2023 Open Arms Challenge

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    RE: Graphics for challenge

    Hi Dana! I've attached the square social graphics for the challenge. Please let me know if you need anything else or if you're looking for different sizes. ------------------------------ Charlotte Otero Community Strategist at Maddie's Fund she/her ------------------------------ See More

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    Graphics for challenge

    I cannot find the graphics for marketing purposes for this year's challenge. I know I saw them but now I cannot find them. Can someone please post the link to a toolkit or graphics? Thank you! ------------------------------ Dana Widmer Grant Manager CARE STL ------------------------------ See More

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    RE: Website Accessibility

    Thanks, Andy! I really appreciate your feedback and used the WebAIM contract checker you mentioned. Feeling a bit better and coming up with some do-able ideas already. Grateful for the support! ------------------------------ Heather Miller Communications & Development Manager Cat Adoption Team (CAT) ... See More

  • Your questions are the exact ones I needed to ask. I was a bit lost in how to organize our efforts for this challenge. Thanks for your questions! The responses helped me as well. ------------------------------ Tamara Cook Interim Project Manager Harris County Pets - VPH ---------------------- ... See More

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    RE: Removing Roadblocks Pledge

    Hey! I'm so sorry Carol and Charlotte! I read Carol's post a little too quickly. I take this to mean that by being open and inclusive, we can truly be more open minded and realize that some pets who we might think need saving (ie - outdoor cats who are thriving, dogs who live outside but are loved ... See More

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    RE: Removing Roadblocks Pledge

    @Amber Eby It looks like Carol is referencing this " Roadblock-free Pledge " that Best Friends has shared as part of our resources for the challenge . Does anyone have any suggestions on what that bullet in the pledge really means? Roadblock-free Pledge Fewer pets in shelters. More resources ... See More

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    RE: Removing Roadblocks Pledge

    Thanks, but I really didn't make this up. This is actual wording from the Roadblock Pledge! I'm trying to get an understanding of what this really means. Thank you so much. ------------------------------ Carol Jessee Angels of Assisi ------------------------------ See More

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    RE: Removing Roadblocks Pledge

    I really like the way you've framed this - "not to undermine our own efforts"! You're making it easier for your team! ------------------------------ Amber Eby Grants Specialist Maddie's Fund ------------------------------ See More

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    RE: Website Accessibility

    Hi Heather. You've got a really engaging home page. If you love color as much as I do, you might worry that meeting accessibility standards will make your website and printed materials dull or bland or stark, but it doesn't have to be that way! I did a couple of quick tests using the WebAIM contrast ... See More

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