Compassion in action
Get to know some of the advocates who ensure those in need have safe, affordable access to plant-based healing and those who benefit from compassion programs in California.
Compassion in action
Get to know some of the advocates who ensure those in need have safe, affordable access to plant-based healing and those who benefit from compassion programs in California.
Sweetleaf Joe: On a Quest for Compassion in California
Written by Lesley NickusIn a historic building in San Francisco, Joe “Sweetleaf Joe” Airone reflects on his journey with Sweetleaf Health Equity, a nonprofit dedicated to providing free medical cannabis to patients and veterans in need. With over two decades of...
Cyd Johnson: A Caregiver Navigating Veteran PTSD
Written by Lesley NickusSidney Johnson, a resilient woman dedicated to supporting her Vietnam veteran husband, shared her poignant story in a candid interview. Johnson, a regular visitor to the Santa Cruz Veterans Alliance, opened up about the struggles and triumphs...
Kathleen Anderson: A Lifeline of Compassion in Santa Cruz
Written by Lesley NickusIn the heart of Santa Cruz County, amidst the towering redwoods and enveloping fog that characterize this coastal enclave, lies a sanctuary for veterans like Kathleen Anderson. Anderson, a Navy veteran with a spirited demeanor and a deep...
Xochitl Martinez: Weaving Into the Fabric of the Community
Written by Lesley NickusHow a Two Spirit Veteran Found her CommunityAmid the lively atmosphere of a community center, a group of veterans convenes. Among them is Xochitl Martinez, a Vietnam veteran and member of the Two-Spirit community. As the conversation unfolds,...
Linci Comy: Transforming Veteran Support Through Compassion
Written by Lesley NickusIn the heart of West Oakland, the Hella Positive Art Gallery stands as a beacon of hope and healing for veterans. Embedded in this transformative space is Linci Comy, a Navy veteran and the veteran coordinator at the gallery. Through her...
Anders Winther: Finding Healing and Community Through Cannabis
Written by Lesley NickusA Veteran's Journey to Fulfillment and Relief In the bustling streets of the Bay Area, a new kind of veteran support group is taking shape, one rooted in the power of cannabis and compassion. It’s called Veteran’s Compassion and the program...
John Entwistle: Documenting History, Fighting for Change
Written by Jessica PeraltaA look at the impact of Dennis Peron and John Entwistle, Jr., who co-founded the San Francisco Cannabis Buyers Club.No conversation about the history of medical cannabis access can happen without talking about John Entwistle, Jr. and his late...
Aaron Newsom: Compassion Through Care and Cultivation
Written by Jessica PeraltaSanta Cruz Veterans Alliance co-founder Aaron Newsom gives back to veterans through cannabis.It was the day after 9/11 when Aaron Newsom signed up as a Marine. He was looking for purpose — and he found it — but not exactly in the way he’d...
Valerie Leveroni-Corral: Advocate for End-of-live Care
Written by Jessica PeraltaValerie Leveroni Corral’s journey with cannabis began with a car accident. “A plane buzzed our car. My friend was driving my Volkswagen bug and the car flipped and rolled and that left me with a TBI, a traumatic brain injury,”said Leveroni...
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Ryan Miller
Co-founder, Compassionate Veterans
Nicole Redler
Founder, ReCompass
Shannon DeGrooms
Executive Director, This is Jane Project
Sunny
Medical Cannabis Patient
Jerry Flagg
Veteran Compassion Advocate
Renita Taylor
Medical Cannabis Patient
Miyoko Toy
Compassion Advocate
Wayne Justman
California’s First Medical Card Holder
Terrance Alan
Compassion Advocate
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Earth Alchemy Holistic Care
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