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Veterans for Peace

Chapter 93

The Utah Phillips - J. David Singer Chapter

About Us

Welcome to Veterans For Peace (VFP) Chapter 93, serving the south-central Michigan area, including Washtenaw, Livingston, Hillsdale, Lenawee, and Jackson Counties. Our chapter is proudly named in honor of two esteemed peace activists: Utah Phillips and J. David Singer.

Our Mission

Raising public awareness about the true costs of war.

Advocating for non-interventionist policies in foreign affairs.

Promoting the reduction of the arms race and the elimination of nuclear weapons.

Working towards the abolition of war as a tool of international policy.

Peace Scholarship

Utah Phillips/J. David Singer Peace Scholarship

This scholarship supports Michigan residents or students enrolled in Michigan institutions of higher education who are pursuing studies in Peace Studies or related programs focusing on global conflict resolution, peace, and justice.

Armistice Day Ceremony

Armistice Day (recast as Veterans Day in the 1950's to aid military recruitment) is November 11. on that date in 1918, at 11:00am, World War One ended. As a remembrance of the end of the war to end all war, and as a reminder of the original meaning of that day, to work for peace, Veterans for Peace Chapter 93 will hold a ceremony at the Burton Tower on the University of Michigan central campus at 11:00 am on Nov 11, 2024.

Upcoming Events

VFP Statements 

Statements on the ongoing tragedy in Gaza

We call on all VFP members and chapters across the U.S. to commit to organize with our allies,
the following three actions from September 1 through 7.

Open Letter from Veterans For Peace to Vice President Kamala Harris

We call on all VFP members and chapters across the U.S. to commit to organize with our allies,
the following three actions from September 1 through 7.

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