Beyond Assumptions: A Case Study for Engaging Underserved Communities in Veterinary Care Initiatives
This presentation explores the innovative initiative spearheaded by the Arizona Animal Welfare League (AAWL), aimed at increasing access to veterinary care for the Latinx community in Central City Phoenix. Utilizing community-based research, inclusive methodologies, and strategic partnerships
Through comprehensive community surveys, inclusive data collection methods, and strategic partnerships, this initiative marks a pivotal shift towards a more inclusive and community-focused approach in animal welfare.
Participants will be introduced to the methodologies used for engaging underserved communities, the critical role of cultural and linguistic inclusivity in service delivery, and how assumptions about community needs were challenged and reframed. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies for implementing similar initiatives, illustrating the project's relevance and innovative approach to animal welfare professionals looking to make a significant impact.
About Community Conversations:
Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly hour-long Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
This call, recurring each Monday unless otherwise posted, is for executive directors, animal well-being leaders, shelter workers, pet support professionals, volunteers, and rescue organizations.
The registration link is: https://maddies.fund/CommunityConversationsRegistration2025
All calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
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Each month, Maddie's Fund will be giving away up to $10,000 in grants. You can enter to win each time you attend a call or watch on-demand during the month by completing the giveaway drawing entry forms shared in the chat during the calls.
Please Note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund.
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