VegPortland.com: Resources

VegGuide.org
A community-maintained, world-wide guide to vegetarian and vegan restaurants, grocers, and more.

VeganHealth.org
A great resource from Jack Norris, RD with tips on staying a healthy vegan.

In and Around Portland


Animal Legal Defense Fund 919 S.W. Taylor St. # 401 Portland, Ore. 503-231-1602 www.aldf.org	ALDF is a national law organization of attorneys, law students and other legal professionals. The organization is based in California with additional offices in Portland and Omaha. Through its Criminal Justice Program, Civil Litigation Program and Animal Law Program, ALDF works to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system.
Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary P.O. Box 5415 Salem, Ore. 503-581-0122 www.lighthousefarmsanctuary.org	Take a break from the city with a trip to Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary. Volunteer days are held every other weekend, giving the public a chance to contribute to the work of the farm while learning about and interacting with rescued farmed animals.
National Center for Animal Law 10015 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd. Portland, Ore. 503-768-6849 www.lclark.edu/org/ncal	The National Center for Animal Law at Lewis & Clark provides legal services to individuals and organizations.
Northwest In Defense of Animals 5428 N.E. 30th Portland, Ore. 503-249-9996 www.idausa.org	In Defense of Animals is an international animal protection organization dedicated to ending the exploitation and abuse of animals by raising the status of animals beyond that of mere property, and by defending their rights, welfare and habitat. IDA’s efforts include educational events, cruelty investigations, boycotts, grassroots activism, and hands-on rescue through our sanctuaries in Mississippi and Cameroon, Africa.
Northwest VEG 24305 N.E. Elkhorn Rd. Brush Prairie, Wash. 503-224-7380 www.nwveg.org	This local vegetarian advocacy group hosts monthly potlucks, dine out nights and other vegetarian lifestyle events, including an annual Vegetarian Festival.
Student Animal Legal Defense Fund 10015 SW Terwilliger Blvd. Portland, Ore. 503-768-6795 www.lclark.edu/org/saldf/	Lewis & Clark’s chapter of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF). SALDF is devoted to enhancing the welfare and legal status of all nonhuman animals by educating law students and others about the issues and laws that affect animals.
Vegan Vibrance ^V Portland, Ore. www.healthyveganvibrance.blogspot.com	Offering vegan lifestyle coaching in the Portland area and beyond, this dynamic duo, with skills in natural living, raw food and more, will help you follow a healthy vegan diet. Vegan Vibrance offers nutritional counseling, hands on tutorials, and will teach you how to shop for healthy vegan food within your budget, even by coming to your grocery store to show you in person. Check out their blog for more information.
Youth Empowered Action (YEA) Camp ^V 15706 Hwy 211 Molalla, Ore. (415) 710-73 www.yeacamp.org/index.html	Cabin fever? Try camp! This summer kids can create their home away from home at Camp Onahlee. YEAs summer camp serves youth aged 11-15. Located just 25 miles from Portland, Camp ONahlee sits on the banks of the Molalla River, surrounded by beautiful woods, giant old growth trees, and a creek. Activities are set to include a variety of social awareness progress, such as A Million Ways to Make a Difference and Compassion Into Action. And everyone will be happy and healthy at mealtime with the vegan meal plan! Camp capacity is limited to 18 participants so apply early!

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