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Csnip org1/18/2024 With this knowledge and experience, Gina has been able to push this initiative and is asking for donations to not only help the animal shelter, but to educate and bring forth a program that would also work to find homes for the kittens that are born to community cat moms. It is imperative to not only educate the general public on the proper care for cats, but what comes with leaving them outside and the health issues that can arise. These cats not only come from overpopulation, but also from individuals giving up their cats by letting them outdoors. This can include complicated situations, such as the continuous overpopulation of stray cats, as well as working to meet the cats’ necessities while living outdoors without a properly enriching or stable environment. Living on the streets is not easy for any animal and some may be injured and need proper assistance. The idea of the initiative came about when Gina noticed the progression of kittens being born around our area and the problems that arise with that. This new project is a fundraising initiative to raise money and food donations for feral cats in our neighborhoods. Gina runs many roles for the Humane Society of Fairfax County with over 20 years in experience within fundraising, coordinating volunteers, community outreach and creating her newest project for her longstanding community cat program. Working alongside Gina, I have realized the importance of this program and the many benefits it could provide for the cats’ wellbeing. Not only do I volunteer, but I work at a nonprofit animal rescue where I provide our rescue animals – many of whom are dogs and cats – with enrichment, care and mostly love for their future families. And what better reason to fundraise than to improve the welfare of animals? I have been volunteering for a few years at many local animal shelters or rescues and recently found a passion for the art of fundraising. I am writing to you on behalf of the mutual interest my volunteer coordinator Gina Lynch and I have towards helping out feral cats in our region live an enriched and healthy life as a stray. My name is Andrea Cifuentes, and I am currently a senior pursuing a degree in Integrative Studies with a double minor in Marketing and Nonprofit Studies. Learn about the new program to improve the life of feral cats in our neighborhoods
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