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Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Evers & Sons to Sponsor and Exhibit at the 2025 GPA Midstream Convention
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Evers & Sons Inc. is proud to announce our continued support of the midstream energy sector through our sponsorship and participation in the 2025 GPA Midstream Convention, scheduled for September 21-24 in San Antonio, Texas. As a dedicated member of GPSA, Evers & Sons is honored to support this year's event: Vendor Night Sponsor – Sunday, September 21, from 5pm – 8pm Stop by our booth to meet our team and explore upcoming opportunities and partnerships. Lunch & Learn Sponsor – Tuesday, September 23, from 12pm – 1pm Join us for an insightful presentation by Titan, a leader in process equipment manufacturing and engineering. Full Convention Schedule: Since 1921, the GPA Midstream Association has helped drive progress in the natural gas liquids and midstream sector. By advancing advocacy, setting technical standards, promoting safety, and investing in workforce development, GPA Midstream empowers companies like ours to build and maintain energy infrastructure with excellence. As a recent recipient of GPA Midstream Safety Awards, Evers & Sons is proud to be recognized for our dedication to safe project execution and our commitment to our people and partners. These accolades reflect our core values and ongoing investment in training, field procedures, and continuous improvement across all divisions. We invite all attendees to join us during Vendor Night, and attend Tuesday's Lunch & Learn to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the progress of the midstream industry. About GPA Midstream & GPSA GPA Midstream Association represents the U.S. midstream industry, advocating for sound public policy, developing industry standards, and leading technical research that shapes operations from the wellhead to the market. GPA Midstream is committed to improving safety, efficiency, and environmental performance across the midstream sector. The GPSA is the allied organization of GPA Midstream, composed of equipment suppliers, engineering firms, and service providers. Together, GPA Midstream and GPSA form a powerful partnership focused on technical advancement, education, and collaborative problem-solving across the midstream value chain. About Evers & Sons Inc. A third-generation family-operated firm, Evers & Sons Inc., is at the forefront of oil and gas construction. With comprehensive expertise in pipelines, gas and liquid plants, and fabrication, we offer services ranging from installation to integrity maintenance and even demolition. Rooted in Texas, our commitment to safety and quality has secured master service agreements with the nation's leading energy giants. The information contained in this press release is available on our website at
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
'Homeless to homeroom': April lunch and learn focuses on how public schools address housing insecurity
SAW Housing's April Lunch & Learn addresses how public school systems address students experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness. Central office representatives from Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro Public Schools will facilitate a community conversation entitled 'Homeless to Homeroom: Recognizing Housing Insecurity in our Students.' The Lunch & Learn event will be from noon – 1:30 p.m. at Augusta Health's Community Care Building on Thursday, April 24. Participants are encouraged to bring a brown-bagged lunch for the community conversation. 'Every child deserves not just a place in the classroom, but a place in our hearts,' said Ryan Barber, assistant superintendent of Waynesboro Public Schools. 'When we serve students experiencing homelessness, we affirm their dignity and invest in a future where every student, regardless of circumstance, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. We truly believe in the power of education to change outcomes for our students." The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is a federal law that establishes access to free and appropriate public education. It's something that the three local public schools systems take seriously. Ashley Whitesel is the homeless liaison coordinator for Augusta County Public Schools. Students experiencing homelessness face numerous challenges that impede their educational progress, she said. 'The McKinney-Vento Act eliminates the barriers to education for these students, ensuring that they have equal access to high-quality education and the necessary supports to succeed," said Whitesel. "By addressing the specific needs of students experiencing homelessness, the act works to ensure they have the opportunity to thrive, no matter their circumstances.' Miriam Burrows is part of the SAW Housing leadership team, as well as the director of educational programming for the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge. She helped coordinate the April Lunch & Learn topic, because she believes the link between housing insecurity and quality education is worth a community discussion. 'While I'm lucky to get to work with students from all of our public schools — I also walk the halls as a parent, and I see how far beyond traditional academics our teachers and administrators are asked to stretch,' Burrows said. 'They're navigating hunger and trauma. I was floored to learn how many students in our schools are housing insecure. Our educators are being called on to carry more than ever, and we owe it to them — and to our students — to talk about it, understand it, and together, ask how we can help.' Dan Layman, CEO of the Community Foundation and part of the leadership team for SAW Housing, agrees. "The profound impact of housing insecurity is often lost in conversations about public education in our community,' Layman said. 'It is a hard truth to digest, but the efforts of our school districts to overcome these obstacles are equally heroic.' Nate Collins, executive director of student services for Staunton City Schools, hopes the community conversation sheds light on challenges the three local systems are working to overcome. 'I hope to help attendees better understand the real impact of housing insecurity and homelessness on student learning and growth,' Collins said. 'I'm also excited to share steps schools take to support students experiencing homelessness in our area, and I hope attendees leave the session thinking about ways we can work together as a community to support some of our most vulnerable children and families.' Since the inaugural SAW Housing Summit in October of 2023, the Lunch & Learn series has been a way to continue the community conversation around affordable housing solutions. Past recent topics have included critical home repair, community land trusts and housing justice and the poor. 'Ongoing dialogue helps maintain momentum, drive action, and keep people engaged,' said Anna Leavitt, director of Community Action Partnership Staunton Augusta Waynesboro (CAPSAW). Leavitt is also part of the SAW Housing leadership team. 'Keeping conversations alive between meetings helps build stronger relationships among stakeholders — whether it's community members, locality officials or advocates." More: 'Magic and aweness' has an opening date: Breakdown of Virginia's first Buc-ee's More: Grepps, Dimitt to square off in Board of Supervisors primary; Butch Wells to run for school board seat — Patrick Hite is a reporter at The News Leader. Story ideas and tips always welcome. Connect with Patrick (he/him/his) at phite@ and on Instagram @hitepatrick. Subscribe to us at This article originally appeared on Staunton News Leader: Lunch and learn tackles topic of public schools and homelessness
