Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week.
Learn how to advocate for and design programs to support pet-inclusive housing solutions
Homelessness is a growing epidemic in the United States. According to the State of Homelessness: 2024 Edition report released by the National Alliance to End Homelessness, a record-high 653,104 people experienced homelessness on a single night in January 2023. More people than ever are experiencing homelessness for the first time and severe housing cost burden… Learn More
Does your animal organization need more foster caregivers? These 6 questions can help
Having trouble finding foster caregivers? These six questions can help guide you toward a successful strategy. 1. Is it easy to become a foster caregiver at your rescue organization? Research shows that the organizations with the biggest foster programs have quick and easy onboarding processes. Organizations that require things like… Learn More
Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing Edition is coming on November 13!
Camp Maddie is back! Join us for the third edition of Camp Maddie, a free virtual half-day event on Wednesday, November 13th from 9AM-1PM PT / 12PM-4PM ET. Across the country, many people face tough choices due to housing restrictions, often having to give up their pets. At Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing Edition, we will… Learn More
2024 ASPCA Hurricane Response & Relief Grants Initiative
To support animals and communities impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is offering $1 million in grants to cover expenses of animal welfare and other organizations supporting disaster response and relief for animals including supplies, transport costs, and veterinary care. Grants are now open and will close on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 5PM ET or when funding runs out. Learn More
2025 CalAnimals Executive Leadership Program
If you are an employee of one of CalAnimals’ member organizations, and are readying yourself to step into the role of CEO, you are invited to apply to participate in the CalAnimals Executive Leadership Program. Learn More
ASPCA is offering $3 million in grants
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is offering $3 million in grants to U.S. shelters by funding programs that support animal outcomes, animal psychological health, and access to veterinary care. The application is now open and will close Friday, October 18, 2024. Learn More
Weekly Community Conversations – No call today, 10/14
The Community Conversation on October 14th is cancelled in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Yom Kippur. If you’re interested, our 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!
Don’t forget: Monthly grant opportunity!
Maddie’s Fund is giving away a $3,000 grant each month to one lucky Maddie’s® Pet Forum member! You’ll automatically be entered to win each month when you start a new discussion, reply to a new post… Learn More
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