May 23, 2019 - D'Andre D. Lampkin Foundation
Publisher Confirmed for First Earth Law Legal Textbook
Today, Earth Law Center finalized a contract with Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory, U.S., of the famed “red and black” Aspen Casebook Series, to publish the first ever law school textbook on Earth Law, including the Rights of Nature movement, entitled "Earth Law: Emerging Ecocentric Law." - May 23, 2019 - Earth Law Center
Mississippi Forestry Commission Names New Director of Information and Outreach
Effective May 16, Jason Scott has joined the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) as the new Director of Information and Outreach. “Jason’s 10 years of experience in public relations make him a strong addition to the Mississippi Forestry Commission’s communication... - May 23, 2019 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Local Nonprofit Serving At-Risk Youth Through Sailing
Receives Tax Exemption from the IRS - May 12, 2019 - Sailing Project Endeavor
Eco Freelance Support Launches New Services for Ecotourism, Retreats
Eco Freelance Support provides custom online, business and practical solutions for Ecotourism, Retreat, Wellness Professionals and Conservation. - May 10, 2019 - Eco Freelance Support
Keep Irving Beautiful Seeks Nominations for Annual Awards Mayor and KIB Awards Honor Irving’s Difference Makers
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) is asking for nominations for the 2019 Mayor and KIB Annual Awards. The awards honor local individuals, organizations and businesses that have gone above and beyond in making Irving a better place to live, work, play or visit. KIB will recognize these... - May 02, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
The D’Andre D. Lampkin Foundation Earns GuideStar’s Highest Seal of Transparency
Platinum Seal Allows Donors to Focus on Progress and Results. - May 01, 2019 - D'Andre D. Lampkin Foundation
Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 10-Year-Old Girl in Hawthorne, NJ
Valentina, a 10-year old girl living in Hawthorne, New Jersey, has received a very special delivery today of her very own Autism Service Dog from SDWR to assist her and help better communicate her needs. Based in Madison, Virginia, Service Dogs by SDWR has a mission to provide specially-bred and... - May 01, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Keep Irving Beautiful Recognized as Gold Star Affiliate by Keep Texas Beautiful; 85 Texas Communities Honored by Statewide Nonprofit Organization
Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB), a statewide grassroots environmental and community improvement nonprofit organization, recently named Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) a Gold Star Affiliate. This designation is granted to 85 of KTB’s nearly 300 affiliates. Gold Star recognition is the highest... - May 01, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Acosta, Mosaic Employee Volunteers Hold Annual Service Day with KIB Group Paints at Running Bear Park
Employee volunteers from Mosaic Sales Solutions and Acosta Sales and Marketing recently participated with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) in a service project to clean Irving’s Running Bear Park. Thanks to the team’s effort, the park is now brighter and more inviting. The project was part... - April 26, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
$7,500 SDWR Autism Service Dog Grant Awarded to 9-Year-Old Boy in Mentor, OH
Tristen, a 9-year old boy in Mentor, Ohio, has received a very generous $7,500 Grant towards his very own Autism Service Dog from SDWR. - April 24, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
$12,500 SDWR Autism Service Dog Grant Awarded to 8-Year-Old Boy in Lawrence, MA
Max, an 8-year old boy living in Lawrence, Massachusetts, has received a very generous $12,500 Grant towards his very own Autism Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or “SDWR,” to assist him and help better communicate his needs. SDWR, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization... - April 19, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 7-Year-Old Boy in Monroe, NJ
Michael, a 7-year old boy living in Monroe, New Jersey, has received a very special delivery today of his very own Autism Service Dog from SDWR. - April 19, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
LoneKauri.com Announces Partnership with Premium Wooden Sunglasses Manufacturer
Ecommerce company, Lone Kauri Road Ltd. has entered into a partnership with wooden sunglasses NZ-based company Vilo to supply premium mens and womens sunglasses. Vilo is an environmentally conscious company that manufacturers wooden sunglasses and watches from ecologically conscious bamboo and... - April 18, 2019 - Lone Kauri
$10,000 SDWR Autism Service Dog Grant Awarded to 8-Year-Old Boy in Deer Park, WI
Nolan, an 8-year old boy living in Deer Park, Wisconsin, has received a very generous $10,000 Grant towards his very own Autism Service Dog from SDWR. - April 17, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
QUWF Commissions Bear and Son Cutlery for Its "10th Anniversary Commemorative Knife"
As a leading conservation organization, QUWF celebrates its 10th year with a commemorative knife, made in the U.S.A. by American craftsman and American materials. - April 17, 2019 - Quail & Upland Wildlife Federation
AmpleHarvest.org Announces New Board President
AmpleHarvest.org announces the appointment of John Powers, Deloitte Chief Corporate Development Officer, as President of AmpleHarvest.org Board of Directors. - April 17, 2019 - AmpleHarvest.org
Lampkin Foundation Annual Report Highlights Stories and Impact of Key Initiatives
$1000 in university scholarships, disaster relief for fire victims, and foundations' food scarcity initiative continues. - April 11, 2019 - D'Andre D. Lampkin Foundation
Javelin Agency Teamed Up with Keep Irving Beautiful for Giving Day Volunteers Clear Debris, Collect Litter at Bird’s Fort Trail
The Irving-based Javelin Agency recently worked with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) for the second year as part of its Giving Day 2019 event. Employee volunteers worked with a variety of local nonprofit agencies on April 4 for a day of community service. KIB’s group of twelve met at Bird’s... - April 11, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
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
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
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
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