Volunteering can be a family affair! Meet CAA volunteers and mother-son duo, Beth and Erik Sawyer. They’ve been helping with CAA activities for years — embracing everything from handing out pamphlets at Grand Old Days to writing Postcards for Animals. Read below for Beth’s account of what inspires her and her son, Erik, to maintain a plant-based lifestyle and pitch in to spread the word.
Compassionate Action for Animals
In their own words: Middle school students share thoughts on Bridges of Respect
Bridges of Respect provides free humane education presentations for middle schools, high schools, after-school programs, colleges, and community groups. While presentations have mostly been offered in the Twin Cities metro area, the recent increase in online learning has opened the door for Bridges of Respect to connect with students in other cities and states.
Recently, Shannon Kimball and Suzy Sorenson teamed up to share a Bridges of Respect presentation via Zoom with a 7th and 8th grade Health class in Pocatello, Idaho. Several students shared their feedback after the experience:
Volunteer Shout-Out: Lauren Robinson
Meet CAA Volunteer, Lauren Robinson. Lauren recently helped us distribute Twin Cities Veg Living magazines to businesses throughout the Twin Cities. She’s been vegan for more than seven years, driven by her compassion for fellow beings. Read on to find out what inspires Lauren to pitch in and to maintain her commitment to a plant-based lifestyle.
Meet Wholesome Minnesota Coordinator, Jodi Gruhn
Compassionate Action for Animals (CAA) recently hired a new Wholesome Minnesota Coordinator, Jodi Gruhn. Please join us in welcoming her to this exciting role!
Volunteer Shout-Out: Stefanee Bakke
Meet Stefanee Bakke, an all-around (all-star!) volunteer who has helped us with everything from sending Postcards for Animals to distributing copies of Twin Cities Veg Living to online administrative work.
Read on to discover what inspires Stefanee to volunteer for animals and eat plant-based.
Macalester CAA’s first quarter progress
By Brody Fuller, vice chair, Macalester College CAA branch
The Macalester College branch of CAA has been active for just over three months, and is focused on taking steps to promote plant-based options in the college cafeteria as well as organizing events while working towards short- and long-term goals. The group conducts bi-weekly meetings with members, and meeting topics have included guest speakers, consultation with plant-based professionals, and discussions about action to be taken to move the Macalester cafeteria towards more plant-based food options.
Find copies of 2021 Twin Cities Veg Living at these locations
Pick up your free copy of Twin Cities Veg Living from one of these veg-friendly businesses. Limited quantities available. While supplies last.
Twin Cities Veg Living Issue 7 is Here!
You’re going to love this year’s issue of Twin Cities Veg Living! It’s packed with great recipes from local chefs, a guide to veg-friendly Black-owned businesses, the lowdown on where to grab a top-notch brunch, nutritional tips, animal sanctuary updates, thoughts on building a humane society from Christine Coughlin, state director for the Humane Society of the United States, and so much more. Check it out!
Take Action for Animals and Climate by March 31
Minnesota’s Environmental Quality Review Board is seeking public input on changes to how it measures the greenhouse gas impact of new and expanded feedlots (aka factory farms).
It’s critical that the board hear from the public the full weight of environmental impacts caused by factory farming. Your input could help to entirely prevent the introduction of new or expanded factory farming operations in our state, and assist in the transition to a more humane and climate-friendly economy.
Fill out this form to take action now. More information and further ways to take action are discussed below.
Curious about our online auction? Here’s a preview.
The silent auction is part of our 2021 Annual Banquet fundraising event.
We have something for everyone at the 2021 Breathing Free online auction. Have a look and get ready to place your bids! The auction opens on March 9 and will close March 20 at midnight. (That’s midnight on the evening of our Annual Banquet.)