Compassionate Cause 2024

COMPASSIONFEST 2024

Please welcome CT Vegan Center to Compassionfest 2024. Compassionfest is free & open to the public with a suggested donation at the entrance for our "Save The Bats" campaign hosted by CT Vegan Center. Every year we choose a compassionate cause to partner with to spread our mission further. Grateful for all the hard work the CT Vegan Center is doing here in Connecticut. Please consider to support our efforts at this year's event.

COMPASSIONFEST - COMPASSIONATE CAUSE 2023

Please welcome Save The Buns to Compassionfest 2023. Save The Buns is the chosen Compassionate Cause for this year's event. Please make a donation at the front entrance this July at Compassionfest. Save The Buns, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to be an advocate for buns. Our mission is to provide sanctuary or adoption to rabbits that have been or are intended to be used in animal experimentation or research. In addition, we help spread awareness about animal testing and promote alternatives over the use of animals.

COMPASSIONFEST 2022

Please welcome JP Farm Animal Sanctuary at this year's Compassionfest 2022. We aspire to raise the level of consciousness concerning the welfare of farmed animals through education, and create a safe haven where humans and non-humans can interact.

Please welcome VINE Sanctuary to Compassionfest 2022. VINE is an LGBTQ-led farmed animal sanctuary that works for social and environmental justice as well as animal liberation. We plan to bring literature to give away as well as books, t-shirts, and similar swag (such as tote bags, stickers, or caps) to sell.

Please welcome The Riley Farm Rescue to Compassionfest 2022. The Riley Farm Rescue's mission is to rescue suffering animals and provide them with the quality and loving home they deserve through rehabilitation and long-term care. The Riley Farm Rescue brings awareness to the neglect and cruelty farmed animals experience through education, special events, and by living and promoting a vegan and cruelty free lifestyle.

Please welcome CT Votes for Animals to Compassionfest 2022. CT Votes for Animals is a state-wide, grass roots animal advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of CT’s animals by championing legislative changes in the CT General Assembly. CVA has supporters in every legislative district across Connecticut. CVA leads the call for pro-animal policies, educates the public regarding animal protection issues, rallies an engaged public to support passage of animal-friendly laws and defeat proposals harmful to animals and safeguards the interests of animals by making their well-being a priority for CT’s elected leaders.

Please welcome Western Mass. Animal Rights Advocates (WMARA) to Compassionfest 2022. Western Mass. Animal Rights Advocates - Our purpose is to educate the public about animal rights issues/campaigns and veganism and ways they can take action. We will have many leaflets, stickers, and coloring books.

Please welcome Sowa Goat Sanctuary to Compassionfest 2022. Sowa Goat Sanctuary is a 501c3 nonprofit located in Harvard, MA. Our mission is to provide lifelong holistic care to abused, neglected, unwanted, and slaughter-bound goats. We hope their stories will open hearts and minds to the intelligence, affection, and individuality of farm animals and inspire people to make more compassionate lifestyle choices.

Please welcome Road To Refuge Animal Sanctuary to Compassionfest 2022. Road to Refuge is committed to removing animals from toxic and/or desperate situations as well as saving animals from slaughter. We will place them at Road to Refuge, quarantine if required, tend to all medical needs, including mental and physical rehabilitation/socialization. When the animal is determined healthy and stable, we will place them with approved adopters / long term facility or they will remain at Road To Refuge.

Please welcome Clover's Pig Preserve to Compassionfest 2022. Clover's Pig Preserve is a 501c3 non-profit organization that provides animal therapy with rescued mini pigs to the patients and visitors at Pillwillop Therapeutic Farm (501c3) in Wolcott, CT.

COMPASSIONFEST 2020 -CANCELLED

The Sweet Beet

We are so grateful for The Sweet Beet, LLC! Thank you for being our official sponsor. Since year one you have supported Compassionfest. It's because of your support we are able to keep this event going.
Granby, CT has the goods, 100% Vegan. Gluten Free. Organic. Non GMO. Soy Free. Peanut Free. Grab n' Go. Hot Soups. Salads. Fresh pressed Juices. Sweeties (mini cupcakes) & more! To learn more go to

UPrise Foods & Nooch It

We are so grateful to welcome our special sponsor and food vendor Nooch It UPrise Foods will be at Compassionfest 2020!
UPrise Foods uses plant-based organic ingredients you can trust to create tasty cheeziness that has Revolution in Every Bite.
We are an independent family-owned plant-based food company based in the Greater Boston area. We are founded on the principle that healthy food can be delicious and compassion tastes as good as it feels.
Like so many others in recent years, we found that our food was not what we thought it was, and that what seemed to be balanced might not be good for us after all. Then we discovered that eating healthy can be tasty, good for the environment, and compassionate … all in the same bite.
Our journey began when we realized the positive impact plant-based foods have on our health, the environment, and in preventing unnecessary suffering. Each us starts that journey in a different way, and for different reasons. For some it’s health, while for others it may be planetary stewardship or a compassionate lifestyle. Regardless of the reasons, every journey begins with a first step.

G-Zen & Gmonkey mobile

Grateful for the support from renowned G-Zen 100% Plant-Based & Vegan Restaurant. Thank you for being our sponsor. You keep Compassionfest going each year. Look for the Gmonkey mobile at Compassionfest 2020!
The Nation's Very First All Vegetarian/Vegan Mobile Eco-Friendly Kitchen, Founded by award-winning vegetarian chef Mark Shadle and Ami Beach.

Compassion Arts

The First Unitarian Universalist Society of New Haven

The First Unitarian Universalist Society of New Haven has been a part of the community since 1836 and supporting Compassionfest since 2014. Our member-led services are held Sundays at 10:30 am, with refreshments and conversation after the service. Child care is available. We are a welcoming congregation and proudly offer a warm welcome to all, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. Our meetinghouse is located at 608 Whitney Avenue in the Whitney Avenue Historic District of New Haven, 1.3 miles north of the New Haven Green and about one-half mile south of the town of Hamden.  We offer hearing assist devices for the hearing impaired.

JP Farm Animal Sanctuary

We are so grateful to announce that JP Farm Animal Sanctuary will be this year's "Compassionate Cause" at Compassionfest 2020.
Please stop by JP's table at this year's event to learn more how you can support.
JP Farm Animal Sanctuary, stands for Janssen, Printy our names. But we like to think it also means Joy and Peace as it is a safe place for rescued farm animals to live out their lives with freedom, love and dignity. Our goal is to inspire compassionate living by being advocates of vegan lifestyles on behalf of our rescues and the many voiceless. We believe by sharing each of our resident’s stories we will be giving farmed animals, far and wide, a voice to inspire people to make the connection and thus change their destiny for the better. Come and hear our story of how we made the connection and continue to deepen it through the lives of the beautiful souls living at JP.
We first lived in Newtown Connecticut, Oscar was learning about Scottish Highland cattle and during a visit to a farm he noticed a cow that was in severe distress and needed medical care. She had just calved and was unable to feed her calf, was underweight and had a deep wound in her backside. It was clear to him that she needed help. So Oscar and I returned to the farm and asked the farmer if we could help him get her back on her feet.
Anchor Once Belle was better we decided to take her, Brody and the rest of the ‘Hippy Cows’ home. That was Cara and her calf Cody, Ethan and Grady.
Our farm in Newtown was too small so we found the perfect spot in Litchfield and moved there in February of 2019.
In addition to the cows we have been able to rescue two ‘pink girls’  and a boy pig. They all three came from a college agricultural program where the students were assigned an animal to train then realized they would soon go to slaughter.

New Haven Animal Save Movement

The Save Movement is a worldwide organization who bear witness to farmed animals en route to slaughter. The goal of this grassroots animal justice movement is to raise awareness of the plight of farmed animals and help encourage others to become vegan. The Save Movement was founded in December 2010 with the inception of Toronto Pig Save and today there are groups across the world.
New Haven Animal Save was created in 2018 and has taken note of the serious need to focus on live animal markets in the Greater New Haven area. Peaceful protests and vigils will be held monthly at various locations throughout Connecticut.

Sea Shepherd New England

We are honored to announce that Sea Shepherd New England will be back with us for Compassionfest 2020!
Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. By safeguarding the biodiversity of our delicately-balanced ocean ecosystems, Sea Shepherd works to ensure their survival for future generations.

The Riley Farm Rescue

Grateful to welcome back The Riley Farm Rescue to Compassionfest 2020!
The Riley Farm Rescue's is a 501c3 with the mission to rescue as many innocent farm animals as possible and provide them with the loving and nurturing homes that they deserve.

CT Votes for Animals

So pleased to welcome back CT Votes for Animals to Compassionfest 2020!
Connecticut Votes for Animals serves as the political arm of the state’s animal protection movement, Advocates pro-animal policies, Educates the public regarding animal protection issues, Rallies an engaged public to support passage of animal-friendly laws and the defeat of proposals harmful to animals, Safeguards the interests of animals by making their well-being a priority for our elected leaders. Connecticut Votes for Animals is a not-for-profit 501(c)(4) organization.

COMPASSIONFEST 2019 - SPONSORS

VINE
 

The 1st Unitarian Universalist Society of New Haven

The First Unitarian Universalist Society of New Haven has been a part of the community since 1836. Our member-led services are held Sundays at 10:30 am, with refreshments and conversation after the service. Child care is available. We are a welcoming congregation and proudly offer a warm welcome to all, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. Our meetinghouse is located at 608 Whitney Avenue in the Whitney Avenue Historic District of New Haven, 1.3 miles north of the New Haven Green and about one-half mile south of the town of Hamden.  We offer hearing assist devices for the hearing impaired.
 

The Sweet Beet

We are truly grateful to announce The Sweet Beet LLC as our official sponsor and vegan food vendor at Compassionfest 2019. We are thrilled to have you back.
The Sweet Beet has always been on the favorite list voted by the public attendees since year one.
You will be so impressed by the selection of vegan gluten-free food and friendly service. The Sweet Beet is like no other shop in town. Committed to providing products essential to clean living while ensuring they taste great. Everything in their shop is 100% vegan and free from gluten, GMOs, soy, and peanuts. They strive to use only organic ingredients.

Gmonkey Mobile

We are so grateful to announce GZEN as our official sponsor and vegan food vendor for Compassionfest 2019. We are ecstatic the Gmonkey will be at this year's event. GMONKEY is CT's First all Vegan & Organic Food Truck. Named by VEGNEWS and P.E.T.A as the Nation's Top 5 Food trucks in America, Gmonkey is the mobile unit from Branford's Award-winning Vegan Restaurant named G-Zen. Gmonkey proudly serves 100% Vegan, Organic and Hand-made Plant-based cuisine. We source our own 100% organic ingredients from our very own farm called Shadlefarm in Durham and our truck runs on renewable veggie bio-diesel. Check out www.gmonkeymobile.com or www.g-zen.com.

ION Restaurant

We are so grateful to announce ION Restaurant - Vegan, Organic will be at Compassionfest 2019.
Award-winning Vegan Restaurant serving customers for over 30 years. If you haven’t visited and are looking to find out more about us, allow me to introduce you to a one-of- a-kind restaurant and explain a little more about what we do.
We believe that our choices have an impact on the world around us, so we strive to make that impact a strong positive one. We use no animal products in any of our cooking, all of the food items available at ION are plant-based. In addition to leaving the animals off our plates, we also strive to save the environment in other ways. We opt for biodegradable take-out containers and cutlery.
When it comes to our food, our chefs invest time into making sure that every meal is a masterpiece.
Each dish that we offer is crafted with care using the freshest, highest quality ingredients. Many of our ingredients are locally sourced and organic. We are a creative kitchen, so we change things in pursuit of perfection. Thank you for being our sponsor.

THANK YOU COMPASSIONFEST 2018 SPONSORS!

Unitarian Universalist Society of New Haven the First

The First Unitarian Universalist Society of New Haven has been a part of the community since 1836. Our member-led services are held Sundays at 10:30 am, with refreshments and conversation after the service. Child care is available. We are a welcoming congregation and proudly offer a warm welcome to all, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. Our meetinghouse is located at 608 Whitney Avenue in the Whitney Avenue Historic District of New Haven, 1.3 miles north of the New Haven Green and about one-half mile south of the town of Hamden.  We offer hearing assist devices for the hearing impaired.
 

Jennifer Lee's Bakery

Jennifer Lee's Bakery has transformed from a sugar allergen full bakery called Sugar Coated Heaven to a strict allergen free / vegan bakery helping thousands of people with food allergies in the New England area and beyond.

The Sweet Beet LLC

We are truly grateful to announce The Sweet Beet LLC as our official sponsor and vegan food vendor at Compassionfest 2018. We are thrilled to have you back.
The Sweet Beet has always been on the favorite list voted by the public attendees since year one.
You will be so impressed by the selection of vegan gluten-free food and friendly service. The Sweet Beet is like no other shop in town. Committed to providing products essential to clean living while ensuring they taste great. Everything in their shop is 100% vegan and free from gluten, GMOs, soy, and peanuts. They strive to use only organic ingredients.

Gmonkey Mobile

We are so grateful to announce GZEN as our official sponsor and vegan food vendor for Compassionfest 2018. We are ecstatic the Gmonkey will be at this year's event. GMONKEY is CT's First all Vegan & Organic Food Truck. Named by VEGNEWS and P.E.T.A as the Nation's Top 5 Food trucks in America, Gmonkey is the mobile unit from Branford's Award-winning Vegan Restaurant named G-Zen. Gmonkey proudly serves 100% Vegan, Organic and Hand-made Plant-based cuisine. We source our own 100% organic ingredients from our very own farm called Shadlefarm in Durham and our truck runs on renewable veggie bio-diesel. Check out www.gmonkeymobile.com or www.g-zen.com.
 

In Defense of Animals

In Defense of Animals is an international animal protection organization with over 250,000 valued supporters and a 30-year history of protecting animals, people and the environment through education, campaigns and hands on rescue facilities in India, Africa, and rural Mississippi. Our main headquarters are established in San Rafael, California.

COMPASSIONATE CAUSES 2018
 

Intact Vegan Network

Welcome Intact Vegan Network to Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar. Joining us Sunday, Dec. 10.
Welcome to the Intact Vegan Network! We are a chapter of The Intact Network, with a goal to help people equate their existing compassion for innocent animals towards innocent babies, or vice versa.
We are a group of volunteers providing advocacy, education, and awareness within our own communities; thereby globally impacting the world forever, one baby at a time.
We are one body with one mission – Genital Autonomy for all!
 

CT Votes For Animals

We are so thrilled to welcome back CT Votes for Animals to Compassionfest 2018. Working toward a future where all animals live in peace under the protection of strong laws.
 

The Riley Farm Rescue

Please welcome back The Riley Farm Rescue  to Compassionfest 2018.
The Riley Farm Rescue's is a 501c3 with the mission to rescue as many innocent farm animals as possible and provide them with the loving and nurturing homes that they deserve.
 

Sea Shepherd Boston

We are honored to announce that Sea Shepherd Boston will be back with us for Compassionfest 2017! Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. By safeguarding the biodiversity of our delicately-balanced ocean ecosystems, Sea Shepherd works to ensure their survival for future generations.
 

INU/ The Rooted Student Project

Grateful to announce INU at Compassionfest 2018. Stop by the children's mindfulness art activity table at this year's event.
INU provides private and group mindfulness and movement instruction for children, families, youth organizations, and schools. Through individualized programming and one-on-one instruction, founder Rachel Gary combines proven mindfulness and meditation practices with joyful activity and play to help children build resilience, cultivate peace, and develop emotional well-being. INU is a social enterprise - proceeds from private programming supports The Rooted Students Project, an initiative to provide free mindfulness and movement classes to students in high-poverty schools. inuchild.com

Indraloka Animal Sanctuary

We are pleased to announce some proceeds of this year's winter market benefit the well-being of our pig friends at Indraloka Animal Sanctuary.
Indraloka provides “heaven on earth” for farm animals that have nowhere else to turn. We inform, inspire, and empower the community, especially children, on ways in which we can better care for ourselves and the environment while helping animals in need. We advocate for a kind and compassionate diet that protects animals, the earth, and our own health.

Beth Potter Vegan Tattoos

So grateful to welcome back Beth Potter from Lucky Soul Tattoo will be doing Vegan Flash Tattoos at Compassionfest 2018.
Many designs to chose from. Designs will be pre-drawn & pre-signed. Sorry, no custom designs – since this is for charity we want as much time as possible to go toward raising money. To learn more about Beth check out her portfolio at luckysoultattoo.com or some_forgotten_song on Instagram.
 

VINE

We are so pleased to announce VINE Sanctuary will be the beneficiary of this year's Compassionfest 2018 raffle.VINE Sanctuary offers refuge to animals who have escaped or been rescued from the meat, dairy and egg industries or other hurtful circumstances, such as cockfighting, pigeon racing, vivisection, and zoos. Sanctuary residents include chickens, cows, pigeons, ducks, doves, geese, sheep, peacocks, emus, guineafowl, and one exceptional pig. In addition to sheltering and advocating for animals, we conduct research and education aimed at creating systemic changes in agriculture, trade, and consumption as well as human attitudes about animals and the environment.We work within an ecofeminist understanding of the interconnection of all life and the intersection of all forms of oppression. Thus we welcome and work to facilitate alliances among animal, environmental, and social justice activists. Our sanctuary was the first to figure out how to rehabilitate roosters used in cockfighting and continues to both shelter and advocate for these birds. We were founded and are predominantly staffed by LGBTQ people and have taken a leading role in the effort to understand the connections among speciesism, sexism, and homophobia.

COMPASSIONFEST VEGAN HOLIDAY BAZAAR!
 

Indraloka Animal Sanctuary

We are so grateful to welcome back Indraloka Animal Sanctuary to Compassionfest 2018.
Indraloka provides “heaven on earth” for farm animals that have nowhere else to turn. We inform, inspire, and empower the community, especially children, on ways in which we can better care for ourselves and the environment while helping animals in need. We advocate for a kind and compassionate diet that protects animals, the earth, and our own health.

The Riley Farm Rescue

Please welcome back The Riley Farm Rescue  to Compassionfest 2018.
The Riley Farm Rescue's is a 501c3 with the mission to rescue as many innocent farm animals as possible and provide them with the loving and nurturing homes that they deserve.

COMPASSIONFEST VEGAN HOLIDAY BAZAAR 2017
Sponsors & Compassionate Causes

Indraloka Animal Sanctuary

We are pleased to announce some proceeds of this year's winter market benefit the well-being of our pig friends at Indraloka Animal Sanctuary.
Indraloka provides “heaven on earth” for farm animals that have nowhere else to turn. We inform, inspire, and empower the community, especially children, on ways in which we can better care for ourselves and the environment while helping animals in need. We advocate for a kind and compassionate diet that protects animals, the earth, and our own health.

Unitarian Universalist Society of New Haven

The First Unitarian Universalist Society of New Haven has been a part of the community since 1836. Our member-led services are held Sundays at 10:30 am, with refreshments and conversation after the service. Child care is available. We are a welcoming congregation and proudly offer a warm welcome to all, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. Our meetinghouse is located at 608 Whitney Avenue in the Whitney Avenue Historic District of New Haven, 1.3 miles north of the New Haven Green and about one-half mile south of the town of Hamden.  We offer hearing assist devices for the hearing impaired.

Intact Vegan Network

Welcome Intact Vegan Network to Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar. Joining us Sunday, Dec. 10.
Welcome to the Intact Vegan Network! We are a chapter of The Intact Network, with a goal to help people equate their existing compassion for innocent animals towards innocent babies, or vice versa.
We are a group of volunteers providing advocacy, education, and awareness within our own communities; thereby globally impacting the world forever, one baby at a time.
We are one body with one mission – Genital Autonomy for all!

Maple Farm Sanctuary

So excited to announce Maple Farm Sanctuary to Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar. Joining us for Saturday only.
Maple Farm Sanctuary is an animal sanctuary providing lifelong homes for abused, abandoned and unwanted farmed animals while promoting a humane diet and respect for all life through public information.

The Riley Farm Rescue

Please welcome The Riley Farm Rescue joining Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar. Saturday, December 9th only.
The Riley Farm Rescue's is a 501c3 with the mission to rescue as many innocent farm animals as possible and provide them with the loving and nurturing homes that they deserve.
 

VegVoyages Vegan Adventure Tours

We are honored to announce VegVoyages Vegan Adventure Tours as our sponsor for Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar 2017.
Founded by long-time vegetarians for vegetarian and vegan travelers, VegVoyages specializes in unique off-the-beaten-track small group adventures to select destinations in Asia.
VegVoyages is not your conventional tour company. We do not hand off your holiday to agents. Instead, we oversee each journey personally. On each of our adventures we not only visit the "must see" places but also spend plenty of time well off-the-beaten-track staying in villages and other areas far less visited giving you a chance to gain real insight into the regions culture and heritage.
In addition to plenty of mouthwatering vegetarian and vegan food (which we eat tons of) and lots of local interaction, our adventures also include hiking, snorkeling, safaris, nature walks, yoga lessons, cooking classes, local live music and dance, and much more

The Sweet Beet LLC

We are truly Grateful to announce The Sweet Beet LLC as our official sponsor for Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar 2017! We are so excited to announce The Sweet Beet, LLC as our vegan food vendor on Sunday, Dec. 10th at Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar 2017. We are thrilled to have you back. The Sweet Beet has always been on the favorite list voted by the public attendees.
So impressed by the selection of vegan gluten-free food and friendly service. The Sweet Beet is like no other shop in town. Committed to providing products essential to clean living while ensuring they taste great. Everything in their shop is 100% vegan and free from gluten, GMOs, soy, and peanuts. They strive to use only organic ingredients. If a particular ingredient is not available in organic form, they ensure it is GMO-free. Catering to any diet. Your health is as important to them as it is to you.

ION

We are so Grateful to announce ION Restaurant - Vegan, Organic is our official sponsor for Compassionfest Vegan Holiday Bazaar 2017.
ION Restaurant (also known as It's Only Natural) is one of Connecticut's first vegan restaurants, and a Middletown landmark for more than 35 years. Originally begun by Chef Ken Bergeron, ION is now located directly across the street from It's Only Natural Market, and owned and operated by Renana Magee.

 

COMPASSIONFEST 2017
A Very Big Thank You To Our Sponsors

In Defense of Animals

In Defense of Animals is an international animal protection organization with over 250,000 valued supporters and a 30-year history of protecting animals, people and the environment through education, campaigns and hands on rescue facilities in India, Africa, and rural Mississippi. Our main headquarters are established in San Rafael, California.

Friends of Animals

Friends of Animals is a non-profit, international animal advocacy organization, incorporated in the state of New York since 1957. Friends of Animals works to cultivate a respectful view of nonhuman animals, free-living and domestic. Our goal is to free animals from cruelty and institutionalized exploitation around the world.

First Unitarian Universalist Society of New Haven

The First Unitarian Universalist Society of New Haven has been a part of the community since 1836. Our member-led services are held Sundays at 10:30 am, with refreshments and conversation after the service. Child care is available. We are a welcoming congregation and proudly offer a warm welcome to all, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. Our meetinghouse is located at 608 Whitney Avenue in the Whitney Avenue Historic District of New Haven, 1.3 miles north of the New Haven Green and about one-half mile south of the town of Hamden.  We offer hearing assist devices for the hearing impaired.

The Sweet Beet, LLC

We are truly grateful to announce The Sweet Beet, LLC as our sponsor and vegan food vendor at Compassionfest 2017. We are thrilled to have you back. The Sweet Beet has always been on the favorite list voted by the public attendees.
So impressed by the selection of vegan gluten-free food and friendly service. The Sweet Beet is like no other shop in town. Committed to providing products essential to clean living while ensuring they taste great. Everything in their shop is 100% vegan and free from gluten, GMOs, soy, and peanuts. They strive to use only organic ingredients. If a particular ingredient is not available in organic form, they ensure it is GMO-free. Catering to any diet. Your health is as important to them as it is to you. http://www.thesweetbeet.net/menu

Lisa's Soaps "Naked and Natural"

Honored to have our next vendor and sponsor, Lisa's Soap "Naked and Natural". We are so lucky to have this vegan soap at Compassionfest 2017. When you purchase a bar of Lisa’s soap you will immediately want to go back for more. Lisa’s Soaps are cruelty-free & vegan. A hot process soap made with hemp milk. Proudly not using any animal testing and stand by each one of our naturally scented products. You will be amazed at the array of the aroma and variety.

Design Intervention

Design Intervention provides branding, websites and graphic design services to conscious business that have a focus on a vegan lifestyle, natural health & wellness, and the environment. Owner and vegan, Gina Morin, understands what living a compassionate and more sustainable lifestyle means. With over 20 years of experience in Graphic Design, she also understands how design has the power to influence change. She brings this understanding to her business so that she can have a greater impact on the issues she and her clients feel most passionate about. Through her graphic design services, she contributes to her clients' growth, by helping them visually communicate the quality and purpose of their businesses which helps them to gain more brand credibility with their target audience and turn them into paying customers. Design Intervention is located in Mystic, CT. Learn more at www.DesignInterventionLLC.com

 

After Midnight Creations/ A Momentary Calm

Bringing blessings and healing to our animal friends. Pleased to announce A Momentary Calm & After Midnight Creations - Art Inspired by Soul to Compassionfest 2017. Betsy-ann, of A Momentary Calm & After Midnight Creations, is an active visual artist and member of the Valley Arts Council in Derby, CT., specializing in inspirational and 3D art collages and special occasion card boxes. She also holds certification as an Usui Reiki Master (since 2010), and received her Kundalini Reiki Master certification in 2012. Betsy recently began expanding her work, providing Animal Reiki services after her son's lovable "pitty" began requesting her treatment when she came to visit. Her Energy work is intended to help the recipient tap into the body's own healing power, to release dis-ease and energy imbalances within the Human Energy Field. Betsy acts as a channel, to bring forward the Universal Life Force energy that surrounds and infuses us, to facilitate this process.
About all her work, she notes, "I believe I am called to teach, to help in healing, to offer guidance, and to share my artistic vision, to make the world a little more joy-filled. Animals are more closely connected to spirit and the unseen, and are naturally compassionate, loving beings. I love to help them, as well as their human partners, to connect to the Universal Energy. Perhaps you will join me as we explore, and rejuvenate our spirits with, the power and benefits of art & Reiki."

Compassionfest 2017 Compassionate Causes

Sanctuary Tag Sale

So pleased to announce Elizabeth English running the Sanctuary Tag Sale. I have lots of love for the Compassionfest community and events, bringing together an eclectic and kind group of people, ideas, and passions. I'm looking forward to the local artists, vendors, and tasty goodies as well as the compassionate community coming together at Compassionfest 2017. Check out our tag sale items at the welcome table, with all profits being donated to benefit animal friends at Maple Farm Sanctuary. Come say "Hi" to me! I want to meet everyone that comes.

Maple Farm Sanctuary

We are so pleased to announce Compassionfest 2017 "Compassionate Cause" raffle will benefit the goats at Maple Farm Sanctuary. (MFS) is a non-profit sanctuary in Mendon, Massachusetts, that rescues and provides a lifelong home for abused, abandoned, and unwanted farm animals. MFS was founded in 1998 by former dairy cow and goat farmers who had a profound change of heart, and today MFS is home to nearly 100 rescued animals including cows, pigs, goats, chickens, ducks, and llamas. MFS also strives to cultivate local interaction through community outreach while advancing a universal message of peace, compassion, and respect for all animals.
 

Woodstock Farm Sanctuary

We are so grateful to have Woodstock Farm Sanctuary at Compassionfest 2017. Located in High Falls, NY, Woodstock Farm Sanctuary is one of the country’s most recognized and respected sanctuaries for farmed animals. It is where animals who once knew pain, suffering, fear and loss, now know healing, safety, love and trust. At the heart of their mission is the hands-on work of rescuing, rehabilitating and caring for farmed animal refugees while advocating on behalf of farmed animals everywhere through educational tours and outreach events.

Compassion Over Killing

So excited to welcome back Compassion Over Killing to Compassionfest 2017! Compassion Over Killing working to end animal abuse since 1995, Compassion Over Killing exposes the routine abuses forced upon animals raised for food and promotes vegetarian eating as a way to build a kinder world. COK relies on an arsenal of strategies to speak out for animals that include undercover investigations inside factory farms, legal advocacy, airing 30-second pro-veg commercials on TV nationwide, working with corporations and restaurants to offer more vegan option, and so much more!

Indraloka Animal Sanctuary

We are so grateful to have Indraloka Animal Sanctuary with us for Compassionfest 2017! Indraloka Animal Sanctuary provides “heaven on earth” for farm animals that have nowhere else to turn. We inform, inspire, and empower the community, especially children, on ways in which we can better care for ourselves and the environment while helping animals in need. We advocate for a kind and compassionate diet that protects animals, the earth, and our own health.

CT Votes For Animals

We are so thrilled to welcome back CT Votes for Animals to Compassionfest 2017. Working toward a future where all animals live in peace under the protection of strong laws.
 

WMARA

We are so grateful to welcome back WMARA to Compassionfest 2017! Many thanks for all that you do. WMARA mission is to end the suffering of all animals through activism, education, legislation, networking and collaboration. To unite animal rights advocates in Western Mass. for the purposes of helping both the animals and ourselves. Members foster, encourage, plan, and take peaceful actions in both education & legislation. Extensive community awareness is provided through presentations, demonstrations, workshops, literature and hands-on opportunities. WMARA also provides ongoing support, unity, and help to all members. https://wmara.wordpress.com

Sea Shepherd Boston

We are honored to announce that Sea Shepherd Boston will be back with us for Compassionfest 2017! Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. By safeguarding the biodiversity of our delicately-balanced ocean ecosystems, Sea Shepherd works to ensure their survival for future generations.

Direct Action Everywhere CT
 

Compassionfest Presents "Vegan Holiday Bazaar" Compassionate Causes

Maple Farm Sanctuary

Maple Farm Sanctuary is an animal sanctuary providing lifelong homes for abused, abandoned and unwanted farmed animals while promoting a humane diet and respect for all life through public information.

Friends of Animals

Friends of Animals works to cultivate a respectful view of non-human animals, free-living and domestic. Our goal is to free animals from cruelty and institutionalized exploitation around the world.

Rescued In The Nic Of Time

Rescued in the "Nic" of Time LLC is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs of all breeds. By working with our foster homes, our local veterinarian, volunteers & our huge support of networkers, we are able to rescue more & more animals throughout the years.

Compassionfest 2016
With gratitude for the generosity of our sponsors:

First Unitarian Universalist Society Of New Haven

The First Unitarian Universalist Society of New Haven has been a part of the community since 1836. Our member-led services are held Sundays at 10:30 am, with refreshments and conversation after the service. Child care is available. We are a welcoming congregation and proudly offer a warm welcome to all, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. Our meetinghouse is located at 608 Whitney Avenue in the Whitney Avenue Historic District of New Haven, 1.3 miles north of the New Haven Green and about one-half mile south of the town of Hamden.  We offer hearing assist devices for the hearing impaired.

In Defense of Animals

Founded in 1983 by Dr. Elliot Katz DVM, In Defense of Animals (IDA) is an international animal rights and rescue organization dedicated to protecting the rights, welfare and habitats of animals. We are supported by a network of tens of thousands of determined activists, dedicated volunteers, interns and donors. We work to expose and end animal experimentation; protect wildlife and restore balance in their natural habitats; end the exploitation and abuse of wild species living in captivity, protect domestic and wild species worldwide from abuse and slaughter for food, conduct cruelty investigations and rescue operations, and provide veterinary care for sick, abused and orphaned animals in our natural habitat sanctuaries.

Dharma Voices for Animals

The mission of Dharma Voices for Animals (DVA) is to bring awareness of the suffering of animals to the Dharma community, provide reasonable alternatives to the actions that cause and support the suffering, and advocate on behalf of the animals for changes that will significantly reduce that suffering.

Vegan Spirituality

Vegan Spirituality groups are a project of IDA’s Sustainable Activism Campaign. The New Haven group is intended for vegans interested in exploring or deepening the connections between their veganism and their existing or developing spiritual paths. Monthly gatherings include readings and discussion of spiritual/ethical topics, mindful eating of delicious vegan food, guided meditations, and support for one another’s spiritual paths. Compassion, empathy, and reverence for all living beings are essential aspects of vegan spirituality, as is a commitment to non-harmful actions towards self, others, and the world. Vegan spirituality communities are growing in cities across the United States and beyond. We’re pleased to add New Haven to this map of spiritual awakening.

A Well-Fed World

A Well-Fed World (AWFW) is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering: the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. We have a positive, practical, and action-led approach that produces immediate assistance for those in need and structural change for lasting results. In addition to our direct programs, we raise funds, partner with, and promote innovative, highly effective projects that strengthen vegan feeding & farming programs, farm animal care & rescue efforts, pro-veg advocacy & community building.

VegFund

VegFund empowers vegan activists worldwide by funding and supporting outreach activities that inspire people to choose and maintain a vegan lifestyle. Hundreds of thousands of VegFund sponsored vegan food samples, along with educational literature, have been distributed to the public. In the online video outreach programs, tens of millions of online viewers have seen vegan educational videos, with hundreds of viewers every day expressing their intent to go vegan.

21 Oak

Offering fresh and natural plant-based cuisine. preparing seasonal vegan meals using local ingredients. Proudly serving in Manchester, CT. 21 OAK's vision encompasses more than just nutritious and well balanced meals. Green and sustainable business practices are part of that vision. 21 OAK seek to not only promote sustainable farming practices, but sustainable living practices as well. All the cleaning products, the paper goods, and non-edible consumables are either 100% post consumer recycled material or are made from renewable and sustainable materials. 21 OAK and Chef Shawn are committed to improving the community and environment we live in. For more information go to http://www.21oakmanchester.com

The Rock Garden LLC

We are so lucky to have them as a vendor & sponsor at this years event. The Rock Garden is a bead, rock & mineral, gift, a metaphysical, book & jewelry shop and so much more. http://www.rockgarden.com/

Lisa's Soaps Naked And Natural

When you purchase a bar of Lisa’s soap you will immediately want to go back for more. Lisa’s Soaps are cruelty-free & vegan. A hot process soap made with hemp milk. Proudly not using any animal testing and stand by each one of our naturally scented products. For all you mushroom fans you will be hooked on Chaga (made with mushroom tea oil). Honored to showcase a brand new soap made only for this event made with hemp oil and dark patchouli essential oil.

Design Intervention

 Design Intervention specializes in providing Graphic Design, Logos and Web Design to small businesses focused on a Vegan Lifestyle, Natural Health & Wellness and the Environment. With over 20 years experience in Graphic Design, owner and vegan, Gina Morin helps her clients communicate the professionalism, quality and purpose of their products and services to their customers by enhancing their print and digital marketing materials.      www.designinterventionllc.com

And a warm welcome to these dedicated organizations:

Sea Shepherd

Established in 1977, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) is an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization. Our mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world's oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species.

CT Votes For Animals

Working toward a future where all animals live in peace under the protection of strong laws. We are an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that aims to serve as the political arm of the state’s animal protection movement, Advocate pro-animal policies, Educate the public regarding animal protection issues, Rally an engaged public to support passage of animal-friendly laws and the defeat of proposals harmful to animals, Safeguard the interests of animals by making their well-being a priority for our elected leaders.

The Compassionate Living Project

The Compassionate Living Project (CLP) is a non-profit humane education organization whose mission is to advocate ethical consumerism. We accomplish this by cultivating critical thinking about consumer choices and empowering individuals with practical suggestions to practice sustainable and compassionate living. CLP celebrates the health, environmental, spiritual, and economic benefits of veganism.

WMARA

WMARA (Western Mass Animal Rights Advocates) mission is to end the suffering of all animals through activism, education, legislation, networking and collaboration. To unite animal rights advocates in Western Mass. for the purposes of helping both the animals and ourselves. Members foster, encourage, plan, and take peaceful actions in both education & legislation. Extensive community awareness is provided through presentations, demonstrations, workshops, literature and hands-on opportunities. WMARA also provides ongoing support, unity, and help to all members.

Compassion Over Killing

Working to end animal abuse since 1995, Compassion Over Killing exposes the routine abuses forced upon animals raised for food and promotes vegetarian eating as a way to build a kinder world. COK relies on an arsenal of strategies to speak out for animals that include undercover investigations inside factory farms, legal advocacy, airing 30-second pro-veg commercials on TV nationwide, working with corporations and restaurants to offer more vegan option, and so much more!

Solar City

. SolarCity believes that individual energy choices have a direct, measurable impact on the health of the environment, and the strength of the economy. Our mission is to help millions of homeowners and businesses adopt clean, renewable solar power and energy efficiency, to protect themselves from rising electricity costs and protect their environment from polluting power sources.

Vegan CT

Vegan CT is the premier online resource for vegan, plant-based, and veg-curious Connecticut residents. Visit our Restaurant Guide at veganconnecticut.com for easy and delicious cruelty-free dining and shopping, and follow our blog for local events, occasional rants, raves, recipes, reviews, and vegan-flavored goings on throughout the state! ‪

Vegan Publishers

Vegan Publishers was formed in 2013 with a mission to publish a range of books that promote social consciousness and awareness related to veganism. We are interested in publishing books for children and adults that focus on positive themes emphasizing respect for all living beings. We hope to spread positive messages about veganism including but not limited to food, emphasizing kindness, respect, compassion, and healthy living. Vegan Publishers hopes to be at the forefront of the growing societal trend towards vegan living.

CT Shoreline Vegans

The purpose of CT Shoreline Vegans is to help people connect to compassionate, healthy living through the adoption of a vegan lifestyle.
We believe that the world's sustainability depends on plant-based diets, lowest on the food chain, animals' dignity is upheld by not using them as commodities; allowing them to live on their own natural terms, our health is protected by not eating animal products and that
veganism is an expression of social justice: we should all work to alleviate oppression and make affordable healthy food available to everyone
CT Shoreline Vegans help to promote veganism through educational and social events in our area.

Direct Action Everywhere Connecticut

Direct Action Everywhere Connecticut is dedicated to total animal liberation through direct action, powerful storytelling, and community participation. The greatest liberation movement in history starts with you. DxE is a direct action network of ordinary people, formed using the model of grassroots networks in the history of social justice: ACT UP, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, the Women’s Social and Political Union, and the Antislavery Society. Anyone who performs actions consistent with our organizing principles can rightly claim to be part of our network. Tell us about your action. We’ll share it with the world.

 

Dharma Voices for Animals Connecticut

 Dharma Voices for Animals is an official sponsor for Compassionfest. (DVA) is an organization of those committed both to practicing the teachings of the Buddha (the Dharma) and to speaking out when animal suffering is supported by the actions of those in Dharma communities and by the policies of Dharma centers. We want to be the voice of the animals who cannot speak our language and are unable to ask, “Why are you paying people to do this to me?” or “Why are you supporting my suffering?” We want to support those who are willing to speak out about the harm we cause other sentient beings when we eat them, use their body parts as clothing and in other ways, or use household and personal hygiene products that are tested on animals. While DVA recognizes the challenges of living in a complex, modern society, we wish to promote the choices that provide the greatest reduction of animal suffering. It is our intention to be inclusive in honoring the different views of those who sincerely intend to minimize the suffering of animals.
 

Opinions 4 Good

Op4G is a market research firm with a twist, it was created with the single intent of generating unrestricted, monthly, recurring revenue to Non-Profit organizations. The platform is based upon a private Membership community of Non-Profit supporters who anonymously participate in market research surveys. Op4G Members are paid in cash for completing these activities and a minimum of 25% of their earnings (with the ability to be up to 100%) are donated to the Non-Profit of their choice. Currently Op4G is partnered with over 280 Non-Profits.

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In Defense of Animals

Founded in 1983 by Dr. Elliot Katz DVM, In Defense of Animals (IDA) is an international animal rights and rescue organization dedicated to protecting the rights, welfare and habitats of animals. We are supported by a network of tens of thousands of determined activists, dedicated volunteers, interns and donors. We work to expose and end animal experimentation; protect wildlife and restore balance in their natural habitats; end the exploitation and abuse of wild species living in captivity, protect domestic and wild species worldwide from abuse and slaughter for food, conduct cruelty investigations and rescue operations, and provide veterinary care for sick, abused and orphaned animals in our natural habitat sanctuaries.

 

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Dharma Voices for Animals

The mission of Dharma Voices for Animals (DVA) is to bring awareness of the suffering of animals to the Dharma community, provide reasonable alternatives to the actions that cause and support the suffering, and advocate on behalf of the animals for changes that will significantly reduce that suffering.

 

 

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A Well-Fed World

A Well-Fed World (AWFW) is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering: the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. We have a positive, practical, and action-led approach that produces immediate assistance for those in need and structural change for lasting results. In addition to our direct programs, we raise funds, partner with, and promote innovative, highly effective projects that strengthen vegan feeding & farming programs, farm animal care & rescue efforts, pro-veg advocacy & community building.

 

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VegFund

VegFund empowers vegan activists worldwide by funding and supporting outreach activities that inspire people to choose and maintain a vegan lifestyle. Hundreds of thousands of VegFund sponsored vegan food samples, along with educational literature, have been distributed to the public. In the online video outreach programs, tens of millions of online viewers have seen vegan educational videos, with hundreds of viewers every day expressing their intent to go vegan.

 

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Vegan Spirituality Group of New Haven, Connecticut

Vegan Spirituality groups are a project of IDA’s Sustainable Activism Campaign. The New Haven group is intended for vegans interested in exploring or deepening the connections between their veganism and their existing or developing spiritual paths. Monthly gatherings include readings and discussion of spiritual/ethical topics, mindful eating of delicious vegan food, guided meditations, and support for one another’s spiritual paths. Compassion, empathy, and reverence for all living beings are essential aspects of vegan spirituality, as is a commitment to non-harmful actions towards self, others, and the world. Vegan spirituality communities are growing in cities across the United States and beyond. We’re pleased to add New Haven to this map of spiritual awakening.

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The Northern Connecticut Vegetarian Society (NCVS)

NCVS seeks to advocate a compassionate and a healthful diet. They wish to provide support to vegetarians by building a community for them and all those interested in the benefits of vegetarianism. Monthly Vegan Potlucks are open to anyone interested in being healthy or in a healthy environment. At these potlucks, the featured presenter leads a learning seminar.

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Earthly Roots Hair Studio

Earthly Roots Hair Studio of Concord, New Hampshire was created due to chemical sensitivities. 95% of beauty products available to us are full of toxic things like petroleum. Earthly Roots is a small hair salon with high standards. Honestly caring about the health of your hair & skin and you as an individual. The goal is to restore your hair to its optimum level of health. Empowering green stylist since 1998.

 

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And a warm welcome to these dedicated organizations:

Connecticut Votes For Animals (CVA)

The fate of Connecticut’s animals is being decided every day at the state legislature; Connecticut Votes For Animals is working hard to ensure that animals – and those who care about them – get a say in the decisions that are made. To bring about long-term, positive change for animals, we must persuade legislators of the importance of being pro-animal and also elect animal-friendly lawmakers. We can do so by exerting constituent pressure – that is, calling our representatives about important animal protection issues – and also voting for humane-minded candidates. The more people who are willing to make their vote count for animals, the more lawmakers will listen. CVA facilitates this process – educating the public regarding animal protection issues, fighting harmful proposals, and safeguarding animals’ interests by making their well-being a priority for our elected leaders.

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Direct Action Everywhere (DxE)

Direct Action Everywhere of Massachusetts and Connecticut is dedicated to total animal liberation through direct action, powerful storytelling, and community participation. The greatest liberation movement in history starts with you. DxE is a direct action network of ordinary people, formed using the model of grassroots networks in the history of social justice: ACT UP, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, the Women’s Social and Political Union, and the Antislavery Society. Anyone who performs actions consistent with our organizing principles can rightly claim to be part of our network. Tell us about your action. We’ll share it with the world.
 

 

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Hartford Walk for Farm Animals

The Walk for Farm Animals has been part of Farm Sanctuary since the beginning. In 1986, we didn’t yet have our sanctuary in Watkins Glen, but we had a small group of dedicated volunteers who helped us establish the first Walk for Farm Animals in support of our mission to stop animal abuse and su

ffering. Those first efforts were modest by today’s standards, but they helped fund the down payment for what became our first official shelter and national headquarters. From those humble beginnings, the Walks have continued to be a vital part of our fundraising and outreach efforts and keep growing as more people learn about farm animal issues and want to help. The funds raised by the Walks support our work to rescue farm animals, provide urgent care and lifelong refuge, as well as our education and advocacy efforts for farm animals everywhere. Over the years, the Walks have raised nearly $2 million for Farm Sanctuary thanks to the dedication of our volunteer Walk Coordinators and our amazing walkers! http://walkforfarmanimals.org/

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The Compassionate Living Project

The Compassionate Living Project was founded in 2004 by Neil and Annie Hornish. In 1995, Neil and Annie became vegan for ethical reasons. Since then, they have been involved with numerous humane education and animal rights advocacy efforts in the Connecticut area. For more information go to http://www.compassionatelivingproject.org.

Western Mass. Animal Rights Advocates

WMARA are a local non-profit grassroots organization working to increase awareness about animal cruelty. We use education and legislation to help end animal suffering. We focus mainly on the following issues: