Groundwork

04/29/2016

Gods in Shackles screening in Boston!

We are excited to share with you that our World Screening is taking place in Boston. Yes!! People in Boston will be the FIRST TO SCREEN Gods in Shackles on Sunday June 5th 2016. THANKS TO Dr. AMY SHROFF OUR HONORARY ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR who has undertaken this massive task. Amy is a passionate veterinarian who has dedicated her entire life in serving our non-human friends. Through her activism and volunteer work in different areas of Asia, she is working with us to end the suffering and abuse of Asian elephants.

If YOU can attend the screening of our multiple award winning, and United Nations nominated documentary Gods in Shackles that would be awesome!! We would be truly honored. If you have friends or colleagues in Boston, please free to pass this email along and have them participate.

We have an amazing line up: Luncheon, cocktails, live music (surprise performances), Silent auction, raffle and then of course Q&A with the Executive producer and director --- all this for only $80!! WHAT AN AWESOME DEAL !! All proceeds will go toward the screening around the world. If you live anywhere near Boston, join us! You'll get the first and real flavor of the film that the world will wake up to. Hope to see many of you there!! Please click on this image below and it will take you to the Eventbrite page where you can buy tickets directly. http://bit.ly/1SirZ6P

04/29/2016

Screening in LA!

Eventbrite - Maureen Mahon of Maureen Mahon Interiors presents Los Angeles Screening and Red Carpet Event: Gods in Shackles - Sunday, June 19, 2016 in Los Angeles, CA. Find event and ticket information.

04/29/2016

ARAUNY protested all four shows at the Garden Brothers Circus this week. Thank you to those who came out: Mary, Martha, Carol H, Tina, new members Lauren & Ben, and two non-members Zoe & B…

04/27/2016

Astonishing talent, and great for the whole family (:

OVO will be at the Oncenter War Memorial Arena from May 4-8 for seven performances.

04/27/2016

Garden Brothers Circus (aka Piccadilly Circus if you Google it) is coming to the Main Street Armory (900 E Main Street, Rochester, NY) for four shows: 4:30 and 7:30 on 4/27 & 4/28. Their recor…

04/27/2016

Residents protested bringing NYC trash by rail to the gigantic Seneca Meadows Landfill.

04/12/2016

Traveling to Thailand was an eye-opener for Livingston County residents Jessica Nielsen, Mikaela Nielsen and Alison Bligh. The trio spent a week volunteering at Elephant Nature Park, near Chiang Mai, Thailand.

02/18/2016

http://www.twcnews.com/nys/rochester/crime/2016/02/17/buffalo-man-admits-to-trafficking-elephant-tusks.html

A 77-year-old Western New York man could spend the next five years in prison after pleading guilty. Time Warner Cable News reporter Sarah Blazonis has more about how authorities brought an ivory trafficker to justice.

02/17/2016

http://www.thelcn.com/lcn01/local-teens-mother-to-work-on-elephant-preserve-in-thailand-20160217

Local teens to work on elephant preserve in Thailand

02/09/2016

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/881/613/196/?taf_id=21852852&cid=fb_na #

A young elephant named Chitillapilly Rajashekaran has been allegedly beaten to death and his body...

01/11/2016

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/ringling-bros-retire-all-circus-elephants-may-2-years-early-n493986

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is ending its elephant acts a year and a half early, and will retire all of its touring elephants in May.

12/31/2015

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/340/489/719/tell-florida-we-want-stricter-animal-abuse-laws/

Florida currently has some of the most lenient laws in the nation when it comes to animal abuse. The... (731 signatures on petition)

12/13/2015

11/30/2015

http://animalpetitions.org/125493/release-depressed-elephant-to-sanctuary/?utm_source=Animal+Petitions&utm_campaign=c1b5da033e-280AP11_29_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5c8ef52732-c1b5da033e-80391133

A lonely elephant has been trapped in a barren, concrete cage for the past 61 years, with little to no contact with other elephants. She is suffering mentally and physically. Take action now to move her to a reputable sanctuary.

11/30/2015

http://www.genevacsd.org/spotlight.cfm?sp=15138

The mission of the Geneva City School District is to educate and graduate all students with the essential skills and knowledge to live lives of consequence.

11/30/2015

https://www.thedodo.com/she-ran-a-20-mile-marathon-to-release-the-gods-in-shackles-1483384233.html

For the love of animals. Pass it on.

11/20/2015

http://www.takepart.com/article/2015/11/19/tiger-stripes-camera-trap-bust-poacher?cmpid=tpdaily-eml-2015-11-19-Refugees

Camera traps set up to aid tiger science allow police to link a dead animal to one of the nation’s wildlife sanctuaries.

11/17/2015

Tonight is the night my sister and I will be speaking to the City Council. We will be presenting our case along with the petition results. Thank you so much for all your support, if you are local and wish to attend the meeting it starts at 6:30pm and is at the Rochester City Hall. Thanks again! - Amanda
If you'd like to view our presentation, check it out here:http://mygroundwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/11-17-15-Ban-Wild-Animal-Acts-Rochester-NY-Presentation.pdf