CARE, Baltimore, MD (2026)

05/05/2026

Based on 2021 American Housing Survey Data, A 3% increase in adoption among people of color would give 3.2 million pets a loving home. If you don’t know, that’s more than half the estimated shelter population, 5.8 million!

Kara D Beverly, CARE’s Board Chair, shared her adoption experience with us to help launch a three part awareness series, 3% for 3 Million. This clip is one of three we will post for the next three weeks. 👂 Listen closely and let us know if you hear the subtle discouragement Kara encountered when attempting to adopt Marty.

Yes, Spay/Neuter is important! I played a very small role in the record shattering Spayathon for Puerto Rico where nearly 53,000 animals were spayed and neuter at an estimated investment of 20 million dollars.

The cost to welcome, encourage, and include more communities of color into fair adoption process cost pennies on the dollar, and that matters when the cost of everything is nearly out of reach.

Please review CARE’s Gatekeeping Pet Ownership [https://careawo.org/rd/ ] for more important insights.

04/27/2026

Healthy pets live happier lives, and spay and neuter plays a big role in that.

💗 Beyond preventing unwanted litters, these procedures support long-term wellness and reduce the risk of serious medical conditions.

From lowering cancer risks to reducing behaviors like spraying and roaming, the benefits go far beyond what many people expect. It’s a decision that impacts both individual pets and the wider community.

💚 There’s no one-size-fits-all timeline. Small breeds, large breeds, and cats may all have different recommendations, so it’s important to make the decision with guidance from your veterinarian.

🧡 Community Animal CARE (CAC) includes sharing information so we can prevent, treat at home and know when to call a Vet. Sharing is CARING.

04/26/2026

⚡ Energy bills are climbing, but it’s not just about how much electricity people use.

Across the country, households are paying more each month while utility companies are holding onto a larger share of those payments as profit

💡 The impact isn’t felt evenly. In many Southern states, where large Black populations already face higher energy burdens, families are spending a bigger portion of their income just to keep the lights on.

At the same time, growing demand from industries like data centers is driving new energy projects and raising concerns that future costs could continue to fall on everyday residents.

📖 Source: Capital B News
🔗 Read the full story below:
https://capitalbnews.org/the-hidden-profit-in-your-power-bill-and-why-black-southerners-get-hit-the-hardest/

04/22/2026

After a full day of learning and connection, we’re coming together for a night to celebrate.

🎭 Join us for our Black and White Carnival: an evening filled with dinner, dancing, and a chance to win big! Take your shot at carnival games, win some fun prizes, and enjoy time with the community in a different kind of setting. Thanks for AVMA for sponsoring the Carnival.

🖤 Dress Code: Black and White
Come dressed in your best black or white looks and be part of a night designed for us to unwind and connect.

Extra Special Thanks to Maddie's Fund for supporting The Gathering.

04/20/2026

🐕‍🦺 Canine parvovirus is one of the most serious illnesses a dog can face. It’s highly contagious, often fatal, and spreads easily through contact with infected pets or contaminated environments like bedding, bowls, and even human hands.

Puppies, senior pets, and those with weakened immune systems are most at risk. Symptoms like lethargy, vomiting, severe diarrhea, and loss of appetite can appear quickly and worsen fast.

💚 The good news is that parvo is preventable. Vaccination, avoiding high-risk areas before full protection, and early veterinary care can save lives.

🧡 Community Animal CARE (CAC) includes sharing information so we can prevent, treat at home and know when to call a Vet. Sharing is CARING.

04/19/2026

📑 In 2024, officials approved a project on contaminated land in Chicago’s South Shore, one of the last majority-Black neighborhoods along Lake Michigan. Supported by taxpayer dollars and the Pentagon’s research arm, it aims to establish the U.S.'s first large-scale quantum computer.

South Shore faces pressure from the Obama Presidential Center to the north and the quantum campus to the south, leading to rising property taxes and displacement threats against long-time Black and Hispanic residents.

🗳️ Residents proposed a binding ballot question to pause the project due to concerns about displacement and environmental impact, but the Chicago Board of Elections blocked it on a technicality.

"We deserve resources, and we deserve autonomy over our own communities," Jayna McGruder stated. "Instead of jobs, housing, and healthcare, they’re giving us a war computer."

⚖ In 2018, Congress passed the National Quantum Initiative Act, initiating a decade-long program to fund federal quantum research through the Department of Energy and defense agencies, with an emphasis on national security.

Over $1 billion has been invested in a South Side campus housing companies like PsiQuantum, Pasqal, and IBM. However, residents of this predominantly Black community are concerned about the environmental impacts and feel marginalized, viewing themselves as test subjects for military technology rather than partners in development.

📝 In late 2025, Southside Together gathered signatures for a referendum to pause campus work until their concerns about displacement and environmental effects were addressed. Despite meeting requirements, the Chicago Board of Elections excluded them from the March ballot due to a single-subject rule. Residents emphasized that their fight was about lack of engagement with Black communities in a multibillion-dollar project, not opposition to technology itself.

🔗 Read the full article on Capital B News using link below:
https://capitalbnews.org/chicago-quantum-campus-south-shore/

04/15/2026

🧠 Are you pet smart?

From pet trivia to real-world knowledge of CARE, game show contestants put their skills to the test during our “Are You Pet Smart?” Jeopardy-style game at this year’s The Gathering — sponsored by PetSmart Charities.

🏆 Winners will receive Direct CARE funding for their local nonprofit veterinary clinics to help neighborhood pets and people.

Extra Special Thanks to PetSmart Charities for supporting The Gathering!

04/13/2026

🍖 What your pet eats shapes how they live. Good nutrition supports everything from energy levels to immune health, helping pets live longer, more comfortable lives.

A balanced diet includes high-quality protein, essential vitamins and minerals, and digestible carbs and fiber along with constant access to fresh water. At the same time, avoiding harmful foods like chocolate, onions, grapes, and xylitol is just as important.

😻 Every pet is different. Before making any diet changes, talk with your veterinarian to build a plan that supports your pet’s health at every stage of life.

🧡 Community Animal CARE (CAC) includes sharing information so we can prevent, treat at home and know when to call a Vet. Sharing is CARING.

04/12/2026

🛤️ In Hancock County, Georgia, the Smith family— descendants of enslaved people —have owned their land for over 100 years. Now, a railroad owned by the descendant of the man who enslaved their ancestors is using eminent domain to take it.

The Sandersville Railroad, owned by Benjamin Tarbutton III, has state approval to seize private property for a rail spur to transport gravel from a nearby quarry. This decision is being challenged in court by 92-year-old Ida Lowe Blocker and elderly couple Bennie and Eloise Clayton. Blocker's great-grandmother was enslaved in the area and later helped establish Granite Hill, a Black settlement destroyed by quarry blasting.

🚂 The railroad claimed $1.5 million in economic benefits, but Tarbutton admitted he wouldn't hire new employees. Quarry jobs pay $24 to $28 per hour, far below the suggested $90,000 salary. Among the five businesses needing the rail line, three, including one owned by the railroad, said they don’t need it.

The Tarbutton family has donated over $860,000 to Georgia politicians, and Tarbutton is the finance chair for Rep. Mike Collins' Senate campaign. Collins' PERMIT Act seeks to eliminate environmental oversight and expedite legal challenges for similar projects, impacting two protected waterways.

🗳️ In 2015, the primarily white Board of Elections in Hancock County challenged the registrations of 174 predominantly Black Sparta voters, leading to intimidation by sheriff's deputies. This caused many Black residents to skip the next election. Civil rights groups sued, resulting in a 2018 federal consent decree that restored eligible voters. However, lower Black turnout allowed white candidate Allen Haywood to win the mayoral race for the first time in 32 years, despite concerns about his ties to Tarbutton, as he fully supports the project.

The seizure would split eight farms. The railroad provided only one 25-foot crossing per property, inadequate for tractors, combines, or livestock.

🔗 Read the full article on Capital B News using the link below:
https://capitalbnews.org/georgia-railroad-eminent-domain-black-landowners/

04/09/2026

FEATURED SPEAKER: Ryan Harris

On Wednesday, Ryan will be leading the workshop about Programming on a Budget and the value in partnerships.

Ryan Harris is a Man of God, husband, father, and community architect based in Philadelphia. He is the Founder of As I Plant This Seed, a faith-rooted nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring human agency, strengthening families, and developing youth through mentorship, accountability, and opportunity.

As the creator of the Mini Urban EchoSystem, Ryan has designed and implemented a community-based model that addresses root causes rather than symptoms integrating mentorship, education, leadership development, mental wellness access, and family support into a sustainable ecosystem that serves both youth and adults. His work centers on building environments where positive identity, responsibility, and purpose can take root and reproduce across generations.

With over a decade of experience serving communities across Philadelphia and beyond, Ryan is widely respected for his authentic leadership, hands-on mentorship, and commitment to remaining present in the neighborhoods he serves. His perspective on fatherhood and male mentorship is shaped not only by his professional work, but by his lived experience as a devoted husband and father raising children with faith, structure, and love.

Ryan’s mission is simple but uncompromising: to protect human dignity, restore hope, and equip the next generation to lead with integrity, courage, and purpose.

04/08/2026

FEATURED SPEAKER: Carlos Aponte

On Wednesday, Carlos will be leading the workshop called “A Seat at the Table: How Youth engagement will take your programming to the next level.”

Young adults are often overlooked and under utilized within animal centric organizations. You will leave this workshop with actionable steps and a one pager to correctly engage young adults in order for them to multiply your impact.

Carlos is a lifelong Philadelphian who traces his culture to the Island of Puerto Rico. After close to a decade inside of the classroom, Carlos realized the shortcomings of traditional education. With the help of his students, Carlos decided to create the 501c3 non profit organization, We Love Philly. We Love Philly provides state recognized pre apprenticeship courses to ensure high school students graduate with their diplomas. After graduation, students are provided pathways to livable wage career apprenticeship programs. Carlos sits on the Board of Directors of the Nelson Foundation, The Penn Treaty Museum, and The Pennsylvania Chapter of LULAC. Carlos is also a proud Prince Hall Free Mason.

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