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Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary will host a months-long New Year, New You campaign of events focused on the health benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. Events will include a plant-based 101 cooking demo, a speaker panel of plant-based medical experts, and the film screening of acclaimed documentary, What the Health.

The Luvin Arms New Year, New You campaign will also include the Sanctuary’s first ever mentorship program for anyone interested in trying a plant-based diet. Each person who pledges online to try a plant-based diet for the entire month of January will be paired with a free inspirational vegan mentor who will provide all the one-on-one, customized support needed to successfully transition to a plant-based lifestyle.

“On a plant-based diet, we can thrive healthfully for our entire lives,” said Director of Advancement in Ahimsa, Emma Schwarz. “By choosing to incorporate more plant-based meals into our diet, we can extend our lifespan, and most importantly, our healthspan. Our healthspan is the span of time in our life when we are healthy, fit, and mobile. By investing in our health before diseases arise, we are unfettered by the financial burden of medical expenses in the management of preventable chronic diseases, such as heart disease.”

Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 nonprofit animal sanctuary for abused or neglected farmed animals in Erie, Colorado. Luvin Arms is working to provide exceptional lifelong social, emotional, and cognitive care to rescued farmed animals, and to advocate for those who have not been rescued by sharing their residents’ stories to inspire, educate, and empower others to embrace a more compassionate and sustainable lifestyle.

For more information, please visit https://luvinarms.org/veganuary/.

Thistle is proud to announce the hiring of Paul D’Angelo as its new CEO. Mr. D’Angelo

was most recently the Community Development Program Director for the City of Asheville, NC for approximately four years. Prior to that he was the Director of Affordable Housing for Tribute Companies in Wilmington, NC and Planning Manager for Wilmington Housing Authority, NC as well as Chair of the Cape Fear Housing Coalition. Paul succeeds Mary Duvall, who retired after serving Thistle for 14 years as CEO.
 
For over 12 years, Mr. D’Angelo has demonstrated his passion for affordable housing and community development and has a strong belief that a community can actively engage public, private, non-profit partners to develop and support affordable mixed-income communities.  He feels strongly that all communities should offer a variety of housing types, both home ownership and rental, from manufactured homes to single family, at a variety of price points to match the variety of incomes and wages produced in the region.
 
“I am thrilled to have been selected as the next CEO of Thistle and am excited to work in partnership with its amazing team and board to build a bold vision for advancing affordable housing options in our region,” said Mr. D’Angelo. “I look forward to leveraging Thistle’s impressive legacy to continue the vital work of affordable housing & equitable and inclusive community development, as well as ensuring the vitality and visibility of our communities through strategic advocacy. I also look forward to getting to know the local community, particularly the housing advocates, stakeholders and engaged community members, to learn how Thistle can be a part of the solution in the partnerships to produce, preserve & protect affordable housing.”
 
“Paul has the skills and experience to inspire and challenge our sector to continue to reach for excellence and lead us into the future,” said Jonah Kinchy, Board President, Thistle.

Mr. D’Angelo started his position November 29, 2021. The appointment follows an extensive nationwide search supported by search consultant Jodi Dowling, TSNE MissionWorks in Boston, MA.

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Contact for more information:

Juli Arnold

Marketing & Communications Manager

juli@luvinarms.org

Colorado Town Rallies Around Miracle Cow

Dec. 15, 2021 – The baby’s mother was raised for slaughter on a ranch in Arizona, and with her unborn calf still inside her womb, she was attacked and killed by wolves. Miraculously, her calf survived, and was born “Lucky.”

After the death of his mother, Lucky was placed completely alone on a property in Lyons, Colorado, destined for slaughter in November 2021. His pasture was adjacent to a popular walking path, and he soon garnered the attention of many human passersby. Like a dog, Lucky would run the length of the fence, begging for affection.

People began to flock to the walking path just to visit Lucky. They would stay with him for hours, offering him love, nose scratches, and hugs. Soon, everyone was so attached to this sweet boy, they began to dread his slaughter date. The community of Lyons came together to save Lucky’s life, and brought him to Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary in Erie, Colorado, to live forever.

During the month of December, Luvin Arms is campaigning for Lucky’s health and lifelong well-being. Each compassionate gift this month will be matched, doubling the benevolent impact on Lucky’s life and all the rescued farmed animals at Luvin Arms. The campaign also includes an inspirational film by Luvin Arms’ talented videographer, John Burton, who documented Lucky’s journey from traumatic beginnings to forever safe haven at Luvin Arms.

“We can only rescue abused and neglected farmed animals, care for our residents, and inspire others to embrace a more compassionate lifestyle with your help,” said Executive Director, Shartrina White. “It is our moral obligation and honor to give the best care to these animals that have already endured unfathomable abuse. Together, we can stop this cycle of abuse of farmed animals, and make this world a more compassionate place.”

Luvin Arms is a nonprofit animal sanctuary for abused and neglected farmed animals, based in Erie, Colorado. Luvin Arms is working to provide exceptional lifelong social, emotional, and cognitive care for their animal residents, and to advocate for those who have not been rescued by sharing their residents’ stories to inspire, educate, and empower others to embrace a more compassionate and sustainable lifestyle.

For more information, please visit https://luvinarms.org/donate/ and https://www.youtube.com/c/LuvinArms/videos/.

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