
The Animal Times
Project Animal Freedom’s official blog

The Vegan Heartland: Building a Movement in America’s Most Neglected Region for Animal Advocacy
In May 2025, we had the privilege of attending the world’s premier animal rights conference: the Animal and Vegan Advocacy Summit in Los Angeles. We were one of roughly 110 organizations selected to participate in Grantee Day. Below is a transcript of the fundraising pitch we gave while at AVA, a breakthrough moment for our organization.