Links
Veterans For Peace National Website
Veterans For Peace - Michigan Chapter 93
"Sister" group to our Southeast Michigan Chapter. Made up of VFP members/supporters in Washtenaw, Livingston, Lenawee, Jackson and Hillsdale Counties
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Boots On The Ground
Detroit-made boots built by veterans overcoming homelessness - www.detroitboots.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DetroitBOG
Organization dedicated to eliminating landmine production and use.
Web page devoted to the true cost of war, and how these costs affect our nation and state.
Often, the people crying for war the loudest are those whon never spent a day in the military or have ever experienced war first-hand. This site gives a listing of current policy makers and their (lack of) military service history.
Disability Information For Veterans
Independent website with great information about VA benefits and Social Security as it relates to veterans.
A network of nonprofit, non-governmental organizations that provide information to active duty/reserve servicemembers about military discharges, grievance/complaint procedures, and other civil rights. They can also be contacted by telephone at 800/394-9544.
Gray Panthers Of Metro Detroit
Local chapter of this legendary peace and justice group. Current local events calendar by clicking here.
Homeless Initiative - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Contains information about VA housing assistance, employment programs, health care and mental health services.
Listing of those Americans killed in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, plus other casualty figures (i.e. wounded).
Institute of Medicine Vets Health Issues
Web page with information about a variety of military-related health issues.
Iraq Veterans Against The War (IVAW)
Iraq and Afghanistan veterans group.
Michigan Coalition For Human Rights
Detroit based peace and justice group.
Michigan Emergency Committee Against War & Injustice
Detroit area anti-war group.
Statewide coordinating group for peace and justice activities. Great website!
An organization of people who are opposed to war in Iraq and who have relatives or loved ones in the military. We were formed in November of 2002 and have contacts with military families throughout the United States, and in other countries around the world.
National Coalition of Homeless Veterans
Group dedicated to helping, and ending, the plight of homeless veterans.
The Swords Into Plowshares peace art gallery is located in downtown Detroit in the lower level of Central United Methodist Church at 33 East Adams Avenue. The Gallery is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 11 am - 3pm.
Vietnam Veterans Against The War
This group has a proud heritage of action during the Vietnam war, and is still working hard for peace and an end to senseless wars.
A number of links are posted here about sevices and reports for veterans, many from the Federal goverment and the VA. PDF document download.
Water Is A Human Right Act briefing sheet