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TheGentleBarncelebratesCruelty-FreeThanksgivingwithHopeandCompassion
SantaClarita,CA(November17,2016)–TheGentleBarnwillbehostingtheirannualThanksgiving
dinneronThursday,November24thinordertocelebratethecommitmenttomakingtheworldamore
compassionateplaceforanimalstothrive,toteachingchildrenhowtohealandgrowbeyondthe
challengestheyfaceandtoprotectingourplanetfromfurtherirreparabledamage.
“ThanksgivingisaveryimportantholidayhereatTheGentleBarn.”says,FounderofTheGentleBarn,
EllieLaks.“Wewanttorecognizeandofferourgratitudetoanentirecommunityofthemostpassionate
volunteers,donors,sponsors,communityleaders,smallbusinesses,schoolprogramandsocialservice
counselors,andpeoplefromaroundtheworldwhosupportourmissionandbelievethatwewillchange
thedirectionoftheplanet.”
TheGentleBarnFoundationnotonlyteachesthepowerofhealingandcompassiontochildrenand
adultsthroughthekindandrespectfultreatmentofanimals,butitisalsodedicatedtobuildingavibrant
communityofsocialresponsiblebusinessesthatofferconsumersnutritious,plant-basedfoodsand
beverages,sustainablepersonalandhomecareproducts,andothercutting-edgeinnovations.
“TheGentle52programwasestablishedinordertoconnectouraudiencewiththerightcompanies”
saysJayWiener,co-FounderofTheGentleBarn.“FamilieswhocometoTheGentleBarnarealways
happytosamplenewproductsandarelookingtosupportcompaniesthatarecommittedtooffering
lastingsolutionsthathelpreinforceacruelty-freeworld.”
The Gentle Barn Foundation
www.gentlebarn.org
Specialrecognitionandgratitudefortheiryearlongsupportisgiventothefollowingsponsors:
Gardein;Nature’sGate;SoDelicious;Hint;MossBotanicals;GabrielCosmetics;Acure;freshie;Miss
VioletLace;SeaSnax;LimeCrime;Truefora;OpenEyes;IntheWickofTime;Dandies;Ella+Mila;
RhythmSuperfoods;Puremedy;SunChlorella;Line117Paper;PurAbsorb;Vaute;Veggie-Go’s;
Teeccino;Sant;Della;SouthofFrance;StephenJoseph;CalicoDragon;Amoeba;Sjaak’s;Thesis;
Beanfield’s;EarthBalance;Cocomel’s;IfYouCare;Serpenthes.com;Eatlightened;Tofurky;BlackWing
Farms;Hurraw!;RawRevolution;QCNaturals;Crunchies;Oleim;dermae;AmazingGrass;TreeSmart;
GoMacro;EtherealPlanet;RighteouslyRaw;HugoNaturals;DailyCrave;Powbab;OutlawSoaps;
HeidiHo;andLyfeKitchen.
Tobecomeacorporatesponsorfortheevent,pleasevisit:www.gentlebarn.orgorcontactJayWeinerat(661)
252-2440.
ToRSVPfortheevent,pleasevisit:http://www.gentlebarn.org/event-registration/event-thanksgiving?loc=CA
orcontactTheGentleBarnofficeat(661)252-2440.
Eventdetailsareasfollows:
What: TheGentleBarnThanksgivingDinner
When: Thursday,November24,2016
5:00p.m–8:00p.m.
Where: TheGentleBarn15825SierraHighway,SantaClarita,CA
www.gentlebarn.org/california
MediaAvailability:GentleBarnFoundersEllieLaksandJayWeinerwillbeavailableforinterviews.
ABOUTTHEGENTLEBARN
TheGentleBarn(www.gentlebarn.org)isanationalnonprofitorganization,foundedin1999asasafehavenand
place of recovery for severely abused animals. The Gentle Barn offers their unique philosophy of rehabilitating
animals and connecting their stories of survival and healing to the personal experiences of inner city, at-risk and
special needs children who have suffered physical, mental or emotional trauma. By interacting with The Gentle
Barn’s approximate one hundred and eighty animals and taking a hands-on role in their welfare, those who
participate in the programs at The Gentle Barn learn empathy, trust and forgiveness. The Gentle Barn is run by
Founder Ellie Laks and her husband and Co-founder Jay Weiner, both of whom were healed and supported by
animals as children. The Gentle Barn’s mission is simple: “Teaching People Kindness and Compassion to Animals,
EachOtherandOurPlanet.”
Followus!www.facebook.com/TheGentleBarnandTwitter@GentleBarn
The Gentle Barn Foundation
www.gentlebarn.org
The Gentle Barn Foundation
www.gentlebarn.org