Become a Part of CAA This Summer!

Help us bring the message of compassion to thousands of people and create a local vegetarian community by becoming a supporting member of CAA! As a member, you will not only show your commitment to reducing animal suffering, but will also receive:

• An "ExploreVeg" patch or wristband
• A discount card for participating restaurants and businesses
• A free subscription to our print newsletter
• Special invitations to events, like our annual donor appreciation party

In 2006 alone, your dollars helped to accomplish a great deal for the animals. See our annual report for details.

We have many exciting campaigns and projects that will reduce the suffering of thousands of farm animals.

Become a supporting member now!

Walk for Justice: CAA Walk-A-Thon

A great way to contribute to CAA is to participate in the Walk for Justice on Sunday, September 16. The Walk for Justice is a fundraising event for nonprofit organizations in the Twin Cities and is a great way to raise funds for our continued work while exposing those in the local nonprofit community to animal issues.

Raising funds for the walk is easy - just ask your friends, co-workers, classmates, and family for small donations. With lots of walkers, the support adds up. On September 16, we gather to collect the donations and celebrate our work to protect farmed animals. We hope to have at least 20 walkers this year, so please sign up and start collecting pledges.

Sticker Contest Reminder!

It's not too late to submit entries for CAA's sticker contest! We've extended the deadline for the contest until the end of July, so send in your creative designs, slogans, and ideas for our new line of stickers and bumper stickers for our outreach campaigns. The designs and slogans should be related to CAA's focus on farm animals and promoting vegetarianism. Prizes will be awarded for winning entries!

Please send your submissions, as well as any questions or comments you have, to Sarah at sarah@exploreveg.org.

Article: Just the facts: A vegan diet is safe, healthy for infants

Critics have misused case of baby's death to question food

By Dr. Amy Joy Lanou as published in the Houston Chronicle

June 25, 2007

According to the American Dietetics Association, there is no need to introduce any meats, eggs or dairy products into an infant, toddler or child's diet. Well-planned vegan and vegetarian diets not only provide all the nutrients necessary to support growth, they also promote good health in childhood and start disease prevention early.

Just think about the advantages of raising a child on a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes. Limiting or avoiding consumption of fish sticks and tuna sandwiches reduces mercury consumption and the resulting risk of cognitive and behavioral problems. Choosing nondairy milks such as rice, soy or oat milk significantly lowers consumption of saturated fat and growth hormones given to cows to increase milk production. Substituting vegan sausage for bacon or pork sausage increases healthy fiber and sidesteps fattening and artery-clogging animal fats.

Read the full article here.

Learn more about vegan children.