Community fundraiser August 2026

August 15, 2026, our ACW community came together for a truly special fundraiser. It was incredibly poignant to see everyone unite behind our shared mission: making the world kinder for all living beings and fighting for a future where animals are free from cages, exploitation, and cruelty. 🐾✨

Our heartfelt thanks to Girija Rao, Ravi Rao, and their extended family for opening their doors and graciously hosting this wonderful community gathering. Everyone enjoyed the delicious home-cooked vegan food, made even sweeter by the amazing donuts and cakes generously donated by Amia Bakery, Newark and Petal and Spices, Santa Clara. 🍩🧁

A huge thank you to Avirose for the beautiful, handcrafted home goods and accessories that so many of you loved and supported. 🎨

This event was also a proud moment to highlight our Fashion with Compassion initiative. We were thrilled to showcase our gorgeous cruelty-free, vegan silk sarees made from plants by Hand and Yarns. By promoting these elegant alternatives, we are proving together that fashion does not have to rely on traditional, cruel practices. 🌿👗

We are immensely thankful for another successful community event! A special thank you to all our friends, supporters, and advocates who showed up to be a part of this.

Together, we are building a more compassionate world! 🌍💚