Portland Vegfest Highlights

VegFest 2007 Exhibitors

Commercial Exhibitors
Non-Profit Exhibitors

Commercial Exhibitors And Product Samplers

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Altiplano Gold’s

Instant Hot Quinoa (pronounced "keen-wa") cereals are naturally high in fiber and protein, vegan, and 100% gluten-free. Flavors include: Oaxacan Chocolate; Natural; Spiced Apple Raisin; and Chai Almond. Each portion-sized packet of AltiPlano Gold’s Quinoa cooks in 60 seconds and provides 7 grams of whole grain fiber and 6 grams of satisfying protein. Quinoa is a whole grain, even when flaked (the germ, bran, and endosperm remain intact), offering a convenient, satisfying breakfast or snack. 415-380-5050;info@altiplanogold.com; www.altiplanogold.com.

Amy's Kitchen

is a family run business deeply committed to producing great tasting organic, vegetarian meals. Amy's produces nearly 200 frozen and grocery items for busy people who want delicious, prepared meals made without preservatives, GMOs or anything artificial. Check out www.amyskitchen.com to learn more about us and the food we make.

Arbonne International

If you are looking for pure, safe and beneficial hair, skin, nutrition and anti-aging products that are 100% Certified Vegan and Herbally and Botanically Based, Arbonne International has them. People are seeing such amazing results that Arbonne has doubled every year for the last five years. Kandie Virchenko, Arbonne Independent Consultant, 503-816-0077 www.kandie.myarbonne.com.

Azna Gluten Free

Got Celiac? Food Allergies? Vegan? We provide a stellar line of gluten free vegan baked goods that are high protein, high fiber and taste incredible. We are a completely dedicated facility and use only the best ingredients. All items are made fro www.aznaglutenfree.com;530-677-5810.

Beyond 50 Radio Show

is an educational talk show for Baby Boomers (in their 40s - 60s) that airs every Saturday, from 10 - 11 a.m. on AM 1410/KBNP. The program offers informative and inspirational talks for those going through mid-life transitions. For more information, visit www.Beyond50Radio.com.

Blossoming Lotus Café - Vegan World Fusion Cuisine

The Blossoming Lotus Restaurant, as well as its cookbook, Vegan World Fusion Cuisine, is an ever-expanding vision of many kindred spirits. Established in 2002 on the island of Kauai, the main restaurant now serves over 400 locals and travelers a day. The vision has extended to a downtown café at Yoga in the Pearl, which now offers events and catering services. In summer 2006, they launched a new line of live food and packaged products that carry the Blossoming Lotus logo, as they continue to share their vision of plant-based cuisine throughout the world. The Portland café is located at 925 NW Davis map, and is open seven days a week from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm. For more info: www.blossominglotus.com or (503) 228-0048.

Bob's Red Mill

Founded in 1978, Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods is a distinctive stone grinding miller of whole grain natural foods. They offer the widest selection of natural, organic and gluten free flours, cereals, mixes and baking aids. Over 400 products are marketed in natural food and grocery stores. To view the Bob's Red Mill product line, meet the people, see the whole grain store, bakery, cooking school and restaurant, and tour the plant visit www.bobsredmill.com.

Book Publishing Company

Located on The Farm in Summertown, Tennessee, is a community owned, independent publisher dedicated to promoting books that educate and inspire. We have been in business since 1974. Our title list includes books on vegetarian and vegan cooking and nutrition, raw foods, natural health care, and Native American culture. We are a member of The Green Press Initiative and have committed to print a growing number of our titles on chlorine free, recycled paper. www.bookpubco.com/.

Cha Dao Tea

Choose Cha Dao, America’s Freshest Tea! Cha Dao means "the way of tea" in Mandarin Chinese and describes a centuries long tradition of hand-crafting the world's most consumed beverage. We honor the history of our name by selecting only the finest leaves and natural ingredients and brewing them under exacting time and temperatures. www.chadaotea.com

Coconut Bliss

Luna & Larry’s Coconut Bliss is a rapturously creamy, healthy alternative to dairy and soy-based frozen desserts. Crafted in Oregon from a base of naturally rich and cholesterol-free coconut milk and sweetened with low-glycemic agave syrup, Coconut Bliss is completely vegan, certified organic, and is free of dairy, soy, gluten, and refined oils. Made in a wide selection of creative and enticing flavors, Coconut Bliss is available at natural foods stores throughout the Portland area. Join us in the evolution of ice cream! www.coconutbliss.com

Dave’S Killer Bread

The best ingredients make the best bread. Dave only uses the finest organic grains, flours, and seeds in his creations resulting in unparalleled quality and nutrition, but it’s the killer taste and texture that’s gonna change the way you think about bread. www.daveskillerbread.com.

Earthly Gourmet

is a Portland based distributor of organic, and vegan gourmet foods, servicing independent natural foods and specialty retailers, coffee and tea houses, gourmet delis, and fine-dining restaurants. Products include OG/FT teas, OG/FT syrups, OG/Vegan biscotti, OG/Vegan/Gluten-Free Coffee Bars, vegan marshmallows, ginger chews, etc. 503-853-3110; www.earthlygourmet.com.

Eat In The Raw, Inc.

Here at Eat in the Raw, we are dedicated to providing healthful, pure products. We use only the highest quality ingredients and nothing you can't pronounce. Parma! is made with organic walnuts. It’s vegan, wheat-free, gluten-free, non-GMO, and an excellent food source of Omega 3’s, B-12, & trace minerals. www.EatintheRaw.com

Eden Foods, Inc.

, a family owned natural food company since 1968 offering authentically organic family farm grown food. Each Eden® food is prepared as if for our children, with no irradiation, no preservatives, no chemical additives, no food colorings, no refined sugars, and no genetically engineered ingredients. Welcome us to your table. www.edenfoods.com

Edward & Sons

supplies innovative natural and organic vegetarian foods to stores throughout North America and the world, with many items suitable for a wide range of special diets. Those with food allergies will especially appreciate our delicious and varied offerings. Edward & Sons products will never contain artificial flavors or colors, chemical preservatives, or hydrogenated fats. www.edwardandsons.com

Equal Exchange

is the oldest and largest worker owned Fair Trade company in the US. We offer organic, gourmet coffee, tea, sugar, cocoa, and chocolate bars produced by democratically run farmer co-ops in Latin America, Africa and Asia. www.equalexchange.coop

Field Roast Grain Meat Co.

Field Roast is the original grain meat company, producing artisan vegan products including the original Field Roast loaves, Celebration roasts, cutlets, deli slices, sausages and Classic Meatloaf. Visit them online at: www.fieldroast.com.

Food Fight Vegan Grocery

A Vegan convenience store, minus the booze and cigarettes. Lots of junk food, plus a wide assortment of fake meats and imported goodies and odds and ends. Visit our website - a magnet for the vegan community, with a pdx guide, calendar, forums, news and links, plus you can shop online! Generally open every day, 10am - 8pm. 4179 SE Division St., Portland www.foodfightgrocery.com.

Galaxy Nutritional Foods, Inc. First Soy-Free Vegan Cheese Alternative -- Smooth Melt, Great Taste

For the first time, vegans have a soy- and casein-free option without sacrificing taste or melt! Visit Galaxy Nutritional Foods, Inc. (formerly Soyco Foods) at the 2007 Portland VegFest to taste how Rice Vegan Slices are redefining cheese alternatives. For more information visit www.galaxyfoods.com.

GLAD CORN: G.E.F. Gourmet Foods Inc.

GLAD CORN brand A-Maizing Corn Snack is grown, processed, packaged and marketed on our family farm in Minnesota. It's tasty, all-natural, non-GMO, gluten-free, whole grain, and a good source of fiber. A cross between popcorn and other toasted corn snacks but easier on your teeth! One bag's not enough! 800-692-6762 www.gladcorn.com

Herbivore Magazine And Clothing

Herbivore Magazine has been shaking things up since the Spring of 2003. Our big idea is that there is exciting, vital culture coming out of the vegetarian community. Our goal is to map it with humor, sensitivity and passion. Our focus is on the art, music, humor, fashion, politics, activism and personalities coming out of the loose community of people who choose not to eat animals. Also - come by the Herbivore store for clothing, bags, belts, wallets, books, aprons, picture frames, coats, art and much more. 12-6 Wed-Fri, 10-6 Sat and Sun, 503.281.tofu; 5519 NE 30th Ave Portland, OR herbivoreclothing.com.

Integrated Medicine Group

Integrating the best of all disciplines: Health care is about choices, your choices. At Integrated Medicine Group we offer you options for choosing natural and allopathic treatment methods. Our medical professionals take a cooperative approach to your needs by integrating the best of both worlds and offering you the utmost in quality healthcare choices. 503-257- 3327. For more information visit www.integratedmedicinegroup.com.

Jade Planet

At Jade Planet we strive to provide attractive, comfortable and useful footwear, bags and accessories while incorporating materials and processes of the highest environmental and social standards. We will maintain a triple bottom line philosophy that considers Profit, in addition to Planet and People when making our business decisions and planning our strategies.www.jadeplanet.net

King Harvest

is as close as your deli case when you need to pick up quick, ready-to-eat sandwiches or tasty hummus and other spreads.

Lärabar

At LÄRABAR we believe in 100% whole food, in its natural state. LÄRABAR is a delicious blend of unsweetened fruits, nuts and spices - energy in its purest form. 2-6 ingredients, 1 serving of fruit, no added sugar, unprocessed raw, gluten, soy and dairy free, vegan and kosher. JOCALAT is a chocolate lover's dream, with the same great attributes of LÄRABAR, as well as all organic ingredients. Good health to you. www.larabar.com

Living Harvest

Living Harvest™ produces delicious organic and sustainable hemp foods that are Essential, Balanced and Whole. Try our delicious NEW Hempmilk, in Original, Vanilla and Chocolate, with naturally occurring Omega-3s, and all 10 Essential Amino Acids, as well as our Hemp Protein powders, Whole Food blends, Hemp Oil and Hemp Nuts. For more information visit www.livingharvest.com.

Liz Lovely

Our mission is authenticity from start to finish. Our intention is to grow an internationally recognized brand that is profitable, sustainable, and socially responsible without sacrificing the integrity and quality that our customers expect. Share the love! www.lizlovely.com

Lotus Foods

is committed to the discovery and introduction of rare ancient and new grains. From region to region the unique soil, water, and growing conditions combine to produce rices that are flavorful, colorful and aromatic. These world rices are grown on small family farms in limited quantity, prized and cellared like fine wine,. www.lotusfoods.com.

Nice Cubes Inc.

is the first local brand of frozen organic baby food to be made available in the Portland area. Made with only the finest ingredients, Nice Cubes offers delicious mixed-ingredient purees for babies seven months and older. For more information, please visit www.nicecubesbaby.com

Organics To You

delivers fresh, local, farm direct produce, along with other grocery items, directly to your home or office on a flexible weekly, or every other week schedules. We cover the whole Portland area from Gresham to Hillsboro, Vancouver to West Linn. We also can offer outlying area service under certain circumstances, with a one-point drop off-call for details.. 503-236-6496 www.organicstoyou.org

PAPA G'S

vegan organics is committed to offering great tasting organic food, including a packaged product line with two flavors of ready to eat tofu, Savory Sesame and our Original Recipe which can be found at local health food stores. Papa G's also offers a variety of mostly organic vegan entree items available cafeteria style exclusively in the deli at the Daily Grind (4026 SE Hawthorne Blvd. 503.233.5521). Hot bar is open Monday through Friday 11am to 7 pm. Most of Papa G's entree items and packaged foods are available in bulk amounts and at wholesale prices. 503.334.5361 pappags.com

People's Food Coop

Everyone is welcome at People's. We are a community-owned, full line natural foods store. Because People’s is owned by the community, we can focus first on our customers & the services that we provide for them, not on the profit we make from them. Our priority is to provide the best, most wholesome food available at the lowest price possible. We believe in safe, sustainable growing and manufacturing practices. When you shop at People’s you join us in supporting local farmers, producers, and craftspeople. 3029 SE 21st Ave., Portland OR www.peoples.coop.

Pioneer Organics

Pioneer Organics makes it easy for you to live a healthy lifestyle by delivering the freshest certified organic produce and natural groceries directly to your home. Enjoy an exciting variety of organic produce and natural groceries such as fresh breads, dairy alternatives, and delicious coffee and teas. SAVE $15 on your first order with offer code: VegFest. Sign up at www.pioneerorganics.com or by calling 503.460.2729.

Pirates Tavern

is a100% vegan restaurant, which is quickly developing into a gathering place for the local veg community; children always welcome. The menu is large, fun and full of comfort foods even non-veg diners find satisfying. 2839 St. Helens Rd., Portland, 97210 www.piratestavern.com

Probar

  At Probar we're all about delicious, organic, unprocessed foods! Food from nature is better than food from the lab-it tastes better, it looks better, and it's sustainable. So, the next time you need a delicious meal, grab a PROBAR and enjoy the goodness of 15 whole foods. PROBAR is the first great tasting, convenient, high-performance, meal replacement energy bar! www.theprobar.com.

Proper Eats

  Proper Eats Market and Café is a locally owned market and vegan café located in the historic St. Johns area of Portland. We carry seasonal produce from local farms and artisans, bulk foods, refrigerated items and we prepare delicious vegan meals and treats and serve local beers and wine. There is live music Wednesdays thru Sundays and First Amendment Screenings every Tuesday. We are dedicated to informing the public about the consequences of their food choices and striving to make us all act as sustainable as possible. Call for hours, gift certificates, etc. Minor catering available. 8638 N. Lombard, 503-445-2007, visit them online at www.propereats.org.

Redirect Guide

The Portland/Vancouver Area's Healthy and Sustainable lifestyle Directory, ReDirect your everyday purchases to the businesses found here, and you'll know that you're helping to build sustainable and healthy communities, locally and worldwide. www.redirectguide.com/PDX

Road’S End Organics

provides vegan alternatives to our favorite comfort foods with ingredients safe for many special dietary needs; Mac & Chreese, gluten free Gravy Mixes, Nacho Chreese Dips, Chreese Packets. www.roadsendorganics.com

Smart Monkey

SmartMonkey Bars are the essence of simple and flavorful. They are an unsweetened blend of premium organic fruits, nuts and seeds; fresh, uncooked and never dehydrated. With no added sugar, they are a healthy, tasty snack alternative. It’s health for yourself and the planet, so be a SmartMonkey! www.smartmonkeyfoods.com

Squirrel's Vegan Kitchen

started as a food blog and morphed into a platform for sharing my progress with my recently self-published cookbook The Damn Tasty Vegan Baking Guide. Recipes, baking info and tons of delicious vegan food pics can be found at www.squirrelsvegankitchen.com

Stirs The Soul

The finest Organic RAW Chocolate!!! Made with anti-oxidant rich, un-roasted Cacao, sweetened with 100% Agave Nectar sourced from small, family farmers; and handcrafted in Portland, Oregon. www.stirsthesoul.com

Sun Flour Baking Company

Vegan cookies are a passion at Sun Flour, where we love to create the best soft, dense, chewy vegan cookies in the world. Plus, they're loaded with calcium! www.sunflourbaking.com

SVP Nutritionals, Inc.

SVP Nutritionals was founded in 2005 by nutritionist, Shanais Pelka. Products include Ultra Scoops - powdered vitamin, mineral, antioxidant, greens blend with brown rice protein; Ultra Adrenals - herbal adrenal support providing vitality, energy, stress and immune support; and Active X organic raw energy bars - low sugars, low glycemic index, moist and delicious! www.svpnutritionals.com

Sweetpea Baking And Catering

makes sweets that are as traditional and decadent as any non-vegan counterpart. Rich cheesecakes, light and fluffy muffins, fudgy brownies, all without harming a single animal. You can find Sweetpea products at natural food stores and restaurants in Portland, and keep an eye out for a retail bakery in the near future! (503) 449-6228 , www.sweetpeabaking.com

Teeccino Caffeine-free Herbal Coffee

is America’s favorite coffee alternative! Enjoy a delicious, rich, full-bodied brew that gives you a natural energy boost, improves your digestion and elimination, and reduces stress and acidity. 10 great flavors to bring you all the satisfaction with no caffeine reaction! http://www.teeccino.com/.

Toby's Family Foods

is the innovator of great-tasting, good-for-you, nutritious and healthy tofu pates. Committed to social responsibility and environmental consciousness, as well as to food that meets our own personal standards of excellence, we're a small family-owned and run business that makes food that we love to share. www.tobysfamilyfoods.com or call toll free 1-800-600-TOFU.

Tofutti

is living dairy-free & loving it, creating soy-based ice creams, sour cream, cheese slices, and cream cheese, as well as egg substitutes.www.tofutti.com

Tree Huggin’ Treats

presents the world’s first organic candy bar, Crispy Cat! Guaranteed to make your mouth water and your Mom happy, Crispy Cats defy the evil candy of the universe with their super yummy powers. The heavenly crispy rice insides are drenched with sinfully rich dark chocolate. Make your mom happy and try all three flavors of our CRISPY CAT. www.Treehuggintreats.com 828-285-2964.

Turtle Island Foods

has provided premium quality soy products at affordable prices since 1980, including Tofurky, Tempeh and other innovative soy products. www.tofurky.com

Vegan Body Building

Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness is one of the world’s largest groups of vegan athletes. We are dedicated to supporting athletes who thrive on a plant-based diet, and we provide thousands of pages of information on our website. Sponsoring the Vegan Holiday Festival, the Vegan Vacation, and various athletes; building communities is our top priority. DVDs, t-shirts, sponsorships, meal programs and more are available on www.veganbodybuilding.com.

Vega

Why compromise? Made from natural, plant-based ingredients, Vega energy bars and Vega Meal Replacements provide whole food goodness with fast food convenience. "I created Vega to provide a quick and delicious source of sustainable energy through proper nourishment, not stimulation. A synergistic collection of my favorite plant-based superfoods, Vega is clean, green, raw, alkaline and easy to digest. To me, Vega is a way of life. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do." Brendan Brazier. Visit www.myvega.com/.

Vegi Dog

offers all vegan franks, kielbasas, beer brats and footlong hot dogs made by Tofurky. Each dog is grilled on the cart and we offer many *unique* toppings to choose from including organic and local options. Visit the hot dog cart everyone can feel good about eating at! Email: VegiDog@sizzling.com.

Vegnews Magazine

Vegetarianism is hotter than ever. The premier vegetarian lifestyle magazine, VegNews serves up the latest in vegetarian news, health information, global events, the best new veg products, must-read books, tantalizing recipes, celebrity buzz, and even vegetarian weddings. Their readers are living the vegetarian lifestyle and want more than recipes. Again and again, VegNews delivers. The award-winning magazine now reaches 150,000 readers in 35 countries. Subscribe today! Visit www.vegnews.com or call (415) 665-NEWS. During Portland's VegFest (May 11 - 12, 2007) every new member who joins Northwest VEG and is not a current subscriber to VegNews will receive a free one-year subscription ($20 value) upon request.

Vita Café

has been serving the community with wholesome meals at a fair price since 1999,. We use local and organic products as much as possible. Our drink menu includes a variety of organic, biodynamic, vegan wines, organic beer, and a house made wasabi spiced vegan bloody Mary. Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 3024 NE Alberta, Portland, Or 97213; 503-335-8233; www.vita-cafe.com.

ZIJA

Moringa Juice - Designed by mother nature this single plant source contains over 90 nutritional compounds including 19 amino acids. "If I had set out to design a plant which would yield the maximum benefit to mankind I'd be hard put to do better than Moringa." (quote: Lowell Fuglie, Director, Church World Service, West Africa).www.moringa-juice.com.



Non-Profit Exhibitors

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Adventist Medical Center

since the mid-1860's, Adventist Health facilities have promoted the incredible power of natural health principles in preventing and even treating disease. Today, Adventist Medical Center merges that belief with a state-of-the-art, 302-bed acute care facility offering a full range of inpatient, outpatient and emergency services.www.adventisthealthnw.com.

The Art of Living

The Art of Living Course offers specific breathing practices and techniques that infuse the body with energy and harmonize the natural rhythms of the body, mind, and emotions. The course includes Sudarshan Kriya®, which uses specific rhythms of breath to re-establish balance in life as it simultaneously floods the cells of the body with oxygen and energy.www.artofliving.org.

Christ The Healer UCC

founded the annual Raw and Living Spirit Retreat. Co-sponsored by Blossoming Lotus, the Sept. 6-9, 2007 event features Dr. Gabriel Cousens, Victoria and Valya Boutenko of the Raw Family and Abeba Wright, along with celebrity chefs Eddie and Lillian Daniels from Raw Soul restaurant in Harlem. Registration details, early bird discount before June 1st at www.rawandlivingspirit.org

Coalition To Abolish Animal Testing (CAAT).

Based in Portland, CAAT's campaign "NO CURES IN 40 YEARS" works to shut down OHSU’s primate research center.www.ohsukillsprimates.com.

Dove Lewis Animal Hospital

In today’s world, medical emergencies occur more frequently than we would like. When pets get hurt in an accident, or they have a life-threatening medical condition, they need emergency care just like their human guardians. The Dove Lewis team of board certified veterinarians and skilled technicians are on site 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide proficient, compassionate care. www.dovelewis.org.

Farm Sanctuary

is the nation's leading farm animal protection organization. Since 1986, Farm Sanctuary has worked to expose and stop cruel practices of the "food animal" industry through research and investigations, legal and institutional reforms, public awareness projects, youth education, and direct rescue and refuge efforts. visit www.farmsanctuary.org.

Humane Society Of The United States

The Humane Society of the United States is the nation’s largest animal protection organization, backed by 10 million Americans, or one of every 30. For more than a half-century, the HSUS has been fighting for the protection of all animals through advocacy, education, and hands-on programs. Celebrating animals and confronting cruelty - on the web at www.hsus.org..

In Defense Of Animals Northwest IDA

is an international non-profit organization dedicated to ending the exploitation and abuse of animals by defending their rights, welfare, and habitat. IDA’s efforts include educational outreach, cruelty investigations, boycotts, grassroots activism, and hands-on rescue. For more information on IDA visit www.idausa.org. For information on NW IDA call 503-249-9996.

In Defense Of Animals - Africa (IDA-A)

was founded in Cameroon by Portland veterinarian Dr. Sheri Speede to provide sanctuary to chimpanzees orphaned by hunters. IDA-A also campaigns to end the bushmeat trade and deforestation which is pushing the remaining free-living populations of primates to extinction.www.ida-africa.org.

New Day School

Where children are guided and nurtured through their physical, emotional, mental, individual and social growth. Meditation, yoga exercises, and vegan food, as well as artistic explorations and acquisition of life skills are key components of our daily rhythm. Our greatest hope is that the children take their New Day experiences with them through life, as they grow into caring, active, responsible people. 1825 SE Clinton, Portland 503-231-7425 www.newdayschool.org.

Nw Rage

Northwest Resistance Against Genetic Engineering is a non-violent, grassroots organization that promotes the sustainable use of agriculture and science through education, community building, advocacy and action. www.nwrage.org

Oregon Physicians For Social Responsibility PSR

is a nonprofit educational organization committed to the elimination of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction, the achievement of a healthy and sustainable environment, and the reduction of violence and its causes. PSR is the US affiliate of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, recipient of the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize. Oregon PSR launched the Campaign For Safe Food in October 2003. www.oregonpsr.org.

Organic Athlete

unites people in a global effort to create a better world through sport. Through individual initiative and teamwork we can achieve the extraordinary and inspire the pursuit of personal and planetary health. Our mission is to promote health and ecological among athletes of all ages and abilities by sharing information, by building community and by inspiring through athletic example. www.organicathlete.org

Out To Pasture Animal Sanctuary

Out to Pasture, a nonprofit sanctuary located in Estacada Oregon, is dedicated to sheltering abused or neglected animals. We care for over fifty animals including large farm animals, pigs, rabbits and feral cats. Animals value their lives as much as we value our own and deserve to live free of exploitation and cruelty. Contact at: kit.collins@gmail.com

People's Food Coop

Everyone is welcome at People's. We are a community-owned, full line natural foods store. Because People’s is owned by the community, we can focus first on our customers & the services that we provide for them, not on the profit we make from them. Our priority is to provide the best, most wholesome food available at the lowest price possible. We believe in safe, sustainable growing and manufacturing practices. When you shop at People’s you join us in supporting local farmers, producers, and craftspeople. 3029 SE 21st Ave., Portland OR www.peoples.coop.

Rabbit Advocates

Rabbit Advocates is a non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of domestic rabbits. We educate the public on the fun-loving companionship offered by these pets. We provide a community for those who have rabbits as companion pets and adopt homeless rabbits to suitable homes. www.rabbitadvocates.org.

Rachel's Friends Breast Cancer Coalition

is dedicated to lowering the incidence of all cancers by reducing our exposure to environmental carcinogens. We firmly believe that stronger public health laws are needed to protect Oregonians and that research organizations should devote more funds analyzing the environmental links to cancer: www.rachelsfriends.org

Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association

is a spiritual group that practices the Quanyin Method for Peace and Enlightenment. The Association promotes vegetarianism through various channels including a 24/7 online webtv at: www.Suprememastertv.com. For information please call 503-614-0147 or 503-257-2437; email: Oregon_center90@yahooo.com.

The Vegetarian Resource Group

The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public on vegetarianism and the interrelated issues of health, nutrition, ecology, ethics, and world hunger. In addition to publishing the Vegetarian Journal, VRG produces and sells cookbooks, other books, pamphlets, and article reprints. www.vrg.org.