Benefits of Membership to the
American Celiac Family Support Group of RI

As a support group we are asked, "Why should I become a member of this support group?"

Current members recently answered this question. "The meetings and activities are educational and keep you informed of the latest foods you can eat along with the newest research." Another benefit is, "It is nice to meet others with the same condition." And "It is a bonding experience, where we can all be of help to one another."

• New member packet with current literature on how to live a gluten free life
• Large group meetings
• Small informal health food store workshops on specific topics
• Current information on gluten-free products and where to get them
• Current research on Celiac and DH
• Top informational speakers from the US on Celiac and DH
• Local chef demos
• Gluten Free Vendors available at meetings
• Gluten friendly restaurant outings
• Our own easy to use gluten free cookbook, available at many health food stores and at meetings
• Meeting announcements released 2 weeks prior to each meeting
• Our advisors are the University of Maryland Research Center with Dr. A. Fassano and the Columbia Celiac Research Center with Dr. P Green. We have direct contact with both centers at all times
• Fund raiser opportunities for celiac research
• Celiac buddies, a program linking new members with neighbors who have CD
• Opportunities to volunteer on our many committees
• Social time prior to and after each meeting
• Enjoying gluten free goodies at each meeting
• Knowing your entire family is welcome at our educational meetings, all are welcome at no extra charge as once you are a member your family is a member
• We service all ages interested in learning more about CD and DH
• Your membership card is used as a discount card at local health food stores
• Getting the current list of gluten friendly area restaurants
• We are sure there are more and welcome our members to e-mail us at MonahanLinda@yahoo.com and let us know, "What do you think your membership benefits are?"

Please join us at our next meeting and bring your family and friends. Everyone is welcome!

Membership is $30 to join and includes a new member packet for those just joining. Renewal is $25 and collected prior to the September meeting. Click here to download our membership registration form.