Planting Seeds of Compassion Since 2001

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What we do

Rhode Island Vegan Awareness is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been dedicated to advocating veganism for a more peaceful and just world for all life for over 20 years.

Inspire justice and true respect for other species and the earth

Our television PSA, bus advertisements, film screenings, Ask a Vegan tables, Pay-Per-View programs, library displays and more, have exposed compelling reasons to choose vegan. Featuring vegan cuisine at events helps people see how easy and delicious being vegan can be.

Educate the public with critical information

Since 2001, RIVA has reached thousands through outreach tables, workshops, guest speakers, and the distribution of free literature.

Support the local community

Our website, Facebook page, monthly meetings, annual events, fundraisers, and special events are all additional ways that RIVA creates a vegan friendly community.

Donate

Note: Rhode Island Vegan Awareness is a public charity and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. 

Upcoming Events

💚🌱 Volunteers needed for Thursday! Please email to sign up. 
 
We are working to get the Providence City Council to officially join 58 cities worldwide in endorsing the Plant Based Treaty, along with an initial action plan which will include serving plant-based food by default at all city events, and starting a public information campaign to educate the community about the health and environmental benefits of plant-based eating.
Exciting news! The city council will likely vote very soon to endorse the Plant Based Treaty. That means that this coming Thursday November 20 may be the last chance for us to speak to the city councilors in person to tell them we want them to vote YES!
We are looking for volunteers to come out to Providence City Hall this Thursday Nov 20, 2025 to attend the 6PM council meeting to speak to councilors before and after the meeting! We are especially looking for Providence residents, but all are welcome. We’ll be meeting at 5:30.
 
Please e-mail Kimmy Cushman to sign up or to get more information:
Kimmy Cushman: kimmy@plantbasedtreaty.org

Our numbers that speak

Our growth pushes us to reach even more people with the message of compassion and vegan living!

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