Dear Friends and Supporters,
I am both blessed and honored to have served as the founder of Plant Based Support, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, for over 12 years. Throughout this journey, my hope and mission have remained unchanged: to spread awareness about the profound benefits of choosing nutrition before pills or procedures. I firmly believe that education and lifestyle change can transform lives, improve health, and foster a more compassionate relationship with our planet and with all beings who share it with us.
Over the years, I have been fortunate to work alongside some of the most dedicated and passionate individuals—our incredible members, volunteers, board of directors, and hardworking, caring employees. Together, we have built a strong foundation rooted in nutritional awareness and a supportive, judgment-free community. This organization is a reflection of our shared values.
After 12 years of pouring my heart and soul into this mission, I feel it is time for me to step back just a little. To trust in the kindness, dedication, and resilience of those around me. I am taking a small break to embark on a long-awaited adventure with my best friend and loving wife, Tracy. For 12 years, Tracy has supported me every step of the way with love, understanding, and a listening ear. It is time for us to take this adventure together.
Thankfully, both Tracy and I are in good health, and we see this as the perfect moment to embrace this new chapter. When we return, we will be welcoming Tracy’s mom into our home to live with us.
As I reflect on my role at Plant Based Support, I realize that my greatest hope has always been to lay a strong foundation that empowers others to carry our mission forward. It is my sincere belief that our team is poised to lead even more people toward healthier lives and a more sustainable world. While I may be stepping back, my passion for this cause remains unwavering, and I am excited to see what the future holds.
If our work has touched your life in some way, I invite you to consider supporting Plant Based Support so this mission can continue to grow, even as I step back for this next chapter.
In my absence, please contact Jessica Fitch at jessica@plantbasedsupport.org for anything you may need.
Thank you for being a part of this remarkable journey with me.
Warmly,
PAUL CHATLIN
Founder
Help Carry the Mission Forward
Paul’s vision has always been bigger than one person. As he steps back for this next chapter with his family, our work continues, reaching more people with education, support, and community centered around whole-food, plant-based living.
If Plant Based Support has encouraged you, informed you, or helped you feel less alone on your journey, we invite you to consider making a gift in honor of Paul’s 12 years of leadership.
Your support helps us:
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offer more support groups and educational events
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create resources that empower lifestyle change
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grow a community rooted in compassion and evidence-based nutrition
A Letter from Our Founder, Paul
After 12 years of leading Plant Based Support, Paul shares a personal update and a hopeful vision for what comes next.
For more than a decade, Paul has poured his heart into building Plant Based Support into a community where people can learn, heal, and grow through whole-food, plant-based nutrition. In the message below, he shares an important personal update, and his trust in the team and community that will carry this mission forward.