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What fun things does your organization do to engage with the community over the holidays?

  • 1.  What fun things does your organization do to engage with the community over the holidays?

    Posted 11-26-2019 09:10 AM

    Post a photo or several!


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  • 2.  RE: What fun things does your organization do to engage with the community over the holidays?

    Posted 11-27-2019 08:51 AM

    We are hosting our first PETmas PAWty in cooperation with Petco's Photos with Santa. A local high school "Helping Paws" Club was looking for ways to support the cause and we decided something fun and educational would be a good start. The kids are hosting games & activities, several local businesses are participating and hopefully we will reach a new & important audience -- the next generation of animal welfare advocates. Unfortunately, I'm finding that high school and college age kids don't know much about the current animal welfare climate in this country. I'm very surprised given the decades of advocacy, but it's important to understand where our gaps in communication are. And, kids can influence each other and their parents much more than we can. 


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  • 3.  RE: What fun things does your organization do to engage with the community over the holidays?

    Posted 12-05-2019 11:44 AM

    I'll be supporting my local Humane Society by attending their Holiday Tails Arts & Crafts Fair this Saturday! It's a pretty fun event, perfect for holiday shopping while giving back to HSCO.

    Here's how they market it to the community --

    Arts & Craft Fair

    "Shop local, support artists and help homeless animals at the Holiday Tails Arts & Crafts Fair on December 7, from 10am to 4 pm at the Athletic Club of Bend (61615 Athletic Club Drive). Animal loving artists are donating 20% of sales to benefit the homeless animals at the Humane Society of Central Oregon.

    Enjoy holiday shopping with a conscience! Join local artisans for the ‘feel good’ holiday event of the season!

    A variety of local artists will showcase wildlife photography, jewelry (casual to fine), wood working, fused glass, metal art, painting, pottery, fiber art, clothing, CBD & more!

    Enjoy free refreshments and a fun holiday atmosphere while you shop."

    https://www.hsco.org/holiday-tails-art-craft-fair-2019/


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