Boston Vegetarian Society

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The Boston Vegetarian Society (BVS) "seeks to make a better world for people, animals, and the earth through advancing a healthful vegetarian diet and a compassionate ethic." BVS provides education, encouragement, and community support for vegetarians and for anyone wishing to learn more about a healthy, environmentally friendly and humane way of life. According the BVS Web site:

BVS is an all-volunteer organization with membership open to vegetarians (voting members) and non-vegetarians. Our events are open to members and non-members.
BVS began in 1986, is incorporated in Massachusetts as an educational non-profit, and has 501(c)3 tax-exempt status under the IRS.
BVS is an affiliate member of the North American Vegetarian Society, the Vegetarian Union of North America, and the International Vegetarian Union.