Protecting our most precious resources - our children and our wildlife
#InspiredByWes Global Clean-up Effort
Help us make a global impact!
Did you know that 80% of marine pollution comes from land-based sources?
Did you know that 6.5 million tons of litter enter the world's oceans each year?
Did you know worldwide, 100,000 marine mammals and turtles are killed annually by plastic litter?
Wes' final wish was to inspire others to keep our waters clean and save the wildlife. It is our mission to keep his legacy alive. Let The Wes Strong Foundation know that you too are #InspiredByWes. Plan your own #InspiredByWes clean-up in your community. Notify us of your upcoming event, and we will share it on social media. Be sure to let us know your findings once the event has passed. With your help, we can make it a global movement so our animals no longer have to suffer. Let's make a difference!
Reference: World Ocean Network, Pollution - Facts and Figures, https://www.worldoceannetwork.org/won-part-6/carem-wod-2014-4/thematic-resources-pollution/facts-figures-pollution/
scheduled community clean-ups
April 24th - Newport News Park, Newport News, VA
Who? Everyone welcome!
What? Family-friendly clean-up event
Where? Meet at the Peace Garden in Newport News Park
When? Saturday, April 24th @ 10:30am
Why? April is Earth Month!
Point of Contact: Amanda Danna
*NOTE* Please bring your own trash pickers, buckets, gloves, water, proper attire, etc. Trash bags will be provided. Everyone should follow CDC social distancing and mask guidelines as necessary.
April 24th - Yorktown Beach, Yorktown, VA
Who? Everyone welcome!
What? Family-friendly clean-up event
Where? Meet at the fountain near the parking garage at Yorktown Beach
When? Saturday, April 24th @ 10:30am
Why? April is Earth Month!
Point of Contact: Krista Pak
*NOTE* Please bring your own trash pickers, buckets, gloves, water, proper attire, etc. Trash bags will be provided. Everyone should follow CDC social distancing and mask guidelines as necessary.
April 24th - Seaford Elementary School, Seaford, VA
Who? Everyone welcome!
What? Family-friendly clean-up event
Where? Meet at the front entrance near the bulldog at Seaford Elementary
When? Saturday, April 24th @ 10:30am
Why? April is Earth Month!
Point of Contact: Stephanie Freeman
*NOTE* Please bring your own trash pickers, buckets, gloves, water, proper attire, etc. Trash bags will be provided. Everyone should follow CDC social distancing and mask guidelines as necessary.
April 24th - Huntington Beach, Newport News, VA
Who? Everyone welcome!
What? Family-friendly clean-up event
Where? Meet in the parking lot closest to the James River Bridge at Huntington Beach
When? Saturday, April 24th @ 11:00am
Why? April is Earth Month!
Point of Contact: Terrie Baumgardner
*NOTE* Please bring your own trash pickers, buckets, gloves, water, proper attire, etc. Trash bags will be provided. Everyone should follow CDC social distancing and mask guidelines as necessary.
we collect supplies for our local wildlife rehabbers!
Needed Supplies:
FOOD ITEMS:
Pro plan canned dog food (puppy and grain-free)
Purina kitten dry food, Purina puppy chow (red bag preferred)
Baby food (chicken, sweet potato), Cheerios
Baby food dry cereal
Unsalted raw peanuts, walnuts (halves), pecans (halves)
Hard shell nuts
Fresh/frozen chicken/turkey (any part or whole)
Fruit (apples, pears, grapes, berries)
Veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, carrots, squash, zucchini, brussel sprouts)
Large water bottles
Sunflower seeds, wild bird seed
Peanut butter, natural applesauce
Calf Manna (Tractor Supply)
Frozen mice from Rodent Pro
Cracked corn, dried corn on the cob
CLEANING SUPPLIES:
Liquid anti-bacterial hand soap
Bleach, Clorox wipes, Dawn dish soap
Laundry detergent, kleenex
Paper towels, trash bags
TREATMENT/HOUSING SUPPLIES:
Heating pads w/o auto shut off
Reptile heaters
Exo Terra repti glo 5.0 bulbs
Pet carriers (plastic air kennels)
Heavy stoneware animal bowls
Large metal cages - bunny, ferret, parrot, etc.
Disposable pie tins
Pet hammocks, nesting boxes/cubes
MEDICAL SUPPLIES:
Medical scales, flavorless pedialyte, q-tips, cotton balls
Latex & nitrile surgical gloves (med/large)
O-ring syringes - assorted sizes
Bandaging materials, ziploc bags
Capstar (less than 25lbs) and Advantage (large dog)
RESCUE, TRANSPORT, MISC. SUPPLIES:
Towels, receiving blankets
training pee pads
People disposable bed pads
Hot hands hand warmers
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The Wes Strong Foundation represents who Wes was and what he loved. Since it is our mission to carry out his legacy, we also strive to support the environment and the wildlife that lives within it. In addition to grants, we also collect commonly used and greatly needed supplies for the local wildlife rehabbers of Hampton Roads all year round. These individuals are licensed volunteers who rescue, rehabilitate, and release wildlife in our area.