Smart and approachable, Kate Friedman’s collection of vibrant recipes from 5-ingredient Vegan Cooking will inspire both vegan beginners and seasoned chefs alike.
Five ingredient cooking | January 2022 | Vegan Recipe Club
Compassionate Action for Animals
Helping students connect the dots
By Jodi Gruhn, Wholesome Minnesota Director
One of my favorite parts of my role as the Wholesome Minnesota Director is connecting with students. It has been a great pleasure to visit local high schools to help students connect the dots between human and planetary health and our food system. The majority of the students I have met have had no idea that animal agriculture had a role in climate change and hadn’t thought about how it contributes to the health crisis that plagues us. One student said, “How come no one tells us this stuff.” The good news? These students are now armed with information and some are activated to make change.
Volunteer Shout-Out: Meet Debra Johnson
At CAA, some of the work we do for animals and people requires a lot of administrative details. That’s why we’re grateful for volunteers like Debra Johnson who have a keen eye for the particulars. Debra’s been helping us with data entry and other clerical duties, keeping our efforts humming along. Find out more about Debra and what inspires her to live plant-based.
2022 Banquet fundraiser: Call for auction items
The time is coming soon for our annual CAA auction, which is part of the Veg Out! Casual Banquet on March 20, 2022. This fun annual event is one of the ways we raise money to help support our work for the animals.
Volunteer Shout-Out: Meet Breanna Knutson
Breanna Knutson is a frequent volunteer with CAA. She was assistant to the chairs for the 2021 Twin Cities Veg Fest, and most recently, she’s been helping us with the logistics of getting more than 2,000 Postcards for Animals out to volunteers and members of the community. Read on to find out more about Breanna’s passion for eating plant-based and what inspired her to get involved with CAA.
We’re Hiring a Communications Coordinator!
Want to use your skills to make a difference for farmed animals? Know someone whose experience would be a great fit? Applications for this exciting job are due by February 12. Read on for the full details and how to apply.
Volunteer Shout-Out: Meet Chris Krull
Chris Krull volunteers with CAA on our tech team. He is one of a group of volunteers who help manage issues related to our websites and servers. We’re grateful to people like Chris who contribute their time and specialized knowledge to make sure CAA’s “behind the scenes” is on point. Read more about Chris and find out what inspires him to volunteer his technology skills.
Volunteer Shout-Out: Meet Maya Ulrich
CAA Volunteer, Maya Ulrich, has contributed to a better world for humans and animals in so many ways. From writing features for our Twin Cities Veg Living magazine to helping coordinate social media for the Explore Veg program, Maya has frequently been an important part of moving our work forward. Read on to find out more about Maya’s interests and passions for creating a healthier environment and a more just society.
Slideshow: 2021 ThanksLiving
This year’s ThanksLiving celebration was a multi-faceted affair! It included food pickup in the Twin Cities, groups dining together at the University of Minnesota and Macalester College, and a potluck in Saint Cloud — all brought together with a fun Zoom call for everybody. We’re grateful for everyone who showed up.
An extra special thanks to Insane Vegan for catering, Mary Bue and Thandisizwe Jackson Nisan for performing, and to our ThanksLiving volunteer committee for coordinating such a great day. Check out the ThanksLiving slideshow below to revisit the memories from our compassionate holiday event.
Volunteer Shout-Out: Meet the ThanksLiving Planning Committee
If you attended any of the ThanksLiving activities last month, including our wonderful Zoom call with entertainment, this volunteer committee made it happen. From managing food pickup and delivery to figuring out all the details of the program and more, this delightful group of people flexed their coordination skills. Find out who they are and why they chose to get involved.