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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...
2025 Spirit of the Midwest ‘Ride for Guides’ Supporters Cruise Scenic Iowa for Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines
IAM Midwest Territory members and motorcycle enthusiasts gathered at Eagle Point Park in Dubuque, Iowa, for the annual Spirit of the Midwest Ride for Guides. The ride featured a scenic route, camaraderie, and a shared mission: supporting Guide Dogs of America | Tender...
IAM District 9 Members Volunteer to Ensure Alton, Ill., Children Have Safe, Comfortable Beds
IAM District 9 recently led Locals 313, 660, 777, 1745 and 688 to build beds for children in need. Members volunteered with Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a non-profit organization that builds beds for local children. SHP serves 20 zip codes in and around Alton, Ill.,...
IAM Union District 6 Packs 25,000 Meals to Fight Hunger in Cedar Rapids
IAM Union District 6 held a HELPS event at Meals from the Heartland in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in which Local 1526 members and their families helped pack over 25,000 Taco Mac meals. When prepared, each meal pack contains six servings. Meals from the Heartland provides...
IAM District 5 Volunteers Unite to Fight Hunger at Great Plains Food Bank
IAM District 5, along with 12 members from Locals 2525, W33, and W384 recently organized and performed their second IAM H.E.L.P.S event for 2025 at the Great Plains Food Bank (GPFB) in Fargo, N.D. The local food bank is a vital organization committed to fighting...
IAM District 5 Volunteers Unite to Fight Hunger at Great Plains Food Bank
IAM District 5, along with 12 members from Locals 2525, W33, and W384 recently organized and performed their second IAM H.E.L.P.S event for 2025 at the Great Plains Food Bank (GPFB) in Fargo, N.D. The local food bank is a vital organization committed to fighting...
Local 778 Volunteers Return to Revitalize Kansas City Park
Fifteen dedicated members of IAM Local 778 recently donated their time and effort to support Raytown Parks and Recreation with a major cleanup at Minor Smith Park near Kansas City, Mo. This marks the second time Local 778 has volunteered in the park, demonstrating...
IAM Local 701 Helps Feed Children Around The World With Annual Volunteer Event
On April 26, more than 150 volunteers from IAM Local 701 came together to support the community at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) in Aurora, Ill., during their annual IAM HELPS event. Participants included Local 701 Business Representatives; staff; apprenticeship...
IAM Local 822 Brings Easter Joy to Illinois Families
IAM Local 822 (District 9) in Quincy, Ill., recently hosted its annual Easter Egg hunt to connect with local union members and celebrate the holiday together. “To say we had perfect weather, and an excellent turnout is an understatement! 2025 brought IAM Local 822 a...
IAM District 5 Joins Forces with Great Plains Food Bank to Fight Hunger
IAM District 5, along with members from Locals 2525 and W33, recently organized and performed their annual IAM H.E.L.P.S event at the Great Plains Food Bank (GPFB) in Fargo, N.D. The local food bank is a vital organization committed to fighting hunger by collecting,...