Maddie's Fund

Community Conversations are taking a two-week break on 11/25 and 12/2 for the Fall holiday break. We invite you to reflect and/or take action during this time. In case you are interested, please find a message from our Community Conversations Steering Committee and a curated list of resources on Maddie's Pet Forum: https://lnkd.in/gyU4-q9f We look forward to seeing you again for the Community Conversation on December 9th.?

We hope?to?see you on the next Community Conversations call #ThanksToMaddie on Monday, 11/18/24 at 11am PT?for?"Exploring Pet Inclusive Transportation Options to Increase Access to Veterinary Care," a presentation by Gayle Bair, Pet Retention Liaison of Animal Friends, Marty Sampson, Founder and CEO of Leash, and Sarah McGoldrick, Vice President of Animal Operations at Dallas Pets Alive!.? Register?for?the call today:?https://lnkd.in/gGuQCRtM Don't forget that you are eligible?for?grants up?to?$5,000?for?viewing live or on-demand!?

The Community Conversation on November 11th is canceled in observance of Veterans Day. If you would like to learn more, please visit the conversation on Maddie’s Pet Forum for a message from our Community Conversations Steering Committee and a curated list of resources: https://lnkd.in/gxajFrqn We look forward to seeing you again for the presentation on “Exploring Pet Inclusive Transportation Options to Increase Access to Veterinary Care” on November 18th.

We hope?to?see you on the next Community Conversations call #ThanksToMaddie on Monday, 11/04/24 at 11am PT?for?"Building Grant Success in Animal Well-being: Strategies for Readiness, Writing and Reporting," a presentation by Elizabeth Gamboa from PetSmart Charities and Jory Bowers Jolivet from Austin Pets Alive!. Register?for?the call today:?https://lnkd.in/gGWUNXFK Don't forget that you are eligible?for?grants up?to?$5,000?for?viewing live or on-demand!

We hope?to?see you on the next Community Conversations call #ThanksToMaddie on Monday, 10/28/24 at 11am PT?for "From?? Policy?? to?? Practice:?? Addressing?? Gaps?? in?? Emotional?? Support?? Animal? ?Documentation?? for?? Vulnerable?? Communities??," a presentation by HEART LA's Diana Cruz and Zaira Bernal. Register?for?the call today:?https://lnkd.in/gWzFuf_k Don't forget that you are eligible?for?grants up?to?$5,000?for?viewing live or on-demand!

*Sneak peek!* Watch the short video for Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing below, and join us for the free virtual event on November 13! Can't make the live event? Register anyway to watch on-demand later.

We hope?to?see you on the next Community Conversations call #ThanksToMaddie on Monday, 10/21/24 at 11am PT?for a panel discussion on "Racial Inequities in the Veterinary Profession." Panelists include:? Dr. Chumkee Aziz, DVM, DABVP, Outreach Veterinarian, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program Jessica Lopez, Founder & Executive Director, The PAW Mission Lecia Mata, President, Natives in VetMed Dr. Dr. Azalia Boyd, CEO, Dr. Azalia Boyd and Boyd Veterinary Services Dr. Raye Taylor, CEO/CMO, Taylor Veterinary Services; Vice President, Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine Register?for?the call today:?https://lnkd.in/gZ6aSjra Don't forget that you are eligible?for?grants up?to?$5,000?for?viewing live or on-demand!?

On Wednesday, November 13th, join us?for in-depth conversations with and presentations by four of the nation’s top pet-inclusive housing specialists, including?Christine Kim, founder of?My Dog is My Home,?who?will?present “Understanding Human Homelessness Response Systems for Better Animal Welfare Advocacy & Program Design.” Part of?Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing Edition, this one-hour presentation will provide an overview of three elements of the human homeless response system: diversion and prevention, emergency shelters and interim housing, and permanent housing.

The Community Conversation on October 14th is cancelled in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day and?Yom?Kippur. If you'd like to learn more, Community Conversations Steering Committee has curated a list of ways to learn and grow through understanding the importance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. You can find these resources and collaborate on Maddie's Pet Forum! https://lnkd.in/gfcrtksM For those honoring?Yom?Kippur, here is a great article to help you plan ahead for your furry friends as you fast with this great article?Yom?Kippur?and dogs:?https://lnkd.in/gKGTwHRg We look forward to seeing you again on October 21st for our Community Conversation about?Racial Inequities in Veterinary Medicine.

We hope?to?see you on the next Community Conversations call #ThanksToMaddie on Monday, 10/07/24 at 11am PT?for a presentation on "Understanding Domestic Violence to Better Support Survivors and Their Pets" by Janel Griffieth, Non-Profit Leader and Animal Well-Being Professional. Register?for?the call today:?https://lnkd.in/e_ANRj8R Don't forget that you are eligible?for?grants up?to?$5,000?for?viewing live or on-demand!