Building National Vegan Community

Students at the Academy of Culinary Arts, Mays Landing NJ, with cookbook gifts from AVS on April 15 2014.

Are you seeking a vibrant, supportive vegan circle to engage with like-minded people?

American Vegan Society (AVS) is here to spread joy and inclusion for anyone interested in veganism,
especially but not exclusively those living a vegan lifestyle.

Here you can:

  • Engage in local interactions in various places in the U.S. and get involved
  • Appreciate diverse learning opportunities
  • Bolster camaraderie
  • Enjoy friendly welcoming events/environment/space
  • Commit to a lifelong vegan lifestyle

The American Vegan Society is an organization that says, ‘Yes, a vegan life is possible, practical, and joyous. And a vegan world would be one of peace and plenty for all who live on this Earth.’

Dr. Michael Klaper

Founder, Moving Medicine Forward, & American Vegan Society life member

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Vegan Information Points (VIPs)

Vegan Synergy Organizations

Please explore ways you can connect with vegan community:

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Speakers’ Events—attend an event featuring someone from American Vegan Speakers Bureau

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Vegan Information Points (VIPs)—friendly local guides across the U.S. (& some international) who are ready to help you in your locale

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Vegan Synergy—these organizations provide additional community outreach for vegans

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VegFests—find a vegan food festival near you or plan a road trip

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Vegan Trademark—look for the third-party certification of vegan products which makes it easier for you to find the goods you need while helping create the demand for more vegan products

American Vegan Magazines

Become a Member—Membership is open to everyone enjoying and/or learning vegan with dynamic compassion. Take a stand about your new adventure!

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Events at American Vegan Center—visit our events listings (in person Philadelphia and some virtual/online)

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Events—visit our events listings for American Vegan Society

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Annual Celebrations—join us in February for Vegan Cuisine Month, August for Vegan Synergy Month, and November 2nd for Dynamic Harmlessness Day

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E-Newsletter—sign up for our free monthly communication of news and events 

Students at the Academy of Culinary Arts, Mays Landing NJ, with cookbook gifts from AVS on April 15 2014.

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