All articles tagged with #community effort
The Glide, an innovative 0.8-mile ice skating trail in Boulder Junction inspired by Ontario's Arrowhead Provincial Park, successfully returned for its second season, attracting visitors from across the country and boosting local businesses through community volunteer efforts and town improvements.
Francine, a beloved Lowe's store cat in Richmond, VA, went missing in 2017 and was later found over 80 miles away at a distribution center. After a community-led search and the involvement of Lowe's corporate, animal control, and rescue groups, she was safely recovered and returned home, bringing joy and relief to her supporters.
New Zealand is undertaking an ambitious nationwide effort to eradicate invasive species like rats and possums to protect its native wildlife, especially rare birds like the kiwi. Community volunteers, including students and backyard trappers, play a crucial role in trapping and removing these predators, which have historically devastated native bird populations. The project emphasizes social participation, technological innovation, and public support to achieve a predator-free goal by 2050, aiming to restore New Zealand's unique ecosystem.
Senior citizens on Moloka’i, including an 80-year-old, banded together to rescue seven puppies trapped under a deck in an abandoned property, showcasing a remarkable community effort to save and rehome the vulnerable animals.
During Canada's intense wildfire season, farmers in British Columbia actively fought fires to save their farms, forming an ad hoc fire brigade using their land knowledge and equipment, highlighting community resilience amid slow official response times.
Philadelphia's Office of Clean and Green Initiatives, led by Mayor Cherelle Parker, is launching a 13-week citywide cleaning program starting Monday. The initiative aims to address litter, illegal dumping, graffiti, and other quality of life issues in every neighborhood by the end of summer, involving over a dozen government agencies and community efforts.
A 2-year-old girl who had gone missing in a rural area of Michigan was found by a local citizen on an ATV about three miles from her home. The girl was asleep, using her smaller dog as a pillow while the larger one stayed nearby. She appeared to be in good health and was checked by medical staff. The successful outcome was attributed to the cooperation and coordination of various government and volunteer agencies, as well as community efforts.
A mass community cleanup effort is underway in Perry, Michigan, after an EF-1 tornado with wind speeds up to 95 mph struck the town, destroying buildings, uprooting trees, and downing power lines. The tornado caused significant damage in the downtown area, but fortunately, there were no reported injuries. Local residents, first responders, and city officials are working together to clear fallen trees and debris. The city of Perry has declared a state of emergency, and some residents are still without power. The community has come together to support the cleanup efforts, with local businesses providing food, water, and supplies.
Ana Delacruz, a 93-year-old woman with late-stage Alzheimer's, was found dead in the backseat of an unlocked car parked in a driveway less than a mile from her home in Port St. Lucie. She had been missing for a day and a half. No foul play is suspected. Delacruz had also gone missing about a year ago when her family was living in New Jersey and was found thanks to a community effort.
An unknown person or group has placed an army of troll dolls in the crevices of a wooden bridge in Portland, Oregon. The dolls occasionally get stolen, but locals replace them. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own troll dolls to contribute to the fun project.