#leap4animals

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It is critical to show teenagers that there is money for college to be made HELPING animals rather than sending them to slaughter like in traditional FFA and 4H programs. Our LEAP humane education program has expanded to six Northern California sanctuaries and has 31 high school students involved! For the kids' final project this spring, they'll be preparing a vegan meal and designing an educational tour for friends and family to showcase what they've learned this year and practice their public speaking and advocacy skills. Students receive a scholarship at the end of the year, and we are still in need of two and a half scholarships! If you or your company are able to donate a scholarship ($1000) or a half scholarship ($500) we would be so grateful and it would allow us to continue offering the program to these very deserving young people! Can't donate right now? Please share with your colleagues, friends, or family and anyone who believes programs like @leap4animals are worth finding for a more compassionate, sustainable world. Give at the link in bio, by check, or Venmo @blackberrycreek Questions? Email us at info@blackberrycreek.org #youthadvocacy #humaneeducation #veganism #climateactivist https://www.instagram.com/p/Co0XyVCS80s/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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If you haven’t voted yet, NOW is the time! Voting closes Sunday, 1/22! @miyokoschinner @_mother_of_chickens and @napavalleymonica speaking about our new organization, LEAP (Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet) to hundreds of women gathered at the @veganwomensummit will be hugely impactful and empowering for the next generation of vegan leaders! Voting link in bio! #leap #votenow @leap4animals (at Blackberry Creek Farm Animal Sanctuary) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnqDBHIPZR8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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These two LEAP students did an impressive job handling sanctuary chores in the rain today! Leadership means fulfilling your responsibilities even when it’s not easy, and we didn’t hear one complaint out of them as they worked their bums off for four hours in a downpour making sure the animals had dry, clean barns and coops in the storm! THAT’s dedication. 💪 @leap4animals @israya__wilson @_the_traveling_foodie_ (at Blackberry Creek Farm Animal Sanctuary) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnfyrxLPa4b/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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✨ Please VOTE for our LEAP panel to be featured at the Vegan Women Summit in May! We'll be discussing this exciting new program to empower the leaders of tomorrow!✨ Voting link in bio. @miyokoschinner @napavalleymonica @_mother_of_chickens @ranchocompasion @jamesonhumane @leap4animals #vws #vws2023 #leap https://www.instagram.com/p/CnNcvAGS0EX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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We have the BEST team of supporters!!! You all blew the roof off #givingtuesday, surpassing our $4000 goal for a total across all platforms of $6912! That means the entire matching amount will be given as well, bringing the total to $10,912 for the animals! This will help fund veterinary bills for George’s lump removal, Oscar’s surgery and hospitalization, and some upcoming medical needs of our residents along with buying the cows their December hay and helping provide vegan lunches and educational materials to our @leap4animals students! Thank you for following along, donating, encouraging, and supporting the work of our non-profit. We are grateful for each and every one of you. Also a very special thanks to @dedicateddesigns and our two anonymous matching donor families for giving so generously and encouraging others to give as well. #thankyou #grateful #animalsanctuary #nonprofit #loveoneanother (at Blackberry Creek Farm Animal Sanctuary) https://www.instagram.com/p/Clm4HKiJ0ZK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Had so much fun with five of our LEAP students yesterday spending the afternoon taking care of the animals! Bella, Kendall, Leah, Jason, and IsRaya took a day of their Thanksgiving break to come clean chicken coops, duck houses, work in the garden, give the animals some love, and scoop 💩. Duncan loves these rad humans (not just because they bring him bananas) and wanted his picture with them! ♥️🐮 @leap4animals @healthyveganfood101 @kendallstoner22 @israya__wilson @bellawidrin (at Blackberry Creek Farm Animal Sanctuary) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClT1gN4Jeoq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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It was so delightful to be able to welcome Stephanie Mathers with @grants4animals to @blackberrycreek today for a tour and some long-awaited animal ambassador snuggles! Stephanie is a vegan activist and works SO hard for animals, benefitting them in a myriad of ways through writing grants for non-profits that support animal rights, permanent sanctuary, humane education, spay/neuter programs, and overall animal welfare. She is currently helping us write grants to launch @leap4animals nationwide and though we’ve been working closely virtually the past few months, it was a joy and privilege to finally get to meet her in person! #animalwrlfare #animalrights #blackberrycreek #farmanimalsanctuary #bekind #loveoneanother #veganactivist #vegan #veganfortheanimals #leap (at Blackberry Creek Farm Animal Sanctuary) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck94PRRLbqh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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We are so thrilled to announce we have partnered with HEART (Humane Education Advocates Reaching Teachers) to develop an innovative, four-year curriculum program for our LEAP students! They have been incredible to work with and are helping us realize our vision of bringing a new humane education program to teenagers across the country! @teachheart @ranchocompasion @jamesonhumane @leap4animals https://www.instagram.com/p/CkG_zP3y6tw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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LEAPers Kendall (left) and Leah learn to do a post-surgery bandage change on rescued turkey, Helen Sturkie. We are thrilled to have these two responsible, dedicated, compassionate young women back in LEAP for the 2022-2023 school year after participating in the pilot program last year. Each one of the six participating sanctuaries is raising funds for scholarships for their students, vegan lunches at the monthly classes, staffing to run LEAP at their sanctuary, and hands-on workshop materials. You can donate to the LEAP program here at @blackberrycreek at the link in our bio and help give teenagers a compassionate alternative to 4H and FFA programs. 💛 @leap4animals @kendallstoner22 @healthyveganfood101 #leapforanimals #changemakers #animalcare #veganfood #environmentalstewardship #leadership #kindnessinaction (at Blackberry Creek Farm Animal Sanctuary) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjtmJlvPhy-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Repost from @leap4animals • All 3 LEAP sanctuaries gathered today for our first all-sanctuary workshop at @jamesonhumane 🤩 The May workshop topic was all about equines. 🐴 Jameson’s horse vet, Dr. Vanessa, and equine care manager, Lauren, explained the vast and complex world of equine veterinary care, daily care and diet, adoptions and rescue, and the plight of the horse. (Did you know that the average horse will have 6-7 owners in their 25+ year lifetime?) Of course, horse meet-n-greets were the most integral part of the day! …as was the awesome Tex-mex vegan lunch provided by Jameson’s very own RVT, Kathryn 🌮😋 As our LEAP pilot program enters its final few weeks, we will be launching into project time, where students will give presentations or make videos discussing topics on animal care and welfare. Stay tuned for more! #leapforanimals #jamesonhumane #rescuedhorses #humaneeducation #horsetherapy #animalovers #napavalley #leap4animals (at Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdoOBVTJ67k/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Repost from @ranchocompasion • Congratulations to the 12 students who will be participating in our Spring Pilot Program! 🥳✨ Our “kickoff” meeting was held this past Sunday, and tonight we will hold our first virtual education session. The topic will be “Modern Animal Agriculture”: an overview of what modern animal ag is, how we got here, and what the issues are surrounding it. We will also be covering speciesism and the ethics of eating non-human animals. Over 15 high schoolers from 4 counties applied to join our program, and we couldn’t be more grateful to have such a wide reception! We saw students from all walks of life—current 4H-ers, future veterinarians, children of ranchers—who all said the same thing when they applied: they care about animals and want to make a difference. 💗 🐐 🌱 For anyone interested in joining us in the Fall, donating for the scholarship fund, or volunteering their services or expertise, we will be updating our website with the appropriate forms soon, but until then, feel free to email us! 🏷 🏷 🏷 #leapchangemakers #animalovers #humaneeducation #leap4animals #blackberrycreekfarmanimalsanctuary #ranchocompasión #jamesonhumane @ranchocompasion @leap4animals @jamesonhumane https://www.instagram.com/p/CZhn7jEPzXf/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Today is the LAST DAY to apply to be part of LEAP (Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet) for the 2022-2023 school year! A compassionate alternative to 4H and FFA, LEAP teaches hands-on animal care, humane treatment of animals, caring for our environment, and the intersection of human and animal rights! Apply HERE: www.leapforanimals.org or at the link in bio! ⭐️ We are also still in need of three student grant awards ($1000 each). If you'd like to sponsor a student's yearlong journey through the program (or a semester at $500!) contact us at info@blackberrycreek.org @teachheart @leap4animals (at Blackberry Creek Farm Animal Sanctuary) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiGBLsypVBA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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We need student scholarship sponsors for the 2022-2023 LEAP program! The application deadline is 9/4, and we can only accept as many students as we have scholarships for! Want to support a teenager who is choosing to get involved with volunteerism, advocacy, and compassion for animals and the environment? Now's your chance! Link in bio or here: https://blackberrycreek.givingfuel.com/leap @leap4animals #veganism #compassion #climatechange #animalrights #youthadvocate (at Blackberry Creek Farm Animal Sanctuary) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChoC7H0LQWa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS! LEAP applications are extended through 9/4! Are you a high school student who loves animals and cares about the future of our planet? Aapply to the @leap4animals program which spans September- May at six sanctuaries in Northern California! A compassionate alternative to 4H and FFA animal programs, LEAP teaches hard work, responsibility, critical thinking, and leadership in the areas of ethics, animals, and the planet. From environmental stewardship to the intersection of human and animal rights, LEAP allows youth to love and care for animals in a sanctuary environment. Participants complete monthly curriculum, hands-on workshops, and volunteer with their local sanctuary earning a $1000 scholarship when they complete each year of the program. Spots are limited so sign up today! Don’t live in or near Placer County? Sign up at one of our @leap4animals partner sanctuaries: @charliesacres (Sonoma County) @herdandflockanimalsanctuary (Solano County) @goatlandia_sanctuary (Sonoma County) @jamesonhumane (Napa County) @ranchocompasion (Marin County) Want to donate a student scholarship or provide funding for curriculum materials? DM us! #leap #leapforanimals #changemakers Application link in bio! (at Blackberry Creek Farm Animal Sanctuary) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChiHP-rP_P2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS! LEAP applications are open now through 8/29! Know a high school student who loves animals and cares about the future of our planet? Encourage them to apply to the @leap4animals program which spans September- May at six sanctuaries in Northern California! A compassionate alternative to 4H and FFA animal programs, LEAP teaches students hard work, responsibility, critical thinking, and leadership in the areas of ethics, animals, and the planet. From environmental stewardship to the intersection of human and animal rights, LEAP allows students to love and care for animals in a sanctuary environment. Students complete monthly curriculum, hands-on workshops, and volunteer with their local sanctuary earning a $1000 scholarship when they complete each year of the program. Spots are limited so sign up today! Don’t live in or near Placer County? Sign up at one of our @leap4animals partner sanctuaries: @charliesacres (Sonoma County) @herdandflockanimalsanctuary (Solano County) @goatlandia_sanctuary (Sonoma County) @jamesonhumane (Napa County) @ranchocompasion (Marin County) Want to donate a student scholarship or provide funding for curriculum materials? DM us! #leap #leapforanimals #changemakers @detailsyearbook @whitneybroadcast Application link in bio! https://www.instagram.com/p/ChYYH5lJSUP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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LEAP APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN NOW THROUGH 8/29! Know a high school student who loves animals and cares about the future of our planet? Encourage them to apply to the @leap4animals program which spans September- May at six sanctuaries in Northern California! A compassionate alternative to 4H and FFA animal programs, LEAP teaches students hard work, responsibility, critical thinking, and leadership in the areas of ethics, animals, and the planet. From environmental stewardship to the intersection of human and animal rights, LEAP allows students to love and care for animals in a sanctuary environment. Students complete monthly curriculum, hands-on workshops, and volunteer with their local sanctuary earning a $1000 scholarship when they complete each year of the program. Spots are limited so sign up today! Don’t live in or near Placer County? Sign up at one of our @leap4animals partner sanctuaries: @charliesacres (Sonoma County) @herdandflockanimalsanctuary (Solano County) @goatlandia_sanctuary (Sonoma County) @jamesonhumane (Napa County) @ranchocompasion (Marin County) Want to donate a student scholarship or provide funding for curriculum materials? DM us! #leap #leapforanimals #changemakers (at Blackberry Creek Farm Animal Sanctuary) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChGm-dsLbqB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=