Compassion Over Killing is excited to present the first-ever DC VegWeek, a week-long pledge to choose vegetarian foods as a simple yet effective way to help protect the planet, our health, and animals. In recognition of the benefits of vegetarian eating, Mayor Gray signed a DC VegWeek 2011 Proclamation!

Participate in VegWeek: "I Pledge to Go Veg for One Week!"

There are 52 weeks in a year - why not make at least one of them meat-free? It's easy: Sign up today to pledge to choose vegetarian foods for the week of April 18-24, and you'll receive a starter pack loaded with recipes, meal ideas, and other information about vegetarian eating. Plus, we'll send daily email updates with even more tips, meal ideas, recipes, cookbook suggestions, and so much more!

DC VegWeek also includes a VegWeek Celebration party, several events, and VegWeek Specials at many local restaurants to help you succeed in your week-long pledge.

Who's Pledging to Go Veg

Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner John Salatti represents part of the Bloomingdale community in Washington, DC, helping his neighbors address issues they may have regarding city services, neighborhood safety, economic development, as well as starting initatives to help make Bloomingdale a better place. When not working on behalf of his neighbors, John Salatti runs a company called LAWriters that teaches people how to write more effectively.

Ethically, I cannot justify eating meat because of the cruel ways the vast majority of animals raised for meat are treated. Environmentally, I cannot justify eating meat because animals raised for meat cause some of the greatest and most widespread damage to water and land in addition to contributing to climate change. Physically, I cannot justify eating meat because the vegetarian diet is almost always healtheir than a meat-based diet. We just do not have to eat meat to have a healthy and enjoyable life. Vegetarian eating is not a sacrifice. Great vegetarian meals are readily available.

See who else is pledging.