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The Fred Jones Family Foundation, a nonprofit and charitable foundation dedicated to supporting 501(c)3 organizations that increase the quality of life in central Oklahoma, has opened applications for the 2022 Mary Eddy Jones Signature Gift.

The $75,000 grant was created to award organizations in Oklahoma that have been in existence for a minimum of three years and have a primary focus on arts, culture and/or landscaping improvements.

Applications are due on Friday, May 27, and the award recipient will be announced later this year. More information about the grant, the application process and how to apply, can be found online.

– Jeanine Bertou, Jones PR

AKC Reunite, the largest nonprofit pet microchip identification and recovery service provider in the nation, recently announced the donation of $526,500 to K-9 units throughout the country through its AKC Reunite Adopt a K-9 Cop matching grant program.

Six Oklahoma police departments received grants, including the Tulsa Police Department and the Roland Police Department.

These donations help police departments throughout the United States purchase K-9 police dogs. Many of the police dogs acquired are used as patrol dogs as well as detection dogs, helping to locate narcotics, explosives and evidence.

Learn more about AKC Reunite’s initiative on their website.

– Jeanine Bertou, Jones PR

Friends of the Oklahoma Governor’s Mansion has revealed the annual state holiday ornament. The 2021 ornament features a wreath and berries, complete with a white ribbon with “Oklahoma 2021” imprinted on it and the beautiful state bird of Oklahoma, the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher. These elegant birds add a sophisticated touch to this year’s ornament design.

Past ornaments have recognized Oklahoma’s heritage, historical buildings and state symbols, making the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher the perfect addition to the collection.

This year’s ornament costs $15 and can be purchased directly from the Friends of the Mansion website or from select retail stores around the state.

– Jeanine Bertou, Jones PR

Dolese Bros. Co. recently donated four trucks to rural fire departments, including the Canute, Turley, Meeker and Rush Creek fire departments.

Dolese presented the keys to a 2011 Peterbilt Cabin Chassis to all four fire departments that will aid in the storage of water supply. The departments will retrofit the trucks and turn them into water tankers which will also help with the overall wellbeing of the surrounding communities.

Dolese has historically donated used trucks to fire departments in need across the state and understands that adequate fire equipment is critical to save lives and property in an emergency.

– Jeanine Bertou, Jones PR

Through its Corporate Work Study Program, Cristo Rey OKC students are paired with a local business to provide administrative support, but students – who represent the city’s future workforce – can’t get this opportunity without the support of van drivers.

Cristo Rey OKC van drivers are responsible for transporting students to and from work on assigned routes every day, ensuring student safety stays a top priority. A few requirements include having a valid driver’s license and clean DMV record (five years).

Applicants are welcome to send resumes to the Corporate Work Study Program Operations Manager or learn more by visiting CristoReyOKC.org.

– Carolyn Taylor, Jones PR