Shelter Learniverse

Town Hall - 3/24/22 - Using transparency to empower and support your community - Best Friends
2022-03-24 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Community-supported sheltering is a popular term in our industry right now. Navigating the intersection between the role of shelters, field services, government, and the public can be complicated. An integral part of a successful community-supported sheltering model is building trust with your community through transparency.
During this town hall, panelists from three organizations varying in size and location will discuss how they increased collaboration with their community by being transparent and maximizing community resources. They will share examples of how they were able to empower and support the public using effective communication strategies.
Following the discussion, there will be a Q&A. Submit your questions during registration or live during the event using the chat box. If you are interested in this event but unable to attend live, you can register and you will receive the recording when it’s available.
Moderator: Michelle Dosson, Executive Director of Best Friends in Utah
Panelists:

Renee Gutierrez, Solano County (Fairfield, CA)
Jon Gary, Oklahoma City Animal Welfare (Oklahoma City, OK)
Debra Griggs, Animal Resources of Tidewater (Norfolk, VA)

WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/proven-strategies/best-friends-town-halls

Town Hall - 2/9/23 - Sharing Stories, Shaping the Future: A HASS Town Hall - HASS
2023-02-09 15:00 - 16:00
Join us for a thought-provoking live discussion where we will delve into the past, present, and future of the Human Animal Support Services project. Hear from Vincent Medley, Maddie’s® Director of Human Animal Support Services, joined by leaders of our HASS pilot shelters who will share their experiences in HASS pilot shelters and their insights into the evolution of HASS. This town hall is a unique opportunity to learn about the HASS project and engage in a meaningful discussion about the future of animal welfare.
The call will kick off with a brief introduction from Vincent, before delving into the discussion with our special guests. Register today and join live on Thursday, February 9 at 5pm CT to ask your questions and be a part of the conversation.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkcO2qrD8qH9B1XNcVBGXi2711HOrnKIN3
