Dear Friend,Season's Greetings from Veterans For Peace!
As the year draws to a close, it is time to let you know how important your support is to our success. We know that at this time of year every non-profit organization is asking for your financial support, but Veterans For Peace is unique - we are the only veterans' organization that works for the abolishment of all war. We use our background as veterans to oppose war and militarism, and speak with an authority that only our experience can bring.
Our strength lies in our organizational structure - we are truly a grassroots organization.
Our members work at the chapter level in their local communities, and via working groups around specific issues like drones and Agent Orange. Our national office serves as a conduit to coordinate grassroots efforts, and to interact and collaborate with other peace and justice organizations nationally and internationally.
In 2012, VFP delegations traveled the world to oppose U.S. foreign policy and to build relationships in other countries. Members spent time in Viet Nam, Pakistan, Guatemala, South Korea, Haiti and all over Europe working with international groups. VFP chartered its first international chapter in London.
VFP has been on the front lines of activism against combat drones by organizing non-violent direct actions at drone bases and manufacturers. Our members were in full force in Chicago protesting the NATO summit, at Fort Benning with the School of the Americas Watch, and at Fort Meade to support whistleblower Bradley Manning.
We wish to thank all of our members and supporters who joined us in promoting peace and opposing war/militarism through email, letters to the editor, and phone campaigns.
Please continue assist us this Holiday Season by making a gift to Veterans For Peace.Your gift of $40, $75, $100, $1000 or more will help us to continue our mission of promoting peace.
VFP continues to be a leader in the veterans' voice of peace, working to educate US citizens, members of Congress and the general public about the reality of wars and the importance of speedy withdrawals, and committing to provide humanitarian and economic aid.
Grassroots mobilization remains vital to our success, and we look forward to partnering with like-minded individuals/members like you who want to see a new U.S. foreign policy that embodies respect for human rights and promotes international cooperation and peace.
We wish you peace
Veterans For Peace
Veterans For Peace, 216 S. Meramec,
St. Louis, MO 63105, 314-725-6005www.veteransforpeace.org
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