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A World of Change: Animal Home Care

A World of Change: Animal Home Care

Every year 29 million cows die in the dairy and meat industry world wide. “Always keep in mind why you started, remind yourself why you wanted to change the world,” Nina Andersson, Animal Home Care.“If you want to change the world, start with yourself,” stated the...

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Yuki Jackson: After the Storm

Yuki Jackson: After the Storm

After experiencing three shootings in Sulphur Springs, Tampa, Florida, Yuki Jackson knew it was time to act. “Do what you can with what you have to make a difference. Even if it takes a while to see the impact you are making”,  Yuki Jackson, Founder of The...

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When Pigs Escape

When Pigs Escape

Animal welfare, rights, protections—which term is best, and how does one define it? The lines get convoluted, and the topic is controversial. Matilda, a postpartum pig, sparked much debate when she made international headlines last year as a commercial farm fugitive....

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Greenhouse: Spiritual Capital

Greenhouse: Spiritual Capital

The final session of Greenhouse, the community & capacity-building experiment we’ve been embarking on for the last six weeks, was led on Tuesday by Ariel Nessel, co-founder of The Pollination Project.  Through guided group meditation, breakout room discussions,...

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Experiential Capital:  The Value of Experience

Experiential Capital: The Value of Experience

This week in Greenhouse, our community came together to explore the idea of Experiential Capital; in other words, the perspectives and knowledge gained from firsthand experiences. In this form of capital, our cohort of grassroots volunteer leaders is undeniably...

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Financial Capital: Let’s Keep the Light On

Financial Capital: Let’s Keep the Light On

Financial Capital. This one topic has the potential to stir fear in the hearts of changemakers. However, Carolyn Ashworth invited Greenhouse participants to explore this topic through the lens of knowing oneself, knowing others - specifically funders - and knowing how...

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Reflections from the Greenhouse

Reflections from the Greenhouse

“Nothing for us without us.”  This basic but powerful idea was the underlying foundation behind this week’s Greenhouse sessions, which explored the value of cultural capital along the path of service.  Participants talked about the beliefs, assumptions, expectations,...

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