PetsAndPeoplePhotos.org Helps Animal Welfare Orgs Deepen Community Connections, #ThankstoMaddie
Summary
This free stock photo library was launched this month for nonprofit and government animal well-being organizations, thanks to a grant from Maddies Fund\xae.-- HeARTs Speak and Maddies Fund\xae are excited to announce the launch of PetsandPeoplePhotos.org, a free stock image library created for animal well-being (welfare) organizations aimed at increasing inclusivity and providing a welcoming environment for all community members.The projects launch earlier this month was made possible by a two-year $84,700 grant to HeARTs Speak from Maddies Fund, a national family foundation established by Dave and Cheryl Duffield to revolutionize the status and well-being of companion animals. HeARTs Speak is a national nonprofit dedicated to amplifying the critical work of animal shelters and rescues through art and creative marketing. "Thanks to Maddie, animal well-being organizations will be able to access images that reflect the diversity and richness of their community, helping to ensure that more people can see themselves and the bond with their pets authentically and accurately represented,"says Lisa Prince Fishler, Executive Director of HeARTs Speak. "Our greatest hope is that those photos can be used to open the community with welcome arms, and in doing so help change the lives of more pets and the people who love them. ""Our goal with this grant for a free photo library is to increase belonging and help animal organizations create stronger community connections, a more welcoming environment, and impactful marketing by reflecting the diversity of the pet-loving community," says Amy Zeifang, Executive Leadership Team, Maddies Fund.