Compassionate Children’s Programming

Working with children and families is very important to us, in fact, that is how Cruelty Free You + Me came into this world! Our Executive Director, Victoria Hiatt founded CFY+M as a way to merge her passions for education and veganism together. She had been a teacher (and vegan) for over a decade and during that time had hundreds of honest conversations with children about the importance of showing kindness to all living beings. She realized the impact these conversations were having and decided to launch a compassionate education program within the Chicago community.

Compassionate Children’s Programming (CCP) is donation-based programming that focuses on animals, the environment, and kindness towards one another. Our program educates children and their families about compassionate living through literature, art, and hands-on experiences. Each session we share multiple stories about rescue animals, veganism, the world, various races and cultures, and so much more. Following each book, we complete a correlated art activity and open the floor for conversations and questions. During our in-person events, vegan snacks and juice boxes are provided for children. Our goal is to share new snacks to provide families with new options to serve at home or send with their child to school. Each lesson is planned by our incredible Teaching Team and delivered to families with love + intention.

* None of our sessions contain an aggressive or judgmental attitude about veganism, but will be filled with understanding, curiosity, and joy!

Become a CFY+M Monthly Member!

Like what you’re reading? Enjoying our programming? One of the best ways to support our Compassionate Children’s Programming is by becoming a monthly member! Click below to learn about various tiers!

Interested in bringing our Compassionate Programming to your market or event? (We love to throw a good party.) Yes, we even do birthday parties! Please send us an email at victoria@crueltyfreeyouandme.org.