Lessons from Growing Front Street’s HOAP Program — Cal4All Call 09-02-25
Since the Homeless Outreach and Assistance Program (HOAP) launched in May 2022, Sacramento’s Front Street Animal Shelter has managed to not only sustain but also grow partnerships with pet owners and community organizations. Watch Program Coordinator Jenna Topper for behind-the-scenes insights into the program as it heads into year four.
How to Support Your Staff and Community During ICE Actions — Cal4All Call 07-15-25
Alessandra Navidad (Arizona Animal Welfare League), Ruby Montana (Bridge Pups Rescue), and Ki Pecora, a community organizer, discuss protocols animal shelters can use to help clients, staff and community members and their pets when ICE activities cause disruptions.
HEART LA’s Culturally Responsive Customer Care — Cal4All Call 07-01-25
Diana Cruz-Rivas (Director and Board Secretary) and Deisy Melero (Caseworker, Disaster Relief Program) discuss how their lived experience influences HEART L.A.’s culturally-responsive approach to customer care and interaction.
San Bernardino’s Public-Private Partnership Expands Access to Care — Cal4All Call 06-17-25
In this Multicultural Engagement Community of Practice discussion, Jessica Lopez of the Paw Mission and Kristine Watson of San Bernardino Animal Services share how they came together to expand access to veterinary care in San Bernardino County.
Community-Centered Field Services and Animal Control in Action — Cal4All Call 06-03-25
The Cal for All Animals Multicultural Engagement Community of Practice returns for a call focused on progressive and culturally responsive field services and animal control practices. Panelists: Dr. Christina Avila (City of Perris), April Stevenson (City of Rancho Cordova) and Samantha McKain (City of Rancho Cordova). Moderator: Ivy Ruiz
Running Food Pantries in Pasadena and Sonoma County — Cal4All Call 05/20/2025
As food banks face funding cuts, communities are mobilizing to ensure individuals and families have access to food and other resources without judgment. In this call, folks from Pasadena Humane and Humane Society of Sonoma County discuss their approaches to multicultural community engagement and supporting pet guardians experiencing food insecurity.
Fresno Animal Center Director Alma Torres — Cal4All Call 05/06/2025
Fresno Animal Center Director Alma Torres shares how Fresno is creating a culture of inclusion, outreach, and a people-first approach to community engagement, including reaching more adopters by offering bilingual support.
Community Cat Programs — Cal4All Call 04/01/2025
Claudia Otis (Founder and Executive Director, The Little Lion Foundation), kicks off a robust discussion of the rewards and challenges of starting and running a community cat program in collaboration with multiple language communities.
A Social Work Informed Approach to Addressing Barriers — Cal4All Call 03/18/2025
Learn how Monika Khuc, LMFT and Community Support Manager at WAGS Pet Adoption in Westminster, California, helped implement a social work-informed approach to address barriers faced by diverse communities.
Understanding Your Community Part 2 — Cal4All Call 03/04/2025
Melissa Gómez (SF SPCA Community Workforce Manager) and Elsa Ramos (Friends of Oakland Animal Services Bilingual Adoption Coordinator) share their journey of creating meaningful connections with Latine pet guardians.
