Helpful Resources

About Face - Veterans Against The War is a post-9/11 service members and veterans organizing to end a foreign policy of permanent war and the use of military weapons, tactics, and values in communities across the country.

The Bring Our Troops Home organization is dedicated to ending American involvement in endless wars in the Middle East and advocating for a non-interventionist U.S. foreign policy.

The International Campaign to Ban Landmines is an organization dedicated to eliminating landmine production and use.

Peace and justice organization in the Chelsea area. Email john@weathervanefarm.net to join the mailing list for news and events.

The Cost of War website details the financial and societal impacts of war on the nation and state.

The GI Rights Hotline is a network providing information to servicemembers about military discharges, grievances, and other civil rights. Call 800/394-9544 for assistance.

The Homeless Initiative - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides information on VA housing assistance, employment programs, healthcare, and mental health services.

The I-Casualties organization lists American casualties in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, including wounded counts.

The Interfaith Council For Peace and Justice is one of the oldest peace groups in Washtenaw County.

The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America is an advocacy group for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. Their Quick Reaction Force offers 24/7 free and confidential assistance.

The Mayors For Peace organization is a Global campaign of mayors advocating for the elimination of nuclear weapons.

The Michigan Peace Network is a statewide coordinating group for peace and justice activities.

The Michigan Peace Network is a statewide coordinating group for peace and justice activities.

The Michigan State University - Peace and Justice Studies is an interdisciplinary program exploring issues of human rights, social justice, peace, and conflict.

The Military Families Speak Out is an organization of people opposed to the Iraq war who have relatives or loved ones in the military.

The National Coalition of Homeless Veterans is an organization dedicated to ending the plight of homeless veterans.

The National Institute of Health - US National Library of Medicine provides information on various military-related health issues.

Parents For Peace is a NGO empowering families and communities to prevent radicalization and extremism. Helpline: 1-844-49-PEACE.

Pingree Detroit produces handmade footwear and accessories by employing U.S. veterans and civilians.

The Public Citizens of Washtenaw network (previously Gray Panthers of Washtenaw) is an intergenerational organization for social and economic justice. Contact md@bendor.org or megiddo@umich.edu for meeting info.

The U.S. Peace Memorial sponsors the U.S. Peace Memorial, U.S. Peace Registry, and annual Peace Prize.

The Vietnam Veterans Against The War organization continues to work for peace and end senseless wars.

The Washtenaw County Department of Veteran Affairs organization assists veterans with claims for benefits from Federal, State, and Local governments. Contact at 734-973-4540.

The Wayne State University Center For Peace & Conflict Studies is a program to train students in peace studies and conflict resolution.