Cruelty Free You + Me

CFY+M Virtual Community Meeting
2021-03-31 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | IL
Host: Vick Hauptman; Founder + Executive Director of CFY+M
Discussion: Volunteer opportunities, our work in the community, + upcoming events
Google Hangout Link

Plant-Based Food + Supply Drive
2021-03-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Handlebar, 2311 W. North Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
Join us next Saturday. March 20th between 11am and 2pm at @handlebarchicago We will be gathering materials to support indoor recess at @kipp_one_chicago as they gear up to enter the building again mid-April. We will be collecting items such as coloring books, markers, crayons, puzzles on boards, Play-Doh, and other similar supplies. We are working to support them and ensuring students are set up for success with independent non-shared materials for indoor recess. The dollar store is a great option for coloring books and other independent games.
🥫 We will also be collecting Vegan shelfstable groceries as well as Cruelty Free cleaning supplies and PPE supplies.

Plant-Based Food Drive
2021-03-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Dial M for Modern, 2773 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60647, United States
Join us at Dial M for Modern on Saturday, March 6th between noon and 4pm for our first Plant-Based Food + Supply Drive of 2021! We will be collecting shelf-stable, vegan groceries and cruelty free cleaning supplies, basic necessities, and PPE supplies for I Grow Chicago and Instituto del Progreso Latino.
High Need Items include:
* ADULT MASKS *, mini hand sanitizers, Method Cleaning Spray, canned fruit, vegan chili, vegan soup, pretzels + potato chips, cereal, and grits.
Other great items include: canned beans, canned veggies, oatmeal, pasta, pasta sauce, vegan snack foods (granola bars, crackers, fruit snacks), Upton’s Mac + Cheese, laundry detergent pods, liquid soap, tooth brushes, and toothpaste.
Reminder that we are collecting vegan, cruelty free supplies. Please check labels when shopping. We avoid products that are tested on animals and that contain dairy, honey, gelatin, etc.

CFY+M Book Club
2021-02-25 19:00 - 20:00 | IL
Join us for our first Book Club meeting of 2021. We will be reading Animalkind by Ingrid Newkirk + Gene Stone. Our Book Club Coordinator, Eleanor will be hosting this event via Google Meet.
This is a book about remarkable discoveries about animals and revolutionary new ways to show them compassion. Written by the founder of PETA, Ingrid Newkirk and the author of Forks Over Knives, Gene Stone.
We hope to see you virtually on February 25th at 7pm.
Google Meet link: meet.google.com/auw-wuvt-zqz

Delivery to Instituto del Progreso Latino
2021-02-08 08:00 - 13:00 | Instituto del Progreso Latino, 2520 S. Western Ave, Chicago, IL, 60608, United States
We will be dropping donations and supporting Instituto del Progreso Latino with delivery and organization donations for their community.

Sweet Petunias Fundraiser
2021-01-29 13:00 - 15:00 | IL
We are currently holding a fundraiser for our friends at Sweet Petunias Microsanctuary. We are collecting monetary donations for produce, peanut butter, raisins, Cheerios, and blankets for over seven rescue pigs. We are also accepting used blankets to provide to their pigs. To support, please contact us at crueltyfreeyouandme@gmail.com or donate via Venmo to crueltyfreeyouandme.

CFY+M Book Club
2020-12-21 18:00 - 19:00 | IL
CFY+M has a monthly Adult Book Club!
For December, we are reading Charolette’s Web by E.B. White.
We will be meeting on Monday, December 21st at 6pm. Please join us virtually to discuss the book and how we can use that information to create a more compassionate world!
Link for meeting: https://meet.google.com/ehe-jnwb-vop
Please reach out to our Book Club Facilitator, Amanda with any questions! Her e-mail is amanda.crueltyfreeyouandme@gmail.com.

Warm Clothing Distribution
2020-12-17 10:00 - 13:00 | KIPP One Primary, 730 N Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, 60624, United States
We will be distributing warm clothing + some groceries in West Humboldt Park on Thursday, December 17th. More detail to come.

Compassionate Christmas in West Humboldt Park
2020-12-16 10:00 - 12:00 | All Things Are Possible, 4014 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL, 60651, United States
This Christmas, we are providing gifts for 74 children in West Humboldt Park. Santa will be delivering to All Things are Possible on Chicago Ave. at 10 am! Gifts donated by our compassionate community here in Chicago. You can provide gifts by shopping our Amazon Wish List and having it delivered to us by December 14th.

December Donations for Instituto del Progreso Latino
2020-12-14 08:00 - 09:00 | Instituto del Progreso Latino, 2520 S. Western Ave, Chicago, IL, 60608, United States
We provide shelf stable, vegan groceries for families in Pilsen once at month at Instituto del Progreso Latino. We will be delivering groceries, basic necessities, and cruelty free cleaning supplies. To help us contribute more, donate via Venmo or PayPal. We will be doing our last shopping trip a few days before.

Plant-Based Food Drive + Holiday Gift Drop Off at The Plant
2020-12-12 11:00 - 15:00 | The Plant, 1400 W. 46th St., Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
We are thrilled to announce we will be back at The Plant (1400 W. 46th St.) this Saturday, December 12th from 11am to 3pm hosting a plant-based food drive + collecting donations for our holiday gift drive! If able, please consider swinging by to donate some nutritious shelf stable goods or a gift for the kiddos this Christmas!
Other GREAT vendors will be there too so you can grab some stuff to stuff some stockings! Tiny Shop Grocer will be slinging low waste groceries so place your order ahead + come pick up from her and say hi! Libby’s Corner Chicago is serving up their brunch. YES, their brunch (our fav)!! You won’t want to miss that. The Turtle Stop will be open where you can grab products from Arize Kambucha, Dharma Delights, Tubby’s Taste, Soul Vegan, Sacred Serve, + More! LASTLY, come grab those six packs from the amazing Whiner Beer Co. Tons of tasty options to accompany you this holiday season!
Be sure to come check us out. The Plant is an incredible venue and their are so many small businesses you can support in one quick stop!!! We hope to see ya there!

Plant-Based Food Drive + Holiday Gift Drop Off at Handlebar
2020-12-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Handlebar, 2311 W. North Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
We are partnering again with our friends at Handlebar Chicago to help feed families at KIPP One Primary in West Humboldt Park. Bags of groceries and supplies will be provided during our upcoming warm clothing distribution.
Located in front of Handlebar from 11am to 2pm.
All items MUST be vegan (no dairy, eggs, honey, gelatin, etc!) and cleaning products must be cruelty free, meaning no animal testing.
High Need Items:
-Rice, beans, lentils, pasta, pasta sauce, corn tortillas, canned veggies + fruit, applesauce, cereal, oats, snacks, non-dairy milk
-Toilet paper, paper towels, masks, hand sanitizer, cleaning spray + supplies
We are also collecting Christmas gifts for 74 infants to 12 year olds in West Humboldt Park. You can shop ahead and drop of unwrapped gifts to Handlebar! Your gift will bring lots of joy to a little one this time of year!
Contact Vick with any questions: crueltyfreeyouandme@gmail.com

Plant-Based Food + Supply Drive at Handlebar Chicago
2020-12-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Handlebar, 2311 W. North Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
We are partnering with our friends at Handlebar Chicago to help feed families at KIPP One Primary in West Humboldt Park. Bags of groceries and supplies will be provided during our upcoming warm clothing distribution.
Located in front of Handlebar from 11am to 2pm.
All items MUST be vegan (no dairy, eggs, honey, gelatin, etc!) and cleaning products must be cruelty free, meaning no animal testing.
High Need Items:
-Rice, beans, lentils, pasta, pasta sauce, corn tortillas, canned veggies + fruit, applesauce, cereal, oats, snacks, non-dairy milk
-Toilet paper, paper towels, masks, hand sanitizer, cleaning spray + supplies
Contact Vick with any questions: crueltyfreeyouandme@gmail.com

Virtual Book Club
2020-11-29 18:00 - 19:00 | IL
CFY+M has a monthly Adult Book Club!
For November, we are reading Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows by Melanie Joy.
Please read text prior to Sunday, November 29th and join us virtually to discuss the book and how we can use that information to create a more compassionate world!
Please reach out to our Book Club Facilitator, Amanda with any questions! Her e-mail is amanda.crueltyfreeyouandme@gmail.com

ThanksLIVING with CFY+M and I Grow Chicago
2020-11-25 | We Grow Chicago, 6402 S. Honore St, Chicago, IL, 60636, United States
This ThanksLIVING we are partnering with I Grow Chicago to feed 200 individuals! We have partnered with Handlebar, Ste Martaen, No Bones Beach Club, and Modern Living with Kat to provide cruelty free, plant-based side dishes and desserts!

Plant-Based Food + Supply Drive
2020-11-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Handlebar, 2311 W. North Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
We will be collecting vegan groceries, cruelty free cleaning supplies, + basic necessities at Handlebar in Chicago from 11am to 3pm.. We are also accepting warm children’s clothing + coats!

Warm Clothing Drive
2020-11-09 - 2020-12-08 | KIPP One Primary, 730 N Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, 60624, United States
We are currently collecting winter clothing for students and families at KIPP One Primary! This is ongoing and we are hoping to get items to them by Thanksgiving this year! Please contact Vick at crueltyfreeyouandme@gmail.com to coordinate drop off or pick up. We are accepting winter coats, hats, scarves, gloves, boots, pants, and sweaters.

Vegan Paradise: Plant-Based Food Drive
2020-10-25 11:00 - 15:00, 2020-10-18 11:00 - 15:00, 2020-10-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2020-10-04 11:00 - 15:00 | The Plant, 1400 W. 46th St., Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
Accepting plant-based, shelf stable items and cruelty free cleaning supplies and basic necessities for communities in need including I Grow Chicago in Englewood, Food Not Bombs – Humboldt Park, and Instituto del Progreso Latino in Pilsen.

Compassionate Children of Chicago: Story & Art in the Park
2020-10-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2020-10-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2020-10-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Wicker Park Farmers Market, 1425 N. Damen Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States

Wicker Park Farmers Market: Plant-Based Food Drive
2020-10-25 08:00 - 14:00, 2020-10-18 08:00 - 14:00, 2020-10-11 08:00 - 14:00 | Wicker Park Farmers Market, 1425 N. Damen Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States

KIPP One Academy Community Market
2020-10-21 12:30 - 16:00 | KIPP One Primary, 730 N Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, 60624, United States
We are providing 30 grocery bags to families attending the KIPP One Academy Community Market. Each bag will include pasta, pasta sauce, rice, can of beans, can of veggies, instant oatmeal, and juice boxes.

Team Trip!
2020-10-10 08:30 - 22:00 | SoL Criations Farm Sanctuary, N1924 Rizer Rd., Endeavor, WI, 53930, United States
Our team will be spending the day together going from Westmont/Chicago to Madison for lunch at Green Owl Cafe & donuts from Shanty Town Donuts, then to SoL Criations Farm Sanctuary to spend time with the animals and in nature. We will hit up Pig Minds Brewing in Rockford on our drive back.

Story Time at Vegan Paradise
2020-10-04 13:00 - 14:00 | The Plant, 1400 W. 46th St., Chicago, IL, 60609, United States
Join us for a story, art, and plant-based snacks at Vegan Paradise! Donation-based program. 1pm. Great for children of all ages!
