Planting Seeds of Compassion Since 2001
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.
Upcoming Events
🎄A Very Vegan Holiday: Eat, Drink & Decorate! 🎂
Join Rhode Island Vegan Awareness (RIVA) for a festive, adults-only evening filled with delicious vegan food, seasonal drinks, holiday creativity, and plenty of cheer!
Celebrate the season with two special holiday demonstrations and a fun, hands-on decorating experience!
Eat & Enjoy! Watch a cooking demonstration featuring hearty, flavorful soup, perfect for warming up on a chilly winter evening!
Sip & Celebrate! Enjoy festive beverages, delicious vegan food, and good company as we celebrate the holiday season together.
Decorate & Create! Join Flourish from Sweet Fairy to learn the art of decorating a beautiful holiday Yule log cake! Then, get creative as you decorate your very own mini Yule log cake with festive decorations and finishing touches.
Best of all, every guest will take home their own personally decorated mini Yule log cake! All cakes and decorating supplies are included in the ticket price.
Wear your favorite ugly Christmas sweater!
Whether you’re a seasoned vegan or simply curious about plant-based holiday traditions, come enjoy a cozy evening of food, creativity, and holiday fun!
Event Details
Friday, December 11, 2026
6:00–8:30 PM
Greenwood Volunteer Fire Co. & Museum 45 Kernick Street, Warwick, RI 02886
This event is intended for adults.
Space is limited, and advance registration is required!
Come eat, drink, decorate, and make some sweet holiday memories with RIVA! Tickets here.
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.
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.
Our numbers that speak
Our growth pushes us to reach even more people with the message of compassion and vegan living!