C.A.R.E Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity

We are both honored and excited to announce our newest board member Alex Galiani. Alex Galiani is the Sr. Director of Partnerships and Talent Development with Baltimore Corps. He leads a team of talented professionals committed to connecting employers and jobseekers to the right career match. His team leads workforce development initiatives and employer brand marketing strategies designed to connect talent with opportunity. Prior to his work with Baltimore Corps Alex led Business Development for Technically Media in the Baltimore and DC markets. His focus was to help companies hire diverse, local talent. With over 20 years of sales, marketing and talent acquisition experience his mission is to help organizations develop and cultivate a strong company culture that allows them to hire and retain top talent that impacts our communities. Alex and his wife, Grace, call Baltimore home and are raising three amazing children that they hope to inspire to chase their dreams wherever it may lead them. Alex believes that access to opportunity and education are cornerstones to building a strong ecosystem that fosters growth. His work is a testament to how incredibly passionate he is about access to opportunity, racial justice and equity. We can't wait for him to attend his first Gathering next week!

😿 As a pet lover, you understand the importance of providing your furry friend with the best possible care. But not everyone has the financial means to do so, which is why the Direct CARE Fund is such a valuable resource. With immediate funding support for preventative and emergency veterinarian care, Direct CARE ensures that every pet receives the care they deserve. 🤝🏼 And through the Rotating Vets Program, vets can volunteer their time and skills to help pets in need while learning more about the communities they serve. By donating to DirectCARE, you can become a part of a community that truly cares about animals and the people who love them. 🙌🏼 Visit the link below to donate today: https://lnkd.in/gbPpZUY8 💚 Special thanks to Maddie's Fund, Titos Vodka for Dog People and our CARE Centers for transforming our vision for human and animal well-being into a cute and furry reality! #DirectCARE #MaddiesFund #ThanksToMaddie #VodkaForDogPeople

“This PSA is about killing stereotypes and expanding the narrative of the perception of typical pet owners in our country. Often the heroes are Caucasian, and the villains are members of the BIPOC community. Animal lovers and caring pet owners are of all races.” says James Evans producer and founder of CARE in K9 Magazine. Watch the Video Here: https://lnkd.in/e6PVc6rm

“In Ojibwe culture we refer to them as they’re alive, because they are alive to us and all living things extend past you know, just human beings,” she said. “And I see aspects of that in that respect, and that awareness of their culture that life is not just our own experiences, but what goes on around them too.”

"Experiences like this with discrimination are a part of the reality of being Black, queer, disabled, and owning a dog breed that America has stigmatized as aggressive and unworthy of housing despite their actual individual characteristics. There are few people more prepared for discrimination against themselves or their dog’s breed than me. Yet, the preparation doesn’t prevent the prejudice and discrimination. What’s worse is I will never be compensated for the harm that this caused me." Megan Covington, Ph.D. A Must Read if you are paying attention to the current policies in our country, if you value human rights and if you are saying you are for Social Justice. It's not about the shirt you wear, the sign you post or the words you say... it's about the listening to learn and taking action! Link to the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/ejsJWsTD

Get your PRIDE Shirts order in time for Pride Month! NEW COLORS Added (Mauve and Light Blue)

The Gathering is CARE’s 3rd annual conference that centers around highlighting the wisdom of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) people working in partnership with Human and Animal organizations and individuals. This year’s Gathering will focus on recognizing the gifts we have as individuals, prioritizing relationship building and partnering together to be in community. Love in Action. Love is a Verb. Highlights are Keynote Speaker Schulyer Bailar, a Community Pet Fashion Show, Red Carpet Documentary Premiere, The REDI Challenge Game Show, Dancing lessons, and as always Community Action Oriented Panels addressing Housing and Access to Equitable Vet CARE and much more. Early Bird Tickets (available through June): $229  BIPOC Tickets: $99 (limited quantity) Hotel discounted rate of $199 a night at Lowes Hotel. For more information go to https://lnkd.in/eKxbycHZ #thegathering2024 #humanandanimalwellbeing #animalwelfare #animalwellbeing #humanwellbeing #equity #philadelphia

At the end of long travel week, someone said at our last talk “You live your acronym, CARE.” We are always going to listen to learn and share. We are a mighty group of compassion experts who advocate for Equity, happy to partner with likeminded organizations and individuals… because it’s the only way we are going to make real change. It’s not easy. Love is a Verb.

Calling all ChangeMakers! Join us Today, Monday April 29, 2024 at 3:00 pm EST for CARE's 1st ChangeMaker Series, The Keys to Fair Housing: Fair Housing 101 hosted by CARE's EJ and Housing Team Akisha Townsend Eaton and Aline Silva. Why do we CARE during Fair Housing Month? Join us in unraveling the intricate threads of systemic disparities within housing, as we equip you with the tools to pave the way toward a more equitable future for human and animal well-being. This entire series is FREE for all ChangeMakers. What is a ChangeMaker? A ChangeMaker is someone who is aiming to both be a beacon of truth and an inspiration for a brighter future. Join for FREE with the link in the bio. (on Facebook: Join for FREE here https://lnkd.in/esYkSNUx

What are yoilu doing today at 2:00? Join the webinar from Life of Riley, Spring Point Partners with our amazing Environmental Justice and Housing team Akisha Townsend Eaton and Aline Silva and SPP’s Chetana Mirle, Ph.D. to discuss how to leverage the intersections between animal advocacy and human rights campaigns. 🐾 Invisible Advocates: How the Social Justice Movement Influences Animal Advocacy 🐶    ✋ RSVP: https://lnkd.in/dWF_UHxN Whether your own work focuses on animal welfare or human rights, we encourage you to join us in our learning journey to explore the multidimensional approaches needed to advance equity and justice! #animaladvocacy #humananimalconnection #socialjustice #humanrights #webinar