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Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Paws of War ENC receive grant to help aid in military service dog training
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — Paws of War ENC was awarded the Military Officers of America's (MOAA) Community Outreach Grant (COG) for the third year straight. MOAA's Community Outreach Grant provides assistance to local uniformed service members, veterans, and their families to improve their quality of life. MOAA's local affiliate, Coastal Carolina, partners with the Paws of War Eastern North Carolina Program to assist veterans, active duty, and first responders in selecting, training, and certifying their dogs as companions, therapy, or service dogs. To place the right dog with the right service member, the program works closely with local shelters, law enforcement K9 units, and veterinarians. Once a dog is placed with the right service member, they will train to assist with combat injuries or other health issues, which may last up to 18 to 24 months. The grant has helped close to 100 owner/dog teams pass basic obedience training, with 30 going on to achieve American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Certifications, and for some State and Federal certifications as registered service dogs. For more information about Paws of War ENC and their program, please contact them at 252-330-6700. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
20-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Third Time's the Charm: Magenta Giving Month Breaks Records With $3.3M in Donations, 27K+ Volunteer Hours
Step into the lobby of T-Mobile's Bellevue, Washington, headquarters on a spring day in April, and you might assume the buzz in the air was all business — until the barking began. The source? A pack of irresistibly adoptable pups wagging tails and melting hearts. Thanks to T-Mobile's work with P.A.W.S. – Progressive Animal Awareness Society, employees on campus had the chance to take home new furry family members, with all 11 puppies adopted. It was undeniably one of the cutest ways to give back — but far from the only one. The event was part of T-Mobile's third annual Magenta Giving Month, a companywide movement where employees across the country roll up their sleeves for causes that matter in the communities they call home. Team Magenta has delivered heartwarming results through time, sweat equity and good old-fashioned generosity over the past couple of years. While 2023's initial Magenta Giving Month efforts led to an impressive $2 million in donations, T-Mobile and its employees raised a whopping $2.6 million in 2024. Now in its third year, Magenta Giving Month has reached a new high: more than 27,000 volunteer hours and $3.3 million donated to communities in need. With 875 pints of blood, thousands of STEM kits, and enough food packed to feed a small stadium, it's safe to say T-Mobile's Magenta magic is real. 'Every year, this moment is about more than just volunteering,' says Mike Katz, President of Marketing, Strategy and Products at T-Mobile, and this year's Magenta Giving Month executive co-sponsor. 'It's about coming together as One Team, Together to make a real impact in our communities.' Starting April 1, every T-Mobile employee receives a $30 donation credit from The T-Mobile Foundation. They can use it to support a nonprofit of their choice — whether it's focused on education, healthcare, environmental conservation or another cause they care about. The Foundation's mission is to make a difference by mobilizing the company's brand, technology and people for social good — and Magenta Giving Month brings that mission to life in a big way. Many employees went beyond donations by volunteering at events hosted coast to coast. Throughout April, T-Mobile campuses were alive with activity as employees teamed up with nonprofit partners like Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Food Lifeline, Harvesters and the American Red Cross. Whether they were packing STEM kits, sorting essentials for food-insecure families, or literally saving lives through blood drives, their impact reached far and wide. Fighting Hunger Across the Country Ben Burgess, Corporate Relations Manager for the Atlanta Community Food Bank, knows firsthand how crucial those efforts are. 'Roughly one in nine Georgians are food insecure, and one in six children in our 29-county service area,' Burgess says. 'We've seen the need grow by almost 60% in the last three years. This year, we're on pace to distribute over 125 million pounds of food to the over 700,000 people we serve.' At T-Mobile's Atlanta event alone, employee volunteers sorted nearly 17,000 pounds of food — enough to serve over 14,000 meals. Meanwhile, at T-Mobile's Overland Park, Kansas, headquarters, the rhythm of 10,000 sack lunches being packed for Harvesters echoed through the halls. 'The Give Lunch bags that T-Mobile is providing help tremendously,' says Paula Pratt, Director of Community Engagement for Harvesters. 'Our organization serves 27 counties across Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri, with more than 900 partner agencies serving 226,000 people every month. Many of these are distributed through our Food+ Program, at libraries, bus stops, health-care facilities and other places people go to find help like pantries and summer feeding programs.' Pratt points out that demand remains sky high with grocery prices still elevated, making the support more critical than ever. And over near Bellevue, employees matched that hustle, sorting more than 11,000 pounds of food for Food Lifeline, a hunger relief organization serving 17 counties and nearly 300 meal programs across Western Washington. 'Since 2019, we've continued to see a rise in the number of clients we serve every year,' says Marisa Kent-Guerra, Corporate Relations Officer for Food Lifeline. 'And with major budget cuts looming, our work is more vital than ever.' Partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs for STEM Success Beyond food insecurity, T-Mobile employees also powered up the future by partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs to build thousands of STEM kits across the country. In Overland Park alone, employees packed 4,480 STEM kits, while Bellevue added another 4,200 kits. In Frisco, Texas, employees packed 2,240 kits, plus another 840 kits in Herndon, Virginia. 'This is the second year T-Mobile's Kansas City employees have come together to help the kids we serve at our 11 clubs,' says Katie Onello, Resource Development Coordinator for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City (GKC). 'Our goal for 2025 is to serve 5,200 kids by combatting learning loss over the summer and providing safe places outside of school.' T-Mobile also provided each organization with cash as a result of the 2:1 match on volunteer hours. In April alone, the TMO Foundation provided $601K through volunteer-hour matching. That means for the Boys & Girls Clubs of GKC, the Un-carrier added almost $13K on top of the STEM kits. In Washington, Jules Pollack, Director of Development for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue, says the impact is undeniable. 'These kits provide hands-on learning experiences that help kids build problem-solving skills and spark an interest in STEM careers. The energy during these events has been incredible.' On the other side of the country, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington serves 24 clubhouses across D.C., Maryland and Virginia, where 100% of their youth graduate high school. 'T-Mobile generously covered the cost of the kits and materials and even reimbursed us for a U-Haul when we needed extra transportation!' says Jasmine Culver, Director of STEM at BGCGW. Serving Up Good: Donating Blood, Planting Trees, and Scooping Froyo for a Cause And when it comes to life-saving efforts, T-Mobile once again joined forces with the American Red Cross, hosting 26 blood drives together and with seven other blood collection organizations. 'In the U.S., someone needs blood every two seconds,' says Mario Brown, National Partnerships Manager at the American Red Cross. 'Last year, T-Mobile collected 454 units with us — potentially helping about 1,362 people.' This year, T-Mobile collected 693 units of blood through its drives with the Red Cross, potentially saving up to 2,079 lives. When combined with other blood drive partners, the company helped collect 875 total units during Magenta Giving Month. To add a sweet spin to giving back, T-Mobile leaders hosted 'Froyo for Good' pop-ups in support of local organizations like Mary's Place and Seattle Humane. And at events in four locations across the country, volunteers planted more than 150 trees as part of a partnership with The Arbor Day Foundation. Magenta Giving Month made one thing clear: T-Mobile's commitment to using its scale and resources for good — in communities big and small — continues by empowering employees to come together and make a difference. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from T-Mobile International AG
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Riggs the dog: From rescued dog to dog to the rescue
The Brief Gilmer County Fire Rescue will soon have a new therapy dog that lost its owner in a fire in January. The department named him Lt. Riggs. He's currently undergoing obedience training, and they hope to have him out in the community in about six months. The goal is for Riggs to support both firefighters and community members. GILMER COUNTY, Ga. - Gilmer County Fire Rescue responded to a fire in January where the owner didn't survive. That's when firefighters learned several dogs lived in a shed out back, including Riggs. The backstory When the family couldn't take Riggs, the fire department knew they couldn't let him go. Firefighters say they want him to help others in the community the same way he helped them, which is why they decided to train him to be a therapy dog. The non-profit Friends of Gilmer County Animal Shelter arranged his medical care and connected them with a trainer. Once his training is complete, Riggs will be based out of Station 1 in Gilmer County, ready to respond wherever he's needed. What they're saying "Despite all the chaos that was going on at this fire, Riggs remained calm, brave, and courageous," Sgt. Katherine Evans with Gilmer County Fire Rescue said, recalling the moment they both met Riggs at a fire. "He was more concerned about just keeping us company. He was kind of like the light at the end of the tunnel at the end of the fire," she added. A light Evans said was needed on a difficult call. "That was hard for our department; that was hard for the people that found the body, recovered it, transported it, and hard for the firefighters to put that fire out knowing that, you know, had we gotten there a few minutes sooner or had we gotten the call a few minutes sooner, you know, the whole story could have changed," Evans explained. "My house burned down three years ago, and so I know what that's like and how much it would have helped—well, it did help me, my dogs—but it would have helped me to have a dog that was trained as a service dog," Sharon Callan, a trainer with Paws Be Good 4 U, said. Callan is currently training Riggs. The Source FOX 5's Kim Leoffler spoke with Sgt. Katherine Evans with Gilmer County Fire Rescue for this article.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
DeSantis reaches deals with feds, deputizing troopers to enforce federal immigration laws
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced an agreement between Federal Immigration Enforcement Authorities and the Florida Highway Patrol. That means state law enforcement agency officers will now have the authority to enforce federal immigration laws when making arrests for traffic violations or other offenses. This will essentially deputize FHP troopers to interrogate and arrest undocumented individuals in the state. Read: Mom accused of fatally beating teen son with extension cord, causing over 1,100 injuries It's called interior enforcement. Texas was first state to make this agreement, Florida is now the second. Read: 'Fulfilling her dream': 7-year-old girl dies after junior drag racing accident, family says DeSantis said that this is to help President Trump with his campaign promises. The governor also said that he has not reached an agreement for Florida Republicans and is still waiting on an immigration bill. Read: Pet Alliance to host 'Paws in the Park' event Saturday at Lake Eola Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
USA Today
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Meet the Puppy Bowl XXI participants
Mr. Pickles - Team Ruff (Dallas Dog/Dallas, TX) John Nowak Rocky - Team Ruff (Pets with Disabilities/Prince Frederick, MD) John Nowak Jolene - Team Ruff (Humane Society of Greater Dayton/Dayton, OH) John Nowak Wimberly - Team Ruff (Dallas Dog/Dallas, TX) John Nowak Potato - Team Ruff (Pet Haven/Minneapolis, MS) John Nowak Andy - Team Ruff (SPCA Westchester/Briarcliff Manor, NY) John Nowak Parker - Team Ruff (Five Acres Animal Shelter/St. Charles, MO) John Nowak Strudel - Five Acres Animal Shelter (St. Charles, MO) John Nowak Foxtrot - Team Ruff (Pet Haven/Minneapolis, MN) John Nowak Millie - Team Fluff (Nickel City Canine Rescue/Lancaster, NY) John Nowak Mindy - Team Ruff (Brandywine Valley SPCA/Westchester, PA) John Nowak Rita - Team Fluff (SATO Project/New York, NY and San Juan, Puerto Rico) John Nowak Pepper - Team Ruff (Florida Little Dog Rescue/St. Cloud, FL) John Nowak Akimel - Team Fluff (AGI Foundation/Phoenix, AZ) John Nowak Maya - Team Fluff (Operation Paws for Homes/Alexandria, VA) John Nowak Violet - Team Fluff (Barky Pines Animal Rescue and Sanctuary/Loxahatchee, FL) John Nowak Candy Button - Team Ruff (Dallas Dog/Dallas, TX) John Nowak Zoey - Team Fluff (Danbury Animal Welfare Society/Bethel, CT) John Nowak Zinnia - Team Fluff (Humane Society of Greater Dayton/Dayton, OH) John Nowak Willow - Team Ruff (Hearts & Bone Rescue/Dallas, TX) John Nowak Meatball - Team Ruff (SPCA Westchester/Briarcliff Manor/NY) John Nowak Franco - Team Ruff (Paws Across Pittsburgh/Pittsburgh, PA) John Nowak Whoopie - Team Fluff (Wags & Walks/Nashville, TN) John Nowak Trevor - Team Ruff (Green Dogs Unleashed/Troy, VA) John Nowak Zipper - Team Fluff (AHeinz57 Pet Rescue/DeSoto, IA) John Nowak Josie - Team Fluff (Bosley's Place/Smyrna, GA) John Nowak Ziggy - Team Fluff (Paws Crossed/Elmsford, NY) John Nowak Parsnip - Team Ruff (The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City/Kansas City, KS) John Nowak Jason - Team Ruff (Florida Little Dog Rescue Group/St. Cloud, FL) John Nowak Vivian - Team Ruff (Lucky Dog Refuge/Stamford,CT) John Nowak Delulu - Team Ruff (Arizona Humane Society/Phoenix, AZ) Huxley - Team Fluff (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue/Ridgefield, CT) John Nowak Centaur - Team Fluff (Animal Friends/Pittsburgh, PA) John Nowak Gretel - Team Ruff (AHeinz57 Pet Rescue/DeSoto, IA) John Nowak Charles - Team Ruff (Renee's Rescue/Hockessin, DE) John Nowak Huckleberry - Team Fluff (Bosley's Place/Smyrna,GA) John Nowak Dee-Bone Samuel - Team Ruff (Sacramento SPCA/Sacramento, CA) John Nowak Demure - Team Ruff (Green Dogs Unleashed/Troy, VA) John Nowak Cece - Team Ruff (AHeinz57 Pet Rescue/DeSoto, IA) John Nowak Doodle - Team Fluff (Providence Animal Center/Media, PA) John Nowak Hailey - Team Fluff (Dallas Dog/Dallas, TX) John Nowak Gumbo - Team Fluff (Shar-Pei Rescue of /Chesapeake, VA) John Nowak Erika - Team Ruff (Brandywine Valley SPCA/Westchester, PA) John Nowak Carl - Team Fluff (Louie's Animal Shelter/New York, NY) John Nowak Clark - Team Ruff (Lucky Dog Refuge/Stamford, CT) John Nowak Felicity - Team Fluff (Desert Harbor Doberman Rescue/Phoenix, AZ) John Nowak Hewett - Team Fluff (MatchDog Rescue/Marlton, NJ) John Nowak Enrique - Team Ruff (SATO Project/New York, NY and San Juan, Puerto Rico) John Nowak Julep - Team Fluff (Kentucky Humane Society/Louisville, KY) John Nowak Erin - Team Fluff (AHeinz57 Pet Rescue/DeSoto, IA) John Nowak Daphney John Nowak Karen - Team Ruff (Helping Hounds Dog Rescue/North Syracuse, NY) John Nowak Hunter - Team Fluff (Green Dogs Unleashed/Troy, VA) John Nowak Lacey - Team Fluff (Rescue Dogs Rock NYC/New York, NY) John Nowak Kiki - Team Fluff (Florida Little Dog Rescue/St. Cloud, FL) John Nowak Ivy - Team Ruff (Nickel City Canine Rescue/Lancaster, NY) John Nowak Lex Woofer - Team Fluff (Great Dog Rescue New England/Andover, MA) John Nowak Liberty - Team Fluff (MatchDog Rescue/Marlton, NJ) John Nowak Inez - Team Ruff (Animal Friends of the Humane Society/Hamilton, OH) John Nowak Lightning - Team Ruff (Buddy's Second Chance Rescue/Buffalo, NY) John Nowak Jake - Team Ruff (Arizona Humane Society/Phoenix, AZ) John Nowak Penny - Team Fluff (Angel City Pit Bulls/Los Angeles, CA) John Nowak Tuani - Team Ruff (SOS Animales/Nicaragua) John Nowak Trixie - Team Fluff (Little Traverse Bay Humane Society/Harbor Springs, MI) John Nowak Mary - Team Fluff (Southside SPCA/Meherrin, VA) John Nowak Redbud - Team Ruff (Oklahoma Humane Society/Oklahoma City, OK) John Nowak Princess Sophia - Team Ruff (Green Dogs Unleashed/Troy, VA) John Nowak Lin-Manuel Furanda - Team Fluff (SATO Project/New York, NY and San Juan, Puerto Rico) John Nowak Bernie - Team Fluff (SATO Project/New York, NY and San Juan, Puerto Rico) John Nowak Winston - Team Fluff (Phoenix Animal Rescue/Chester Springs, PA) John Nowak Linen - Team Ruff (Dog Star Rescue/Bloomfield, CT) John Nowak Phoenix - Team Fluff (Helping Hounds Dog Rescue/North Syracuse, NY) John Nowak Mabel - Team Ruff (Green Dogs Unleashed/Troy, VA) John Nowak Smoosh - Team Fluff (Florida Little Dog Rescue Group/St. Cloud, FL) John Nowak Strudel - Team Ruff (Fives Acres Animal Shelter/St. Charles, MO) John Nowak Rory - Team Fluff (Big Lake Humane Society/Muskegon, MI) John Nowak Lilly - Team Ruff (Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue/Deepwater, NJ) John Nowak Shelby - Team Fluff (Take Paws Rescue/New Orleans, LA) John Nowak Mini Paws - Team Ruff (Ninna's Road to Rescue/Shreveport, LA) John Nowak Pizzazz - Team Fluff (AHeinz57 Pet Rescue/DeSoto, IA) John Nowak Raspberry - Team Fluff (Bosley's Place/Smyrna, GA) John Nowak Buttercup - Team Fluff (Ninna's Road to Rescue/Shreveport, LA) John Nowak Marigold - Team Fluff (Danbury Animal Welfare Society/Bethel, CT) John Nowak Brie - Team Fluff (A Second Chance for Ziva/Chatham, NJ) John Nowak Buster - Team Fluff (Compassion Kind/St. Petersburg, FL) John Nowak Saquon Barky - Team Ruff (Providence Animal Center/Media, PA) John Nowak Luna - Team Ruff (Louie's Legacy Animal Shelter/New York, NY) John Nowak Shadow - Team Fluff (Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue/Deepwater, NJ) John Nowak Mercury - Team Fluff (Paws Across Pittsburgh/Pittsburgh, PA) John Nowak Colonel - Team Ruff (Kentucky Humane Society/Louisville, KY) John Nowak Aurelia - Team Fluff (Humane Society of Harrisburg Area/Harrisburg, PA) John Nowak Tina - Team Ruff (Northeast Ohio SPCA/Cleveland, OH) John Nowak Tula - Team Ruff (Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland/Westbrook, ME) John Nowak Murphy - Team Fluff (Jersey Girls Animal Rescue/North Plainfield, NJ) John Nowak Alice - Team Fluff (Florida Little Dog Rescue Group/St. Cloud, FL) John Nowak Travis - Team Ruff (Florida Little Dog Rescue Group/St. Cloud, FL) John Nowak Paralee - Team Ruff (Phoenix Animal Rescue/Chester Springs, PA) John Nowak Gorby - Team Ruff (Green Dogs Unleashed/Troy, VA) John Nowak Paws Allen - Team Fluff (Buddy's Second Chance Rescue/Buffalo, NY) John Nowak Jubilee - Team Ruff (Connecticut Humane Society/Newington, CT) John Nowak Belle - Team Fluff (The Animal Pad/San Diego, CA) John Nowak Sully - Team Fluff (Paws Across Pittsburgh/Pittsburgh, PA) John Nowak Orla - Team Ruff (AHeinz57 Pet Rescue/DeSoto, IA) John Nowak Maxx - Team Ruff (Nevada SPCA/Las Vegas, NV) John Nowak Astro - Team Ruff (Humane Society of Missouri/St. Louis, MO) John Nowak Bark Kent - Team Fluff (Great Dog Rescue New England/Andover, MA) John Nowak Queenie - Team Fluff (Florida Little Dog Rescue Group/St. Cloud, FL) John Nowak Abigail - Team Fluff (Operation Paws for Homes/Alexandria, VA) John Nowak Torch - Team Fluff (Dusty Tail's Animal Rescue/North Charleston, SC) John Nowak Captain - Team Ruff (Green Dogs Unleashed/Troy, VA) John Nowak Ollie - Team Ruff (Muddy Paws/New York, NY) John Nowak Spike - Team Ruff (Southside SPCA/Meherrin, VA) John Nowak Callen - Team Ruff (Helen Woodward Animal Center/Rancho Santa Fe, CA) John Nowak Trio - Team Ruff (Louie's Legacy Animal Shelter/New York, NY) John Nowak Blaze - Team Fluff (Green Dogs Unleashed/Troy, VA) John Nowak Mardipaw - Team Fluff (Humane Society of Missouri/St. Louis, MO) John Nowak Sky - Team Ruff (Compassion Kind/St. Petersburg, FL) John Nowak Coto - Team Fluff (Jersey Girls Animal Rescue/North Plainfield, NJ) John Nowak Petunia - Team Ruff (Helen Woodward Animal Center/Rancho Santa Fe, CA) John Nowak Pumpkin - Team Fluff (Humane Society of Greater Dayton/Dayton, OH) John Nowak Aloe - Team Ruff (Paws Crossed/Elmsford, NY) John Nowak Suds - Team Ruff (Dog Star Rescue/Bloomfield, CT) John Nowak Shari - Team Fluff (Nickel City Canine Rescue/Lancaster, NY) John Nowak Bo Duke John Nowak Sprinkle - Team Ruff (Danbury Animal Welfare Society/Bethel, CT) John Nowak Boone - Team Fluff (One Tail at a Time/Chicago, IL) John Nowak Bonnie - Team Ruff (Animal Friends of the Humane Society/Hamilton, OH) John Nowak Sarge - Team Fluff (Angel City Pit Bulls/Los Angeles, CA) John Nowak Beethoven - Team Ruff (Best Friends Animal Society/New York, NY) John Nowak Rain - Team Ruff (Green Dogs Unleashed/Troy, VA) John Nowak Bohdi - Team Fluff (Florida Little Dog Rescue Group/St. Cloud, FL) John Nowak
