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.