Events

Enjoying a story and art in the park near the basketball courts. . All art supplies and plant-based snacks & juice provided.

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. 

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.

Accepting plant-based, shelf stable items and cruelty free cleaning supplies and basic necessities for communities in need including I Grow Chicago & Food Not Bombs - Humboldt Park.

Enjoying a story and art in the park near the basketball courts. . All art supplies and plant-based snacks & juice provided.

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. 

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.

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!

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!

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 […]

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!) […]

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, […]