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DESCRIPTION:At this week's Meetup we will hear from Penny, the Executive Director of 
 Animal Activism Collective, and Chrys, the CEO of the International Council 
 for Animal Welfare. They will be discussing the importance of grassroots 
 local activism and coalition building in the fight for animal liberation. 
 They'll be sharing their experiences building local animal rights chapters 
 and how that has helped to achieve monumental wins to end the fur industry 
 and battery cages globally, as well as secure local victories for 
 animals.\nFresh coffee, tea, and a delicious plant-based brunch will be 
 provided at the Meetup as well!\nWhere: Berkeley Animal Rights Center West 
 (2414 6th St, Berkeley)\nWhen: Saturday, February 7th 11am-12:30pm\nWhat: 
 Community hangout and presentation\n- ARC West is a 30 minute walk from 
 North Berkeley BART and only a 10 minute walk from the 51B bus stop at 
 University and 6th St.\n- Dogs that like other dogs are welcome at this 
 event!\n- There will be plant-based brunch and coffee, donations 
 accepted\n- If you cannot join in person, you can join at 11:15am on Zoom 
 at this link: dxe.io/meetupzoom\nEvery Saturday at 11am we have Meetups for 
 everyone and anyone who cares about animals and making the world a better 
 place! 🌍🐮🐷🐔🐭🦊🐠\nLearn more about our values here: 
 dxe.io/values\n---\nDirect Action Everywhere (DxE) is a grassroots network 
 of animal rights activists. Through open rescue, demonstration, and 
 disruption, we are creating a world where every animal is safe, happy and 
 free.\nDxE cultivates a welcoming and supportive community. We ask that all 
 those who attend our events (online and offline) respect our Code of 
 Conduct which can be reviewed at dxe.io/conduct\nTo learn about our vision, 
 goals, strategy and more check out the San Francisco Bay Area chapter 
 Activist Handbook here dxe.io/handbook\nIf you have any questions or 
 concerns, please e-mail sfbay@directactioneverywhere.com \n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2026/02/02/18883749.php
SUMMARY:Meetup: Grassroots Coalition Building with Penny of AAC and Chrys of ICAW
LOCATION:2414 6th St, Berkeley, CA
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2026/02/02/18883749.php
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