Umpqua Community Veg Education Group (UC-VEG) is a grassroots, community effort to support those who are interested in learning about holistic health*, sustainability, and the wide-ranging benefits of eating more whole-food plant-based foods. With an emphasis on compassion, respect, and understanding, UC-VEG offers educational and social events as a community service. Through practical strategies to enhance well-being on all levels, UC-VEG contributes toward a healthier, thriving community and a more environmentally sustainable society.

UC-VEG is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Douglas County, Oregon.

*Holistic medicine is a form of healing that considers the whole person — body, mind, spirit, and emotions — in the quest for health and wellness.

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