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FRIENDS OF WILMINGTON PARKS IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTE THE SENSITIVE RESTORATION OF PARKLAND & BUILDINGS OF THE WILMINGTON STATE PARKS AND TO ADVOCATE PROGRAMS FOR PUBLIC ENRICHMENT

We are the voice and active force for a healthy and scenic Rappahannock River.  Through advocacy, restoration and education Friends of the Rappahannock is working to keep the Rappahannock watershed a safe and healthy place to live and play for generations to come.  Our Vision...A Rappahannock River…that is clean and safe for fish consumption and recreation from its headwaters to its confluence with the Chesapeake.A Rappahannock River… that supports a healthy and diverse aquatic ecosystem, with submerged grasses, oysters, crabs and other species returned to their historic levels and productivity.A Rappahannock River Watershed… where land use and runoff is managed to protect and enhance our riparian habitats, downstream waters, scenic viewsheds and historical resources.A Rappahannock Community… where the citizens and local governments are educated about river stewardship, where they take a sense of personal stewardship over the river resource, and where they take action in their own backyards and communities to protect it.

PROMOTE AND ENHANCE WATER QUALITY OF THE REEDY RIVER

THE PURPOSE OF THE GARDEN CLUB OF LEXINGTON IS TO STIMULATE THE KNOWLEDGE AND LOVE OF GARDENING, TO SHARE THE ADVANTAGES OF ASSOCIATION BY MEANS OF EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, CORRESPONDENCE AND PUBLICATIONS, AND TO RESTORE, IMPROVE, AND PROTECT THE QUALITY OF THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTION IN THE FIELDS OF CONSERVATION AND CIVIC IMPROVEMENT.

SUPPORT & ADVOCACY OF RECREATIONAL PARK

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The Friends of Mindowaskin Park, Inc. was formed in 1992 to revitalize and preserve Mindowaskin Park in Westfield, NJ. With a combination of public and private effort, the restoration effort continues. Our mission is to ensure the long-term enjoyment of the public park by Westfield residents and patrons. We work independently, but in cooperation with the town of Westfield to preserve this historically significant park.

MissionEmpowering people to protect and restore waterVisionThriving community, economy, and habitat through access to clean, abundant waterCore Principles:We pursue clean water for all with passion and determination.We are a credible voice on water policy and public engagement.We expect government to safeguard water, and we hold public agencies accountable.We believe in the power of grassroots action.We engage people in activities to inspire water stewardship.Guiding Values:Local leadership, rooted in communities, is the foundation for our success.Science is nonpartisan and guides our work.Water is to be shared, enjoyed and cherished.Collaboration is our hallmark.

Friends of Peak Creek (FOPC) is a community-based, all volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving and protecting the environs of the Peak Creek Watershed. Our mission is to enhance and preserve a valuable headwater of the New River, improve water quality and ecological habitat in the creek, foster environmental awareness, help develop sustainable recreational and economic resources for all to enjoy.

Mission of Mercy Canada is a Christian organization which exists to help meet the physical and spiritual needs of the hurting children and adults of north east India by feeding, housing, educating and providing health and wellness care. Our vision is to see the children of India who live in poverty, experience transformation and wholeness through God's love. We can only succeed in fulfilling our mission to help children and the poor in India when people like you are involved and informed about the needs and opportunities! Thank you for joining us in making a difference.

Concordia fosters a dynamic intellectual environment... …marked by students engaged in learning both inside and outside the classroom, by faculty dedicated to excellence in teaching, mentoring, and professional achievement, and by a rich blend of rigorous undergraduate programs. Concordia delivers a distinctive education… …That integrates fields of study, connects theory to practice, combines liberal with professional education, and promotes interaction between campus life and classroom learning in order to form men and women who will flourish in an increasing diverse and interconnected world.

The University of Alberta’s vision since its inception 100 years ago has been to be one of the world’s great universities for the public good, an institution for the “uplifting of the whole people” in the words of our first president, Henry Marshall Tory. Today that vision endures and is built upon a foundation of institutional values, vision, mission, and cornerstones. The university is one of the largest employers in Alberta, with more than 14,000 full- and part-time employees. Nearly 70,000 direct and indirect jobs in Alberta are the result of the existence of the University of Alberta. TEC Edmonton, a partnership between the university and Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, brings the results of innovation to the benefit of Albertans by fostering commercialization of research. Technology transfer stimulates economic growth through the creation of spinoff companies and technology licensing to existing companies.