Education, Support & Community for New & Aspiring Vegans
LONG ISLAND VEGAN LIVING PROGRAM
June 1st - 29th, 2024
Saturdays 2:00-5:00pm
Held at Molloy University Rockville Centre, 1000 Hempstead Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
and Skylands Animal Sanctuary & Rescue, 50 Compton Rd, Wantage, NJ 07461
Registration is OPEN for the 2024 Long Island Vegan Living Program! The Vegan Living Program (VLP) is our signature series of educational and community-building events for new and aspiring vegans. The Long Island VLP is co-presented with the Sustainability Institute at Molloy University.
Want to go vegan, but need some help and support? Be a Vegan Pledge in the Long Island Vegan Living Program! The Vegan Living Program (VLP) is a FREE educational program that covers the hows and whys of living vegan, including the ethical and environmental considerations of veganism, vegan nutrition, cooking, meal planning, and living vegan in a not-yet-vegan world. Participants pledge to live vegan for the duration of the program, with the help of volunteer Vegan Coaches and our weekly educational sessions. Pledges receive a binder full of resources and recipes, a VLP tote bag, and some freebies to make the transition easier and more fun!
It’s clear that more and more of us are interested in addressing animal exploitation, tackling climate change, and improving our own health. In fact, according to search engine giant Google, the search interest for “vegan food near me” increased by more than 5,000% in recent years! Whatever your motivation, the Vegan Living Program is designed to provide you with the support you need, and to build a community of like-minded individuals.
The Vegan Living Program has been held with overwhelming success since 2011 in Baltimore, MD, Long Island, NY, Syracuse, NY, Rochester, NY, and Pasadena, CA. We are thrilled to bring the VLP back to Syracuse and Long Island this year!
Join us for this life-changing program!
Registration and Ways to get Involved
Not yet vegan? Be a Vegan Pledge!
Volunteer!
If you would like to help put up flyers for the VLP, or volunteer at the sessions, please email info@veganlivingprogram.org.
Sponsor!
Are you interested in becoming a sponsor or product donor of the Vegan Living Program? Contact Erin at erin@veganlivingprogram.org for details!
The 2024 Long Island VLP Schedule:
The Vegan Living Program sessions are 100% required attendance for Vegan Pledges and Coaches.
The 2024 Long Island VLP events will not be open to the public; only pre-registered Vegan Pledges and Coaches may attend.
SESSION ONE - June 1, 2:00-5:00pm:
Intro to Veganism, Cooking Demo & Coach/Pledge Team Intros
Held at Molloy University Rockville Centre, 1000 Hempstead Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
SESSION TWO - June 8, 2:00-5:00pm:
Vegan Nutrition & Fitness
Held at Molloy University Rockville Centre, 1000 Hempstead Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
SESSION THREE - June 15, 2:00-5:00pm:
The Environment & Living Vegan in a Not-Yet-Vegan World
Held at Molloy University Rockville Centre, 1000 Hempstead Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
SESSION FOUR - June 22, day trip with scheduled tour – Carpooling is strongly encouraged!
Field Trip to Skylands Animal Sanctuary
Held at Skylands Animal Sanctuary & Rescue, 50 Compton Rd, Wantage, NJ 07461
SESSION FIVE - June 29, 2:00-5:00pm:
Graduation Celebration!
Held at Molloy University Rockville Centre, 1000 Hempstead Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Our events at Molloy University will be held in a room with tiered seating, most of which requires climbing stairs. In order to accommodate all participants, we can reserve floor level seating for anyone for whom stairs will be an issue.
Please Note:
Vegan Living Program educational content is not meant to be construed as health advice, or take the place of a consultation with a medical professional. All Vegan Pledges will be given a release form indicating as much at the first meeting on June 1, which MUST be signed in order to participate in the program.
All educational sessions will be documented with video and/or photography, which will be posted online and/or used in promotional materials for the program. Media may be invited to some sessions. Submitting a registration form for the VLP indicates your acceptance of these terms.
"The Vegan Living Program is a uniquely beneficial and inspiring experience. The organizers have done a phenomenal job educating everyone involved in the program and providing the necessary support organizations and materials for new vegans. Anyone interested in making a positive impact on animals, the planet, and their own health should absolutely participate in this program. At the very least it's free easy public education that everyone should take advantage of."
~ Audrey Rome
Vegan Living Program participant
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