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IAM Local 701 Volunteers Pack Meals, Deliver Hope Through IAM H.E.L.P.S. Event
More than 150 volunteers from IAM Local 701 came together on Feb. 28 to support this year’s IAM H.E.L.P.S. community service event at Feed My Starving Children in Aurora, Ill., demonstrating the union’s ongoing commitment to service and solidarity. Participants...
IAM Midwest Territory Hosts Inaugural Snowmobile Run to Support Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines
The IAM Midwest Territory recently hosted its inaugural Snowmobile Run Fundraiser to benefit the IAM Union’s favorite charity, Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines (GDA | TLC), bringing together IAM Union members, families, and community supporters for a day...
IAM District 837 Members Volunteer to Improve Local School
District 837 members proudly participated in the 2025 IAM H.E.L.P.S. community service event at Salem Lutheran Church in Florissant, Mo. Eleven dedicated IAM members volunteered their time and talents to support much-needed improvements at the church’s school...
IAM District 66 H.E.L.P.S. Support Wisconsin Food Pantry
On Monday, Dec. 15, members of IAM District 66 representing Locals 21, 1030, 1115, and 2191 all joined together at the WAFER Food Pantry in La Crosse, Wis. to volunteer their time sorting and preparing donations for community members in need. “Events like this...
Annual District 9 Brunch Benefits St. Louis-Area Military Veterans
The 13th annual IAM District 9 Veterans Brunch gathered nearly 100 attendees to honor and celebrate veterans. Forty military veterans were invited guests at the event. “It’s a privilege to host this event every year because we take pride in our members who are...
Minnesota District 77 Supports Local Toys for Tots Drive
District 77 members in Minnesota once again stepped up for families in need this holiday season by supporting Unity One Credit Union’s annual Toys for Tots drive. Locals 737 and 459 each approved funding motions that covered a significant share of this year’s...
IAM District 9 Volunteers Prepare St. Louis Soldiers Memorial for Veterans Day Parade
Members from IAM District 9 recently joined together to give back to their community and honor those who served. Volunteers gathered at Soldiers Memorial in downtown St. Louis to help prepare the grounds ahead of the city’s upcoming Veterans Day Parade. Nearly twenty...
IAM Local 2018 Stands with TSA Workers Impacted by Government Shutdown
IAM Local 2018 members in Indianapolis stepped up once again for working families – this time supporting federal workers hit hard by the latest government shutdown. As part of the IAM Midwest Territory’s H.E.L.P.S. program, volunteers spent the day at the Gleaner Food...
Congratulations to IAM District 5!
The Midwest Territory proudly recognizes District 5 as the 2025 Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines Top Dog Award winner.Thank you for your outstanding dedication and continued support for GDA | TLC!
Patrick Acuna Speech on GDA|TLC’s Rehabilitative Prison Program for Incarcerated Individuals
Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines prison training program is designed to meet the increasing demand for service dogs while providing an opportunity for education, rehabilitation, and community improvement within the prison system through the experience of...
Megan & Paxton | Facility Dog Team
Megan has been a Certified Child Life Specialist in Huntsville, AL for 6 years. In her new role as a facility dog handler, she will work alongside her facility dog at Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children in their pediatric radiology and surgery areas, at their...
Kim & Valoo | Facility Dog Team
Kim works for a non-profit organization that offers the only emergency, temporary, and residential care for children in their community. They are open 24/7 and rely on community support to continue to meet the needs of and ensure the safety of children in need. Change...
Lauren & Barlow | Autism Service Dog Team
Meet Laura, the mother of three beautiful children: Brynn, Brooklynn, and Christian. Her daughters are both on the Autism Spectrum, and she is committed to giving them the help and support they need to thrive daily. A typical day presents many challenges in her...
What a Guide Dog Means to Me
Guide Dogs of America graduate, Luetta Johnson, tells what her guide dog, Gouda, means to her.
How my guide dog changed my life .changed my life
Hi i am Chris and i am totally blind. This video talks about my first guide dog Summit. It forever changed my life. She came from Guide Dogs of America in Selma, CA. Any questions or comments are appreciated. Enjoy the video and thanks for watching. Please don’t...
Veteran Service Dog, Kora
Caroline is a medically retired combat veteran. While in the Air Force, she flew the KC-135R/T and deployed to Qatar and Turkey in support of Operation INHERENT RESOLVE, Operation FREEDOM SENTINEL, and Operation RESTORE HOPE. Her service dog Kora provides assistance...
Air Force Veteran Kim Shares Her Journey with GDA | TLC Service Dog Jackson
Kim served in the Air Force 21 years as an Force Support Officer. During her service, she deployed 4 times in support of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. On one of her deployments to Iraq, she lived and worked 100 yards from a burn pit for 9 months, likely the cause of...
IAM District 77 Members Lend a Hand to Minnesota Veterans
IAM District 77 members recently volunteered to support the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MAC-V), continuing a strong tradition of giving back to those in need. IAM members from Locals 469, 737, 1575, and 112 – alongside IAM Midwest Territory staff and...