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Yes, sometimes unusual things happen after a switch to a vegetarian diet. I've seen a number of cases in which the poor people broke out in violent attacks of good health, followed by bouts of physical exercise and sweet thoughts. - Anonymous
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What they're saying...the 4th year...
Local Supporters
Lin and Robert: Congratulations on EVEN's 4th anniversary! You have demonstrated the saying that mighty trees begin life as small seeds. Through hard work and perseverance, you have grown EVEN into a tremendous asset for the Eugene community--and far beyond! Best wishes for continued success! - Kate and Hilliard
Lin and BJ, In your honor, a tree is being planted in a National Forest. "In your honor" doesn't seem strong enough. I think "in tribute to all you have contributed" might almost be enough. We admire you for who you are and what you bring to others daily. We love you guys! - Hugs, Debbie & Clyde
I just want you to know that it's because of the brochure you sent me that I can't eat meat anymore! LOL But that's good because I really didn't know all that. I appreciate the "starter kit" too because it tells me what I can do instead which I didn't know before either. I wish everyone would become veg. It would be such a beautiful world. Thanks again. - Amber S.
You are really amazing that you have been doing this for so long! I love all the info and booklets and newsletters you sent me. I love being veg and I hope they keep helping me make the necessary changes. Keep up the great work! - Trisha K.
I was just thinking on what a positive impact you have made. You have made a difference. Thank you for all of your work.... Sharing with other people helps expand the education about being vegan... - Denise M.
Thank you for a wonderful 4 years of service. Thank you for providing an opportunity for us to "wet our feet" with our presentation which has led us to teaching vegan cooking classes. Way to go! You and BJ have been such an inspiration to us and certainly to many, many others... - Peace, Pat and Lorrie R.
Congratulations, EVEN, on your 4th anniversary. Everything you have done and are doing has helped the animals. Some people don't understand but you giving away lots of these handouts is bound to reach some people and help them see! I will send you my membership soon. - Gayle M.
Wow! Awesome! Happy 4th Anniversary to EVEN! Thanks for all you do to tell people there is a better, more peaceful way to live. Great job! - Tiffaney S.
I can't believe you guys are still doing this! Thank you sincerely for working on behalf of others---those without a voice. Wonderful work you are doing! - Madison M.
Thank you, and I hope your project continues to be successful! You are an amazing contribution to Eugene, and even though I'm no longer there, I still appreciate everything you're doing! - Bethany S.
Nice going, Lin & BJ! Keep up the great work. We need all the help we can get. - Richard T.
Good work Lin! Hope all goes well,,,,,, - Jan S.
Hi Lin!! Thank you SOOO much!! I really appreciate your efforts! ... Thanks again and I will be sure to send you my results! - Lynsey K.
Lin & Robert, a very special thank you for being so very thoughtful! Thank you so much for EVEN! Happy 4th Anniversary! Peace, Denise :)
...Keep on doing all the wonderful things that you do! Your work is very nourishing and fruitful to this community. Blessings, Ty - Ty B.
Lin and BJ, Just a note to say Thank You! Thank you for, and congratulations on, your 4th EVEN anniversary. You make a difference! Love, Wendy
Congratulations!!!!! just think of the impact you have had on all the people that have been exposed to your teachings on a compassionate life. I still don't know how you do it. You are amazing!...love, liz - Lizzy
Congratulations on turning 4! Wonderful job! - Emily P.
CONGRATULATIONS on your 4th year, Lin! My class is that evening, but i'll be thinking of you all!
Love to you and Robert & the veg gang!
- Patricia
What they're saying...the 3rd year...
Hello and happy holidays, My name is Jaxon and I met you briefly at the Peaceful Vegan [Thanksgiving] Potluck at LCC last month. ... We very much enjoyed the celebration and like-minded company... I have been vegetarian for a few years, vegan for about 4 months. It's great. I'd like to support the efforts of spreading awareness of this healthy and sustainable lifestyle change across the greater spectrum of society and would like to join EVEN. ... I look forward to learning more about the benefits/responsibilities of membership. Sincerely, - Jaxon L.
I just wanted to say thank you because I know you and EVEN do a lot. I know it's a lot of work but just think what a difference you are making in people's lives. Kids, too. I became veg mostly because I didn't like to think of hurting animals just so I could eat. You made it easier for me but you gave me a lot more to think about. Thanks. And oh yeah, I really like your website, too! Cool! Thanks again. - Serena
Holy Cow! You people are amazing! I don't know how you do it, but you are certainly very dedicated. Thanks for all your hard work and for answering all my emails. It was a big help. Thanks! - Ashley
Dear Lin, Our entire family sincerely appreciates everything you and Robert and EVEN do to make a better world for the animals and the planet. It's nice to have you in Eugene and we hope to get to one of your monthly meetings soon. They sound great. Thank you! - Alice, Peter, Taylor and Madison
I have been looking at your website, Lin. It's really great!!!! There is so much on there, I've just scratched the surface. Tell Robert that I loved his essay "What's Missing?". You and Robert have done so much. As Ghandi said you may not know all the results of your hard work, but I know for sure that you have made a huge difference and are a force for love and compassion in this world. Thank you. - Nettie S.
I just wanted to thank you for promoting this event [David Gabbe's Vegetarian cooking class]. I would not have known about it otherwise. I took the class and it was fantastic. I'm slowly transitioning from lacto-ovo veg to vegan and looking for new ways to cook without eggs & cheese. David's class was hugely helpful, educational, and fun. Thank you! - Kelly E.
Dear Lin & Robert, Thank you for creating EVEN! This organization has been a huge benefit to the community. Peace. - Sandra G.
Thanks for all you do to make this happen. We are so lucky to have this organization in our community and you deserve the credit for making it happen. - Sandy I.
Oh Lin, I do so wish that I could participate in some of these EVEN lectures and events. I read the notices and feel so very isolated from people who are practicing and exploring healthy, ethical, and interesting lifestyles. Your event notices provide continued motivation to question what I put into my family's mouths.
A Quick note. Finnley, our youngest, 7 years old, has an unusually sensitive connection to animals. For the last year he has made it clear that he feels "so sorry for the animals who are hurt and die so that we can eat them". This boy, who continues to really amaze me, has chosen to eliminate meat from his diet! As a mother who usually insists that her children eat the family meal provided--- no individual catering at our house!--- I respect his choice to identify with their feelings and have honored this ethical decision. At the occasional meal when I have cooked fish or chicken, Finnley holds me to the line with "why mama?" I once again have to ask myself 'why?'. Pretty interesting, this 7 year old, unwavering vegetarian. He is teaching, demonstrating, to his family the right way to approach the edible bounty provided to us via mother nature. We are so blessed. I am so grateful that you have provided a site into which I can tap for information. Thank you!
Please, keep up your efforts. Few people have such an opportunity for positive impact on the lives of other. Our soul's daily wellness routine needs to be encouraged and supported from people who care; folks who are committed to make OUR world a sweeter, kinder place to occupy.
With hugs and appreciative thoughts towards you - Gilann
Wow, thanks, Lin. You got right back to me and you knew exactly what I was asking for. You are a blessing to me and I really appreciate your effort. - James C.
Thanks, Lin! And again, happy 3rd anniversary! [EVEN does] so much for the vegan movement as a whole, so I'm always thrilled to hear of milestones like this. - Emily P., Portland
Thanks a lot for your help. That was a lot of great information. I'm more excited now than before. Thanks. Keep up your great work. - Jerry S., Springfield
BRAVO, Lin and Robert! - Patricia
Wow, congratulations! Quite the achievement!!!! - Wendy, Steve and Ivy Rose
What they're saying...the 2nd year...
Hi, Lin - Thanks so much for being such a help to me with this paper ["Going Vegan - A Solution to World Hunger?"]. Along with the interviews you helped me get, you gave great advice as well. I learned a ton and hopefully taught my teacher something, too! All thanks to you and your help, I got an "A" on this paper and glowing reviews! Thanks again for being such a great Technical Advisor! - Nina S., Senior, South Eugene High School
I love you guys, Lin and Robert! Keep up the good work! - Love, Patricia R.
What a crowd turns out for EVEN's monthly gatherings! Really a testimony to your and Robert's efforts and the EVEN message. I become more and more vegan and am moving in the direction of more raw in my diet. EVEN and your education message can take a lot of credit for this. I'm proud of what you do and proud to be a part of it. - Ann C., EVEN Member, Donor and Supporter
Bravo to you both and a very nice feature I might add! You perform a lovely service and one that Eugene desperately needs, so keep up the good work! - Shawn Donnille, Mountain Rose Herbs, Co-Owner and Director of Operations
Thanks for all the great info and hard work! - Terry
Dear Lin and Robert, Congratulations, indeed!!! Thank you so much for all you have done to create more compassion and knowledge in the world! I truly acknowledge you two for the unwavering commitment you have made in this world, at this time. We are all so lucky to know each other because of you!... - Tina G.
... You have a big heart and do a wonderful job of informing the community. Thank you! - Linna M.
...thank you for creating EVEN and a community of like-minded individuals. Your generous and selfless daily contributions are awe-inspiring and a wonderful service to our greater Eugene community. - Kelly K.
I knew if I hung out with this group [EVEN], I'd get better. And I did! - Trudy L.
I am so grateful to have found a place where vegan is the norm and not the exception. ...Thank you for being there for me and keep up the great work! - Priscilla C.
…Thanks for creating such a unique and wonderful organization. Seeing you have the motivation and energy to give birth to EVEN gives me encouragement to follow my dreams and have faith that we can make a difference. The plants, animals, the planet, and I thank you! - Elizabeth S.
We are so glad EVEN is continuing to do all the great things it started out to do! You changed my life [as I told you before] and it’s thanks to you and EVEN... And especially thanks so much for your patience. - Mary A.
You guys are incredible! If there is ever anything I can do for you in return to thank you, please don’t hesitate to ask! Congratulations on your 2nd year! - Fitzy
…If you had any idea how many lives you have touched, you’d be as amazed as I am! Happy 2nd Anniversary to EVEN and crew!! - Herm S.
Congrats on EVEN's anniversary and here's to many more great years! - Lyris
Congratulations, Lin and Robert! You've accomplished a lot. Isn't it incredible what 2 people can do with focused effort and a sense of mission? - Esta
I think it was Robert Louis Stevenson who said, “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.” In the past two years EVEN has planted more seeds than is barely imaginable. Thanks to you and BJ, a piece of a huge burden has been lifted from the earth, many more animals have been allowed to live, and me…well, I’m a hell of a lot healthier. Thank you, EVEN! - Ron S.
Wow, you are awesome!!!!!! Thank you very much! - Blessings and love, - Tara
You have so much to be proud of! Congratulations!!!!!! You are making a difference on a scale most people don't dream of. Best to you both! - Wendy, Steve and Ivy Rose
A Message from Eugene Mayor, Kitty Piercy - 3/5/07
When the Eugene Veg Education Network was established as a local non-profit group two years ago, no one anticipated the extent to which it would grow both locally and nationally.
With its important focus on outreach and education, EVEN has, in two short years:
- responded to thousands of phone calls and emails inquiring about the benefits of a plant-based diet;
- established a free lending library for everyone's use;
- published a dozen informative newsletters and e-bulletins;
- sponsored 26 vegan educational events and speakers;
- organized numerous other potlucks, dineouts, and special peaceful events, such as the Compassionate Vegan Thanksgiving Potluck each November;
- tabled at 40 events and distributed over 15,000 brochures, booklets, and magazines explaining veganism and its benefits to the planet, the animals, and our personal health;
- garnered the support of over 600 active local participants and hundreds more throughout the US;
- and, most recently, has constructed a comprehensive, educational website at www.eugeneveg.org
If this is what they have accomplished in only two short years...what can we expect from them in the future?
In August 2006, I established a Sustainable Business Initiative Task Force with a report and recommendations to the Eugene City Council and to the Community of Eugene. It focused on People, Planet, and Profits. Well, what EVEN and plant-based diets are doing for People, Planet and Profits also, is a less-talked about, but vital cog, in the Sustainability Wheel. And I support and applaud their work.
And I'd like to add, also, that anything anyone does to make the world more peaceful receives my support! Grass-roots efforts, like those EVEN has demonstrated, are at the cutting-edge of the positive changes we all can make for this planet. I support EVEN and their ongoing activities, and I encourage you to continue to do the same.
Congratulations, Lin, Robert, your dedicated staff of volunteers, and all of you who, as members and supporters, are making a difference. Best Wishes on your exciting 2nd Year Anniversary. Thank you for all you have done and for inviting me to be a part of this.
Enjoy your celebration! Thank you. - Kitty Piercy, Mayor, City of Eugene
Kitty Piercy, Mayor, City of Eugene
EVEN 2nd Anniversary Celebration
3/5/07
What they're saying...the 1st year...
Cheers to EVEN! Food choices are a vital part of the health of our environment and people we care about. EVEN's advocacy of plant based diets is a great benefit to the community. Happy Birthday! - Jan S.
Thank you for bringing the Light to us a year ago with your Grace and Sincerity. - Nadine P.
A big congrats and best wishes for many more anniversaries to come! You have already accomplished so much, and you are doing such a great job. The Eugene area has needed something like EVEN for a long time, and no one could have done a better job than you have. Many kudos to you! - Beverly Lynn Bennett and Ray Sammartano, Authors, Complete Idiot's Guide to Vegan Living
I had no idea just how badly the animals were treated…thank you, EVEN, for opening my eyes. My whole family is veg now…we're all healthier and our kids love [being veg]…thank you for showing us the way to a more compassionate (and healthier) life… - Herman S.
Congrats on one wonderful year of compassion & greatness. - Nick K.
I wanted to drop you a note and tell you how impressed I am by your efforts. Providing a support network for vegetarians is a great service to the community. Keep up the good work. - Nancy Z.
Thanks for turning me on to veganism. I lost 12 pounds the first month and my face cleared up! - Name Withheld
I am interested in supporting EVEN in any way I can. I think what your organization is doing is AWESOME and this community needs you here. - Ty B.
…I think my medicines were poisoning me…definitely making me worse…Thanks to EVEN making it possible for me to go vegetarian, these last six months have been the best months of my life. …and I'm working on being vegan… - Mary A.
You guys are wonderful. Thank you for all the sunshine you bring to our lives. - Joanne K.
I can't thank EVEN enough for showing me the benefits of vegetarianism. I had tried everything for my arthritis and nothing worked like giving up meat and dairy. Thank you, EVEN! You're the best! - "Fitzy" F.
Local Supporters
Red Barn Natural Grocery
Red Barn Natural Grocery is committed to the protection of the earth's resources and the achievement of a sustainable society by offering our community an exceptional selection of quality natural and organically produced products facilitating and promoting healthy lifestyles; combined with exceptional, individualized customer service, education and community outreach.
Nestled at the southern end in the beautiful Willamette Valley of Oregon, Red Barn Natural Grocery, home of Red Barn Naturals, is one of the oldest established Natural Foods stores in Eugene, Oregon. Established in 1982, Red Barn Natural Grocery continues to nourish and educate your community with integrity, knowing we are offering 100% Organically Grown Produce (always local when available) combined with a full range of the best Natural, Local and Organic products for your pantry, health and home in a knowledgeable, friendly atmosphere.
Featuring: 100% Organically Grown Produce Department (local when available), Whole Foods, Raw Foods, Vitamins & Supplements, Natural and Organic Body Care Products, Organically Grown Bulk Foods, Natural and Organic Pet Products, Organically Produced Beer & Wine, Organically Grown Medicinal Herbs & Culinary Spices, Case Discounts and Special Orders with Red Barn Natural Grocery's Buyer's Club (If we don't stock it, we will do our best to find it for you at a discount.)
Red Barn Natural Grocery
357 Van Buren (@Blair Blvd.)
342-7503
www.redbarnnaturalgrocery.com
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Toby's Family Foods
Beverly Lynn Bennett and Ray Sammartano
Beverly Lynn Bennett and Ray Sammartano - Long-Term EVEN Members, Presenters, Volunteers and Donors
Wendy, Ivy Rose and Steve Liberko
Wendy, Ivy Rose, and Steve Liberko - Long-Term EVEN Members, Presenters, Volunteers and Donors
Hilliard Gastfriend and Kate Daniels
Kate Daniels and Hilliard Gastfriend - Long-Term EVEN Members, Presenters, Volunteers and Donors
Eat in the Raw
Here at Eat in the Raw, we are dedicated to providing healthful, pure products. We use only the highest quality ingredients and nothing that you can't pronounce. Our recipes are simple, nutritious, and great tasting. Our mission is to provide healthy, earth-friendly culinary delights, uplift humanity's consciousness through business, and leave the world a better place than when we found it.
Parma! is completely natural. It’s wheat-free, gluten-free, non-GMO, and candida-free. Parma! is made here in Southern Oregon using only raw organic walnuts, Red Star nutritional yeast, Celtic sea salt, and love. Parma! is a high potency food source of Omega 3’s, B-12, and trace minerals. Parma! is sugar free and c ontains no artificial anything -- and it's enzyme rich. Lastly, Parma! tastes great! It’s a product the entire family will love and will benefit from. Try Parma! on popcorn, salad, pizza, rice, greens, and more. See our web site for more information www.eatintheraw.com
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Mele Allred---Alternatives Magazine---Mary Arbogast---Bagelsphere---Richard Baynton---Dan & Mandy Beilock---Charlotte Behm---Ty Bell---Beverly Lynn Bennett---JoAnne Bergen---Cindy Biles---Karen Booth, RD---Gilann Bourne---Bread Stop---Cafe Yumm---Capella Market---Ginger Carlson, MA---Robert Cheeke & Vegan Bodybuilding Team---Charlotte Childress---Chocolate Decadence---Circle of Health---City of Eugene - McNail-Riley House---Karla Cohen---Laura Colby---Bruce Cooley---Lyris Cooper---Ann Councill--- Kate Daniels---Jeremy Deguc---Jill DeVine---Mary Dollar---Shaun Donnille---Sophia & Flo Douglas---Mary Downs---Barbara Drake---Dave Duemler---Eat in the Raw---Angela Egremont---Emerald Valley Kitchen---Justine Enes---Eugene Saturday Market---EWEB---Eugene Weekly---Emily Evans---Dr. Jerry Evans---Fitzy Fitzsimmons---Ken Fletcher---Erin & Patrick Floresca---Larry Fried---Friendly Street Market---David & Carolyn Gabbe---Pam Garrison---Hilliard Gastfriend---Tina Giese---Kathy Ging---Dr. John Gobble---Jamie Gorbet---Mark Hamilton---Happy Cow Restaurant Guide---Jennefer Harper---Helios Resource Network---Marty Hertz---Glenn & Melanie Hildebrant---Winter Hose---Liz Howard---Sandy Itzkowitz---Jade Palace Restaurant---Sister Kiran---Jennifer Kirkwood---Gary & Mary Klein---Nick Kress---Larry Kruger---KVAL-TV---Lane Current Calendar- Sonya---Lane Community College-Jeffrey Borrowdale---Lane Community College-Brian Kelly---Lane Community College- Ann Wilkerson---Lane Public Service Building - Sascha---Walter Lapchynski---Stacy Latini---Laughing Planet---Mark Lew---Steve, Wendy, & Ivy Rose Liberko---Tina Lison---Ravi Logan---Lotus Garden---Terri-Lynn Lovison---Dale Lugenbehl & Sandy Aldridge---Trudy Lyne---Maiya---Market of Choice---Denise McClatchey---Terry McDonald---Erica Meier---Don Merrick---Monroe Street Cafe---Mountain Rose Herbs---Worth Myers---New Frontier Market---Eric Nicholson---Andy Peterson---Jan Petersen---Nadine Peterson---Phyllis Peterson---Dave Piccioni---Mayor Kitty Piercy---Planet Eugene---Joshua Ploeg---Myrna Pollet---Randy Prince---Paula Ptacek---Alice & Jack Pueschner---Lorrie & Pat Rather---Red Barn Natural Grocery---Eric Resener---Rich Richardson---Lindsay Riddell--- Rising Moon Organics---Patricia Robinett---Ray Sammartano---Linda Sappington---Christina Sasser---Stephanie Schaibley---Jill Schatz---Herm Schmidt---Shannon Schnibbe---Nettie Schwager---Elizabeth Sereda---Katie Sloan---Jan Spencer---Peter Spendelow---Springfield Creamery/Nancy's Soy Yogurt---St. Vincent de Paul Society---Carol Stoutland---Sweetlife Patisserie---Sundance Market---Kyrhya Thomas---Toby's Family Foods---Turtle Mountain---UO-Survival Center---Ken Viscidi---Jason Waligoske---Rebecca Walker---Diane Weaver---Dan Weiner---Paula Ziegelasch---Chris Zilka---Nancy Zimmermann
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