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Welcome to the Compassionate Action Network. As of January 2010, CAN had over 1000 members from 29 nations. We strive to be diverse culturally, politically, generationally, and in our spiritual practices. (To be honest, the photo on the right isn't really us but we share the same sense of optimism and enthusiam.) Here are ten ideas to engage in this growing global community:

1. If you haven't already done so, Sign Up for a free membership.

2. Learn about the organization by reading About CAN.

3. Add a photo, share your definition of Compassionate Action, and tell us about yourself in your profile.

4. Join a Group and add your voice to the online conversations. If you would like to create your own group, let us know in the comments section on the CAN Communications page. We'll share a few simple guidelines for groups that want to be featured on the Home Page.

5. Skim the list of Members and send friend requests to people who interest you. To do so, choose "Add as Friend" in the upper left below each individual's profile photo.

6. Announce News that is consistent with the CAN vision to "awaken compassion in children, ourselves, and our world." We request that headlines have short titles and initial caps. For example, "This is a Short News Headline"

7. Announce an Event on the Home Page and/or participate in events in your area to meet fellow CAN members.

8. Add Photos and Videos to the CAN site. We'll feature the strongest ones on the home page.

9. Invite friends and family members to join CAN by signing-in and choosing "Invite" on the top toolbar. You can also help raise awareness of CAN through your Facebook and/or Twitter updates.

10. Donate to help CAN build a global compassion movement. This is a legal non-profit (501c3) organization based in Seattle, Washington USA. Or, checks can be made payable to the "Compassionate Action Network" and mailed to the following address:

Jon Ramer, Executive Director
Compassionate Action Network
6537 4th Avenue Northwest
Seattle, Washington 98117 U.S.A.

Finally, if you have questions or ideas to improve your experience with CAN, members who have signed-in may post a comment below. Non-members are welcome to send email to Jon Ramer at j.ramer@comcast.net. We'll look forward to meeting you online soon!