Defending Compassion Leadership Summit

📣Calling all animal activists and animal lovers! 📣 🐾Join the Defending Compassion Leadership Summit in NYC July 23-26!🐾 Together, we are preparing to stand up for the dogs suffering immense cruelty and criminal abuse at Marshall BioResources, the largest breeding facility for animal testing in the US, and all animals who need us, while growing a movement rooted in compassion, courage, and nonviolent action! July 23–26, 2026 10 AM–6:00 PM EDT New York City (exact venue announced to registered participants) 🌟What to expect: Four days of invaluable training, community building and leadership development, including: *Meditation workshop and retreat *Public narrative workshops *Legal panel on the right to rescue *Cross-movement activism panel *Operational leadership workshop *Nonviolent conflict resolution “Hassle Line” experience *Open Rescue simulations *Community building groups and leadership coaching 🌱Lunch (100% vegan) will be provided each day. Coffee will also be served 🌟What you'll leave with: You’ll gain the tools, training and practice you need to provide transformative leadership and training to your local community. You will be trained to lead others — not just to attend. We're selecting up to 200 people to actively build this movement in their own communities this summer. Confidence and practical skills to participate in open rescue Hands-on experience planning a local event/campaign Training in nonviolent direct action and de-escalation Practical leadership and facilitation skills A supportive network of committed animal advocates 🌟Cost: 🕊️Early Bird $50 Enjoy the full program with access to all main activities. Locked in early bird price! This price will likely increase after July 7. 🤲Pay it Forward $100 Enjoy the full program with access to all main activities. This is the option to not only buy a ticket for yourself, but for another participant in financial need! Your generosity allows us to offer scholarships for whoever needs them. Thanks! 🤝🏽NOTAFLOF (No One Turned Away for Lack of Funds) Scholarships up to 100% off All are truly welcome to apply. No previous experience necessary; the only requirement is love for animals, passion for non violence, and the willingness to consistently show up. Whether you’re new to animal advocacy or a seasoned rescuer or community organizer, the dogs need you! 🐶 Apply here: https://forms.gle/XtNWvrKMKeC5UnbH6 Early Bird Application Deadline: July 7 This summit is hosted by The Simple Heart and Save The Dogs. More info here: https://savethedogs.io/about