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Welcome to the
Animal Rights Coalition

The Animal Rights Coalition works to end the suffering, abuse, and exploitation of non-human animals through information, education, and advocacy. We believe that animals matter for their own reasons and that they should not be used by human beings for profit, pleasure, amusement, or simply because it is our habit to do so.

Our Mission and
Core Values

The Animal Rights Coalition works to end the suffering, abuse, and exploitation of non-human animals through information, education, and advocacy.

Our Programs and Campaigns

Our unique and innovative programs and campaigns provide extensive opportunities for people to learn about animal rights, and get involved to help animals.

How We’re
Successful

The Animal Rights Coalition is the oldest and most successful animal rights organization in Minnesota, with over three decades of helping animals.

Latest News

Welcome to our News and Blog section, where we share updates and insights about our mission to end animal suffering and exploitation. Stay informed and inspired by our work.

ARC Volunteer Shares Excitement for Farmers Market Season

β€œHi ARC Volunteers, I just wanted to say a few words about tabling and doing outreach at the Farmers Markets and to encourage anyone who has even a remote interest to get involved in these […]

Community Gardening with Youth Farm

Join ARC at the firstΒ Community GardeningΒ event of the season! Last year, ARC was fortunate to start volunteering withΒ Youth Farm, a nonprofit organization thatΒ utilizes food as a catalyst for social change, community engagement, and leadership development […]

Help! I’m Going Vegan Workshop

Join ARC’s Campaign Manager, Ashley, and Outreach Manager, Kelsey, for aΒ Help! I’m Going VeganΒ online workshop. We’ll answer all your questions related to veganism including ethics, nutrition, the environment, how to gently explain to grandma that […]

Let’s Make Fur History in Minneapolis!

Let’s make fur history!Β Help Fur Free Minneapolis, ARC, and other coalition partners ban the sale of new fur in Minneapolis. We especially need people who live in Minneapolis Ward 6 to add their voices. If […]

ARC’s MN Vegan Guide

ARC created a new Guide to beingΒ VeganΒ inΒ the Twin Cities! Use it as a resource for finding Minnesota’sΒ animal sanctuaries, locatingΒ restaurants, cafes and food trucks, suggestions forΒ booksΒ and blogs to read,Β moviesΒ and documentaries to watch, local veganΒ organizationsΒ to support, and […]

Volunteering at Youth Farm

ARC volunteers had a great time volunteering at one ofΒ Youth Farm’sΒ community gardens again in October. We harvested a ton of healthy food and helped get the garden ready for winter. We’re already excited to volunteer […]

Upcoming Events

Stay informed about all our upcoming events and activities. Browse through the calendar to find details on workshops, seminars, social gatherings, and more. We look forward to seeing you at our next event!

ARC Volunteer Network

Animal Rights Coalition Volunteer Network is a space for volunteers to access all of ARC’s volunteer information in one place

April 2026

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  • ARC Activists' Circle
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  • St. Catherine University Outreach + Recruitment
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  • Spring Into Action - Rescuing Animals
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  • Canceled: Mayday Parade Prep Party
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  • April Meeting: Know Your Rights - Animal Rights Activists
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  • Volunteer Outreach Training Workshop
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  • Dine Out at Dreamstate Cafe
  • Spring Eggless Hunt
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  • Augsburg Pay-Per-View Outreach
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  • Living as a Low Waste Vegan
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Stay Connected and Engage with ARC!

Welcome to ARC’s community engagement hub! Explore our volunteer programs and stay connected with us through these options: