World Vegetarian Month takes place throughout October, kicking off with World Vegetarian Day on October 1st and running until World Vegan Day on November 1st. It promotes the joy, compassion, and life-enhancing possibilities of plant-based living.
LGBTQ History Month is an annual, month-long observance held every October to celebrate the achievements, history, and civil rights contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people. WellBeings - LGBTQ+ History & Health Quiz @import url('https://fonts.cdnfonts.com/css/trade-gothic-lt-std'); .wb-lhq-root { --wb-lhq-charcoal: #2E2E3A; --wb-lhq-cream: #FAFAF5; --wb-lhq-purple: #7A00F5; --wb-lhq-chartreuse: #E2FF00; --wb-lhq-border: 3px solid #2E2E3A; --wb-lhq-shadow: 6px 6px 0px […]
National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month is observed every year throughout October. If you or someone you know needs immediate support, you can contact the free, confidential, 24/7 SAMHSA […]
Each year, World Menopause Day shines a spotlight on the challenges facing women during the menopause transition and highlight improvements in research, education and support. Menopause Symptom Score: A Free, […]
Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1990, International Day of Older Persons recognizes the contributions older adults make to their families, communities, and economies, while also highlighting the […]
World Vegetarian Day was created in 1977 by the North American Vegetarian Society and later endorsed by the International Vegetarian Union, kicking off what the organization calls Vegetarian Awareness Month. […]
Filipino Americans are the second-largest Asian American group in the nation and the third-largest ethnic group in California, after Latinas/os and African Americans. The celebration of Filipino American History Month […]
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is a nationwide observance held every October to celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities to the workforce and to highlight the importance of inclusive, disability-friendly […]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Each year, in October, advocates, survivors and supporters recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Well Beings - Domestic Safety & Support Resources .wb-dvr-container […]
World Animal Day traces back to 1931, when it was proposed at a convention of ecologists in Florence, Italy as a way to highlight the plight of endangered species; the […]
World Meningitis Day is coordinated by the Confederation of Meningitis Organisations, a global network of patient groups and health professionals working to reduce the burden of meningitis worldwide. Meningitis is […]
Mental Illness Awareness Week was established in the U.S. in 1990 recognition of efforts by the National Alliance on Mental Illness to educate and increase awareness about mental illness. It […]
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