Step #4
Community
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Making this decision doesn't happen in a vacuum. It may impact various parts of your life, especially if you live with others. Of course, each person needs to make their own decision. Keeping in mind this topic can become sensitive.
Also, when you learn more, it’s easy to become passionate about helping others be healthier, the animals, and the environment. A best practice may be to listen carefully and stay open. Gauge how much the
other person is able to hear, and what’s driving their interest.
In addition, you may want to connect with others in your community. People with similar interests may gather on Facebook, Meet-up, or a local group. Many of the larger cities also have VegFest, which are usually an annual event with speakers, vegan food samplings, vendors, etc. VegEvents is a worldwide hub for events.
Rescue Advocacy Education
"To protect farm animals from cruelty, to inspire change in the way society views and treats farm animals, and to promote compassionate vegan living."
Programs: animal rescue, The Someone Project, Adopt a Farm Animal, Home Adoption and Placement, Compassionate Communities Campaign, Sanctuary and Farm Animal Care Guides, Humane Education, Internships, Federal Legislation and Regulation...and much more.
“Founded in 1993, Vegan Outreach is a 501c3 nonprofit organization working to end violence towards animals. We seek a future when sentient animals are no longer exploited as commodities. “
Programs: campaigns, leafleting, and mentors.
“The Institute for Humane Education (IHE) teaches about the interconnected and pressing issues that impact all life – humans, other animals, and the earth we share – and provides individuals of all ages with the tools to be solutionaries for a better world. “
Programs: workshops, online courses, and accredited Graduate programs.
“The mission of PlantPure Communities is to build stronger, healthier, and more sustainable communities. We are partnering with a wide range of stakeholders to share the benefits of a whole food plant-based lifestyle.”
Programs: Pod Networks, PlantPure Nation film, Oasis Program, Toolkits, advocacy and campaigns.
“Mercy for Animals is dedicated to preventing cruelty to farmed animals and promoting compassionate food choices and policies.”
Programs: advocacy, investigations, leafleting, corporate and social outreach.
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