1) VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP RESEARCH AND NEWS

• Creative recipes using cauliflower
• Where to buy vegan children's shoes
• Vegan leather jackets for men and women
• Make a vegetable chowder
• Becoming vegan in a non-vegan friendly area
• Freeda Vitamins Adds iodine to Prenatal One Daily
• Kraft shareholder resolution - protein diversification
• Save money and make your own vegan condiments
• Vegan soul food restaurants in the USA
• Options in senior facilities in the US
• and more!

CREATIVE RECIPES USING CAULIFLOWER

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/07/31/creative-recipes-using-cauliflower/ ]

WHERE TO BUY VEGAN SHOES FOR CHILDREN

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/07/31/where-to-buy-vegan-shoes-for-children/ ]

HOUSTON VEGFEST IN TEXAS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/01/houston-vegfest-in-texas/ ]

JOIN US AT THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP VEGAN CHINESE DINNER IN PHILADELPHIA, PA, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2019, 6 PM

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/13/the-vegetarian-resource-group-vegan-chinese-dinner-in-philadelphia-pa-sunday-october-27-2019-6pm/ ]

VEGAN 'LEATHER' JACKETS FOR MEN AND WOMEN

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/02/vegan-leather-jackets-for-men-and-women/ ]

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FRESH PRODUCE AND MAKE A VEGETABLE CHOWDER!

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/05/take-advantage-of-fresh-produce-and-make-a-vegetable-chowder/ ]

REPORT ON ROOTS MARKET VEGAN FESTIVAL IN CLARKSVILLE, MARYLAND

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/05/report-on-roots-market-vegan-festival-in-clarksville-maryland/ ]

VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP SUMMER INTERNSHIP - ROUND 2!

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/06/vegetarian-resource-group-summer-internship-round-2/ ]

VEGAN RESTAURANTS ADDED TO THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP'S GUIDE TO VEGGIE RESTAURANTS IN THE U.S. AND CANADA

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/07/23/vegan-restaurants-added-to-the-vegetarian-resource-groups-guide-to-veggie-restaurants-in-the-usa-and-canada-17/ ]

THE ENTIRE GUIDE CAN BE FOUND HERE:

[ https://veg.org/restaurant/index.php ]

WHAT IS IT LIKE BECOMING VEGAN IN A NON-VEGAN FRIENDLY AREA?

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/07/what-is-it-like-becoming-vegan-in-a-non-vegan-friendly-area/ ]

WEEKLY VEGAN COOKING CLASSES BROADEN THE HORIZONS OF MEN FROM CHRISTOPHER PLACE EMPLOYMENT ACADEMY

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/07/weekly-vegan-cooking-classes-broaden-the-horizons-of-men-from-christopher-place-employment-academy/ ]

ANIMAL RIGHTS CONFERENCE 2019

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/08/animal-rights-conference-2019/ ]

FREEDA VITAMINS ADDS IODINE TO PRENATAL ONE DAILY

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/08/freeda-vitamins-adds-iodine-to-prenatal-one-daily/ ]

KRAFT SHAREHOLDER RESOLUTION - PROTEIN DIVERSIFICATION

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/12/kraft-shareholder-resolution-protein-diversification/ ]

VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP OKLAHOMA INTERN: VEGAN INTERNSHIP OPENS DOOR FOR EDUCATION

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/12/vegetarian-resource-group-oklahoma-intern-vegan-internship-opens-doors-for-education/ ]

AN UNORDINARY LION BY DRAGANA VUCIC DEKIC

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/13/an-unordinary-lion-by-dragana-vucic-dekic/ ]

SUPPORT THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP YEAR-ROUND - BECOME A MONTHLY, QUARTERLY, OR SINGLE-TIME DONOR!

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/21/support-the-vegetarian-resource-group-year-round-become-a-monthly-quarterly-or-single-time-donor-2/ ]

STOP BY TOFUBOX IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/14/stop-by-tofubox-in-brooklyn-new-york/ ]

VEGGIE OPTIONS IN SENIOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING, NURSING HOME, AND OTHER SENIOR FACILITIES IN THE USA

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/14/veggie-options-in-senior-independent-living-assisted-living-nursing-home-and-other-senior-facilities-in-the-usa/ ]

VEGAN RESTAURANT WEEK IN MARYLAND AUGUST 16TH THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1ST 2019

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/15/vegan-restaurant-week-in-maryland-august-16th-through-september-1st-2019/ ]

MY VEGAN PLATE FROM THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/15/my-vegan-plate-from-the-vegetarian-resource-group-2/ ]

VEGAN DISHES YOU CAN PREPARE WITH ALL THOSE RIPE TOMATOES FROM YOUR GARDEN OR ON STORE SHELVES!

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/16/vegan-dishes-you-can-prepare-with-all-those-ripe-tomatoes-growing-in-your-garden-or-on-store-shelves/ ]

DC VEGFEST 2019 TABLING EXPERIENCE

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/19/dc-vegfest-2019-tabling-experience/ ]

SAVE MONEY AND MAKE YOUR OWN VEGAN CONDIMENTS AT HOME!

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/19/save-money-and-make-your-own-vegan-condiments-at-home/ ]

PREPARE VEGAN DISHES WITH FRESH BEETS

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/21/prepare-vegan-dishes-with-fresh-beets/ ]

TIPS FOR USING LATE SUMMER FRUIT

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/22/tips-for-using-late-summer-fruit/ ]

VRG VISTITED VEGAN POP-UP SHOP IN ASBURY PARK, NJ

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/23/vrg-visited-vegan-pop-up-shop-in-asbury-park-nj/ ]

VEGAN SOUL FOOD RESTAURANTS IN THE USA

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/23/vegan-soul-food-restaurants-in-the-usa/ ]

WE'VE ADDED SOME MORE SPANISH ARTICLES TO WWW.VRG.ORG

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/26/weve-added-some-more-spanish-articles-to-www-vrg-org/ ]

SHIRLEY'S IS PARTICIPATING IN MARYLAND'S VEGAN RESTAURANT WEEK

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/26/shirleys-is-participating-in-marylands-vegan-restaurant-week/ ]

CONGRATULATIONS TO BALTIMORE VEGAN DRINKS ON THEIR 10TH ANNIVERSARY!

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/27/congratulations-to-baltimore-vegan-drinks-on-their-10th-anniversary/ ]

IDEAS FOR PREPARING VEGAN DISHES WITH LEFTOVER RICE

[ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/27/ideas-for-preparing-vegan-dishes-with-leftover-rice/ ]

2) VRG BOOTHS AND EVENTS

Come visit us at these VRG booths!

Grand Rounds Lunch & Learn

Thursday, September 19th, 2019
Maryland State Division of Rehabilitation Services
Baltimore, MD
VRG volunteer, Marcy Schveibinz will be giving a talk on vegetarian diets to staff
(not open to the public)

York Harvest VegFest

Saturday, September 21st, 2019
Cousler Park
York, PA

PSS Sustainability Fair

University at Buffalo Student Union, North Campus
Monday, September 23rd, 2019
Buffalo, NY

C'ville Vegan Roots Fest

Saturday, September 28th, 2019
Booker T. Washington Park
Charlottesville, VA

Maryland Dietetics in Health Care Communities

Tuesday October 8th, 2019
The Gathering Place
Clarksville, MD

Maryland Charity Campaign Kick-Off

Tuesday, October 8th, 2019
Baltimore, MD

Howard Community College Sustainability Day

Thursday, October 24th, 2019
HCC's Burrill Galleria
Columbia, MD

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics FNCE

Sunday to Tuesday, October 27-29, 2019
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, PA

VRG Annual Vegan Dinner

Chinese meal to be hosted during FNCE
Sunday, October 27, 2019, 6PM
Philadelphia, PA

VRG Pre-Thanksgiving Vegan Potluck

North Baltimore Mennonite Church
Sunday, November 24, 2019
Baltimore, MD

Please contact [email protected] if you want to help with promotion, planning, or set up.

If you are interested in helping us at one of our booths, contact Gene Slothour-Hudnall at [email protected].

3) OTHER MARYLAND/DC AREA EVENTS

PLANT-BASED COOKING SERIES
Every Tuesday September 3, 2019 - October 8, 2019
Sligo Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Tacoma Park, MD

This is a free 6-wk program to jump-start your health (registration is required)
[ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plant-based-cooking-series-tickets-67750795453 ]

EAT WELL STAY WELL 2019 ONE-DAY IMMERSION
September 15, 2019 9:00 am - 4:40 pm
Jim Rouse Theater
Columbia, MD

Sharon McRae organizes the annual One Day Immersion event, with a lineup of health and nutrition professionals. The event fills up completely every year. Sharon writes: We are so grateful to welcome back Dr. Joel Fuhrman, who will be discussing prevention of heart disease, eating for longevity, and food addiction; Dr. Brooke Goldner, who will teach us about diet and prevention of autoimmune disease; Dr. Cyrus Khambatta, who will share about insulin resistance and the dangers of the popular ketogenic diet; Dr. Frank Sabatino, who will discuss how lifestyle changes can affect expression of our genes; and my co-host, Dr. Dana Simpler, who will share frequently asked questions from her patients who are following a plant-based diet.

Our cooking demonstration this year is something I'm really excited about because I get to be 'in the kitchen' with Dr. Joel Fuhrman! We'll be sharing how to create easy, quick, and delicious nutrient-dense dishes that are sure to win over your palate. Once again, our fabulous plant-based lunch will be provided by GreenFare Organic Cafe in Herndon, VA, and we'll have yoga/stretching/meditation breaks throughout the day to teach you some strategies for sneaking in movement and moderating stress. We'll also have book sales and vendors for you to visit, along with some amazing door prizes!

There's a nice discount for those who register early [ http://eatwell-staywell.com/event/eat-well-stay-well-2019-one-day-immersion/ ]

DC INTERNATIONAL VEGETARIAN FOOD FAIR
Sunday, September 15, 2019 1-4 pm

The Capital Memorial Church will hold its annual extravaganza, the 27th International Vegetarian Food Fair! The congregation is proud to have members from almost 50 countries and will offer an unlimited 'sampling' of authentic international vegetarian cuisines. For $15, you can take a small serving of hundreds of items and come back for more! Try foods from Africa, Asia Pacific, Caribbean, Europe, South Asia, Latin America, and North America. All items are vegetarian; many vegan dishes are available too. A cookbook will be available for purchase, so you can make some of these dishes at your leisure! Proceeds from admission will go to our children's education fund.

For more information: [ https://www.facebook.com/events/2609012859128980/ ]

BALTIMORE DOCUMENTARY PREMIERE: 'GAME CHANGERS'
Monday, September 16, 2019 6:00 - 9:00 pm
DINNER: 6:00 - 7:00 Location announced, walking distance from movie theater

FILM: 7:30-9:00 pm
Cinemark Towson and XD
Towson, MD

Game Changers is a new film executive produced by James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Jackie Chan that documents the explosive rise of plant-based eating in professional sports, mixing real-time, groundbreaking science with cinematic stories of struggle and triumph.

To RSVP and get tickets: [ https://www.facebook.com/events/733220340428319/ ] *If sold out, Game Changers is also showing at other area theaters that day including AMC Owings Mills, AMC and United Artists in Columbia.

VEGAN COOKING CLASSES AND PRESENTATIONS BY CRYSTAL FORMAN, MPH, MHA UPCOMING EVENTS

Free 5 day Meal Plan Kickstart
September 9, 2019

Master your Gut Health workshop
September 22, 2019

Holistic Wellness Reset Workshop
October 19, 2019

Learn more and register at: [ http://holistic-wellnessandhealth.com/events ]

BALTIMORE VEGAN BOOK CLUB
September Book: Beyond Beliefs by Dr. Melanie Joy
September 24th, 2019, at 6:30 PM
At One World Cafe
Baltimore, MD

VSDC THANKSGIVING GALA
Thursday, November 28th, 2019 12-4 PM
Grand Hyatt, Washington, DC

The all-vegan Thanksgiving feast will be held at the Grand Hyatt in downtown D.C. on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2019, from 12-4 pm. Event programming also includes door prizes, a silent auction fundraiser, exhibitors, an all-ages kids activity, and live music. We have a delicious and abundant menu planned. The buffet is all-vegan, with non-GMO ingredients, and many gluten-free options. So mark your calendars to join us to celebrate with hundreds of people! See: [ https://www.vsdc.org/Thanksgiving-2019 ]

BALTIMORE VEGAN DRINKS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
More Vegan Drinks at Tiny Brick Oven
Monday 6:00 pm
Baltimore, MD

For Vegan Drinks events see [ https://www.facebook.com/pg/BaltimoreVeganDrinks/events/?ref=page_internal ]

DINEKIND

Dinekind Harford meets monthly to share information on the benefits of a plant-based diet. For more information, visit: [ http://www.dinekindharford.com/ ]

VEGEVENTS

Maryland and DC veg events can be found at [ https://www.vegevents.com ]

WHOLE FOOD FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH - BALTIMORE SUPPORT GROUP

They typically show one or more short educational videos, often a cooking demonstration of something delicious and easy. And of course, support, discussion, advice, and recipes. Beginners are welcome. Please bring a vegan dish to share if you can.

Please RSVP and visit at [ https://www.meetup.com/whole-food-for-optimal-health-potluck/ ]
If you have any questions, contact: Margie (mobile: 410-375-5803, [email protected])

EARTHSAVE

Govan's Presbyterian Church, Baltimore, MD

Earthsave's September 2019 dinner event will happen a week earlier than normal and will feature the presentation "The "V" Factor: How Going Vegan Saved my Sight and Gave Me New Vision", by Trichelle Florance. Come and learn how Trichelle was able to overcome high blood pressure, pre-diabetes, gestational diabetes, obesity, and a central nervous system disorder.

You might also like to join one of the two discussion groups that Earthsave hosts at local restaurants. Check out the Baltimore Vegetarian Meetup [ https://www.meetup.com/vegetarian-9/ ] and Baltimore Vegan Meetup group [ https://www.meetup.com/The-Baltimore-Vegan-Meetup-Group/ ] and join us when you can!

Be aware that Mango Grove may be closed temporarily because of a nearby gas explosion.

Don Robertson is founding director of the Baltimore chapter of Earthsave, a volunteer-operated nonprofit that has been presenting monthly educational dinner events since 1997. Earthsave supports people taking their next step toward a healthier, sustainable, peaceful way of eating and living. Don also hosts two monthly discussion group meetings at restaurants and is active on Facebook, where he co-hosts the popular support group Earth-Friendly Food Choices.

For more information: [ https://earthsavebaltimore.org ]

FORKS OVER KNIVES MONTHLY POTLUCKS

This group is for those interested in trying a whole food plant-based diet or for those who already eat this way. This is a diet with none to very little oil, salt, or refined sugar. Sample delicious and healthy dishes, share recipes, learn, and connect with like-minded individuals.

For more information about the next event, visit: [ http://www.meetup.com/columbia-md-forks-over-knives-meetup/ ]

MONTHLY COOKING CLASSES

No meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, or honey. $55/person; $100/two people; $50/VSDC, VRG, or COK members. Demonstration classes include recipes, organic food samples, manufacturers' samples coupons. Gift certificates are available for purchase.

Email [email protected] or call 703-643-2713 for space availability. Make checks payable to Mimi Clark and mail to 9302 Hallston Ct., Fairfax Station, VA 22039. Sorry, no phone or e-mail reservations and no walk-ins. Seventy-two hour cancellation policy for refund or credit. Class subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not met.

Check website for monthly class updates: [ http://www.veggourmet.wordpress.com ]

SOUTH CARROLL SUPPER CLUB
South Carroll Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Taylorsville, MD

Email Deborah Jamieson for event information: [email protected]

4) OTHER EVENTS

AUTUMN 2019 PLANT-BASED EVENTS IN DELAWARE

Progressive Health Project in Wilmington, DE is sponsoring many events this fall. For event information: [ https://www.progressivehealthproject.com/blog/2019/7/31/autumn-2019-plant-based-events-in-delaware ]

PROMOTING PEACE THROUGH COMPASSIONATE LIVING
Thursday, September 26, 2019 6:00 p.m.
Siegel JCC Auditorium
Wilmington, DE

A free event to explore how to promote peace with compassionate living. Hear from guest speakers, Victoria Moran of Main Street Vegan and Jeffrey Spitz Cohan of Jewish Veg. Sample tasty plant-based foods.

For more info, contact [email protected]

THE REDUCETARIAN SUMMIT
September 27 - 29, 2019
Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel, Washington, D.C.

The keynote speech will be delivered by best-selling author, Jonathan Safran Foer. The goal of the Reducetarian Summit is to bring together people and perspectives from all corners of the world to explore strategies and tactics for reducing societal consumption of animal products and ending factory farming. The Summit also features a full expo showcasing delicious plant-based food. See: [ https://reducetarian.org/summit-2019 ]

5) VEGDINING CARD

VegDining is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and to mark the occasion, is donating 20% of its revenue from sales of VegDining Cards all year long to veg groups around the world, including VRG.

The VegDining Card offers discounts at dozens of vegetarian restaurants and other businesses around the world. See [ http://VegDining.com/VRG ] If you're a VRG member, you'll receive 20% off the regular price of the card ($25).

6) FALL 2019 COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (CFC)

The Vegetarian Resource Group has been approved for inclusion in the federal government CFC charity list. The CFC code number 10601. If you are a federal worker, we appreciate your support. If you are not a federal government worker, you can support our veg outreach and education in your workplace campaign. For some workplaces that do matching donations, see: [ https://www.vrg.org/donate ]

7) VRG ANNUAL VEGAN DINNER IN PHILADELPHIA, PA

The Vegetarian Resource Group will host a vegan dinner at Su Xing, about a six minute walk from the Pennsylvania Convention Center, on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 6PM, during the annual meeting of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Meet vegetarian dietitians from around the country. The public is invited.

MENU

APPETIZER: seitan on stick with BBQ sauce
SOUP: (choice of): hot and sour soup or tofu vegetable soup
MAIN DISHES:

• chow fun (rice noodle dish)
• tofu with black bean sauce
• stir-fried spinach
• stir-fried string beans
• rice

DESSERT: fruit
BEVERAGES: tea and water

MUST RESERVE AND PAY IN ADVANCE

Send $25 per person (includes tax and tip) with attendee names to The Vegetarian Resource Group, PO Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203. Call (410) 366-8343. Or pay at [ https://www.vrg.org/donate ] and write 'Philadelphia VRG Dinner' and attendee names on the 'Comments' box.
If you're coming, let everyone know on Facebook: [ https://www.facebook.com/events/370051343793410/ ]

8) VRG'S ANNUAL PRE-THANKSGIVING POTLUCK

The Vegetarian Resource Group is hosting our Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Vegan Potluck Dinner, showing appreciation for turkeys by not eating them! Join us in sharing a variety of festive, delicious, vegan dishes. All are welcome. Adult admission is $5 and children are free. Please bring a vegan dish - free of meat, fish, fowl, dairy, eggs, honey, or any other animal-derived ingredients - that serves 4 per adult in your party. We are also collecting canned foods for those in need. The event will take place Sunday November 24th at 5:00 PM in the North Baltimore Mennonite Church, located at 4615 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21210. If you have any questions, please call 9am to 5pm, Monday - Friday (410) 366-8343.

You can email us questions at [email protected]. If you're interested in helpting to promote or volunteering at this event, please e-mail [email protected]. If you're coming, let us know on Facebook: [ https://www.facebook.com/events/315299322485816/ ]

9) VEGAN INCA TRAIL ADVENTURE

April 19-25th, 2020

A 4-day, high-altitude, porter-supported, carbon-offset trek to the ancient Peruvian city of Machu Picchu. This 'Plant-Based Nutrition Challenge' will be lead by Alpaca Expeditions, the #1 Inca Trail Guide Service.

For more details: [ https://www.maxlearning.net/VeganInca/VCDetails.pdf ] Facebook team page: [ https://www.facebook.com/veganinca ] Deadline to register is September 30, 2019.

10) VRG OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

Due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, The Vegetarian Resource Group each year will award $20,000 in college scholarship money to graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl. Vegans are vegetarians who do not use other animal products such as dairy or eggs.

One award of $10,000 and two awards of $5,000 will be given. Entries may only be sent by students graduating from high school in SPRING 2020.

Deadline is FEBRUARY 20, 2020. We will accept applications postmarked on or before FEBRUARY 20, 2020. Early submission is encouraged.

Applicants will be judged on having shown compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet/lifestyle. Payment will be made to the student's college (U.S. based only). Winners of the scholarships give permission to release their names to the media. Applications and essays become property of The Vegetarian Resource Group. For application information, see: [ https://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm ]

11) MANGO GROVE INDIAN RESTAURANT NEWS

Dear loyal customers and friends, you may have heard the news of the gas explosion that happened at Lakeside Retail Center in Columbia, MD this morning. We are all safe. However, under the recommendations of the Emergency Services, the shopping center is closed for the time being, until all buildings are assessed and marked safe.

Please watch for further updates. Thank you for your understanding and support.

With love, The Mango Grove Family

You can check status at: [ https://www.facebook.com/themangogrove/ ]

12) VRG HIGHLIGHTS

Our summer interns are heading back to college, and we'll miss them dearly! Thank you to Emily Carter and Amy Dell for all your help, from running back-to-back booths to writing articles and blog posts. Your tireless efforts in vegan advocacy have been deeply appreciated. Best of luck to both of you in your campus activism and beyond!

We have been busy here this summer. In quick succession, our interns were running informational booths at Clarksville Vegan Fest, the Animal Rights National Conference, Vegan SoulFest, and DC VegFest! You can see pictures on our Instagram (@vegetarianresourcegroup), and write-ups from our interns on our blog here: [ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/08/animal-rights-conference-2019/ ] ; [ https://www.vrg.org/blog/2019/08/05/report-on-roots-market-vegan-festival-in-clarksville-maryland/ ]

We've given out hundreds of coloring books, brochures, and flyers to vegan activist groups, dietitians, and festival organizers.

We've also awarded $20,000 in scholarships this year to graduating high school seniors! To see the winners of our annual scholarship, or to learn more about the requirements for applying for next year, go to: [ https://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm ]

13) WISH LIST

As a non-profit, we can only take on new projects when we are able to get support from donors and our dedicated volunteers. Right now, we are seeking your support for the following:

• We give away tens of thousands of leaflets, brochures, and flyers on vegetarianism every year both to activists and directly to the public. A donation of $100 can cover the printing of 1000 brochures, helping us help others spread valuable information about vegan lifestyles. You can give online at [ https://www.vrg.org/donate/ ]
 
• You can make a tax-deductible donation of stocks to VRG. For details about stock donations, see this article: [ https://www.vrg.org/donate ] and of course, speak to your accountant, lawyer, or other tax advisor for personal advice. If you?ve decided to donate, call us at 410-366-8343, or e-mail [email protected]
 
• With fall holidays coming up, maybe now's the right time to get a copy of The Joy of Vegan Baking. Purchase it from our bookstore here: [ https://www.vrg.org/bookstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=27&zenid=51631610d039d7f9d39506f9aed9157f/ ]

14) A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS

Thanks to the following VRG volunteers for all your hard work with The Vegetarian Resource Group, including, posting to social media, writing blog posts, research, presentations, restaurant research, clerical work, writing HTML, contributing to our vegan parents group, doing media interviews, editing, performing nutrition analysis, helping with our newsletters, and more!

• Nancy Berkoff, EdD, RD
• Whitney Blomquist
• Casey Brown, RD
• Emily Carter
• Cathy Conway, MS, RD
• Nathaniel Corn
• Keryl Cryer
• Anne Custer
• Amy Dell
• Natalie Evans
• Carole Hamlin
• Autumn Hengen
• Suzanne Hengen
• Laneece Hurd
• Rebecca Kaplan
• Shriya Suresh Kuppuswamy
• Joshua Lam
• Reed Mangels, PhD, RD
• Hanna Mangold
• Julia Mathew
• Larry Miller
• Rissa Miller
• Sally Miller
• David Milner
• Katie Nunemaker
• Marcy Schveibinz
• Brad Scott
• Kavitha Shankar
• Shan Vengada
• Stuart Stahler

15) A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

We could use help developing our vegetarian senior guide. If you know of any senior living facilities that are accommodating to vegetarian or vegan seniors, especially by regularly offering vegetarian or vegan meals, please let us know! If you're willing to do some research on this, please reach out as well. We are looking for people in various areas who can reach out to facilities via phone, e-mail, or even in-person.

You can see our current senior guide here: [ https://www.vrg.org/seniors/senior_vegan.php ]

We could use help with promoting our Pre-Thanksgiving Vegan Potluck in the fall. We'll also need help setting up and cleaning up on the day of the event. Please e-mail Gene at [email protected] if you're interested in assisting.

To volunteer at VRG, please contact Gene at [email protected]

To support The Vegetarian Resource Group's outreach, donate at [ https://www.vrg.org/donate ]

16) BECOME A MONTHLY VRG DONOR

Support Vegan Education and become a monthly or quarterly donor! [ https://www.givedirect.org/donate/?cid=1565 ]

To join VRG: Go to [ https://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php ]

17) ABOUT THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP

Our health professionals, activists, and educators work with businesses and individuals to bring about healthful changes in your school, workplace, and community. Registered dietitians and physicians aid in the development of nutrition-related publications and answer member and media questions about vegetarian diets. The Vegetarian Resource Group is a non-profit organization. Financial support comes primarily from memberships, donations, bequests, and book sales. The Vegetarian Journal, a print magazine, is a benefit of membership in The VRG. (For more information, please see the Vegetarian Journal online at:

[ https://www.vrg.org/journal/ ] )

To sign up for the The Vegetarian Resource Group national email newsletter, please visit:

[ http://lists.vrg.org/mailman/listinfo/vrg-news_lists.vrg.org ]

We are also on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!!

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VRG Parents and Kids

If you would like to make a donation, become a member, volunteer, or find out more about The VRG, contact us at:

The Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463
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