Outreach For Animals Week 2008 Common Questions

What happens if I don't raise $200?

We hope that $200 is a realistic goal for everybody to raise, but we understand that you may have constraints that makes raising that amount difficult.  It's ok.  We appreciate any effort that you put in, and we'll still need your help in leafleting.

What do I tell people their money is going to?

Compassionate Action for Animals is funded mostly by friends and family of volunteers.  Your donations means that we can continue all of our work, including this leafleting, food giveaways, speakers, several potlucks a year, an e-newsletter that goes out to over 5,000 people, a conference, and many other outreach, educational, and social events.  All of what we do educates more people about factory farming and vegetarianism, and brings together a community of people to positively change the way we treat farm animals.  We continuously get feedback about how our work is changing the lives of both people and animals.

What if nobody that I know would donate?

When presented with honest, kind activism to help animals, many people are willing to give their support.  The people you know--friends, family, classmates, co-workers, neighbors, teammates, etc.--often want to support people they know.  Tell them how you are involved in helping farm animals, why you care about what you do, and ask directly for their support.  You'll be surprised!

I've never leafleted before.  Can I do this?

Absolutely!  Leafleting is easy.  All you have to do is open up a box of leaflets, smile, and start handing them out.  We know that there are many young adults who know little about the cruelties of factory farming, and when given information will rethink their practices.  You'll find that many people are happy to get the information and will thank you for being there. We have lots of tips, too.

But what if somebody asks me a question and I don't know the answer?

It's ok.  Nobody can have all the answers, and it's perfectly fine to tell them that you don't know.  You can refer them to contact information on the literature.  The most important thing is to remain kind and respectful.  We also have more information about how to do effective advocacy and answers to common questions.