Dear Friend of CCPM,
We are seeking your help to keep the Chester County Peace Movement (CCPM) financially sustainable. CCPM was formed in 2002 in response to the threat of war against Iraq. For over 16 years, we’ve maintained a steadfast presence on the corners of High and Market Streets in downtown West Chester every Saturday morning holding weekly peace vigils, seeking justice, and to end war.
With the possibility of new wars looming and the escalation of violence at home and abroad, with rampant intolerance and bullying, CCPM’s presence is even more crucial. Peace and conflict resolution must always be the answer – not war – not hatred. Won’t you please consider a monetary donation to CCPM?
In addition to standing for peace and justice, CCPM has given back to our community by canning for local organizations such as Kacie’s Cause, The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County, West Chester Food Cupboard, Chester County Food Bank and the Friends Association for Care & Protection of Children to name just some. We have also collected for National and International efforts such as Americares for Hurricane Relief and Doctors Without Borders. Any and all monies collected go directly and entirely to these charities. Nothing is set aside for use by the CCPM.
CCPM supports and honors our military veterans and participates in the West Chester Veterans Day parade. We honor the warriors, but NOT the wars.
We’ve hosted Buddhist monks of the New England Peace Pagoda supporting “Walk for a New Spring,” and celebrate International Day of Peace every September 21st at the historic court house steps.
The CCPM hosted its first “Theft of War” protest in May, 2017 connecting the dots between military spending and federal budget cuts to much needed social programs. These protests have emphasized President Trump’s education cuts vs. $54 billion increase in military spending. In August, 2017, at another “Theft of War” Protest, CCPM collected school supplies and distributed these to needy families in the West Chester community. The CCPM continues the annual celebration of International Day of Peace on September 21st in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Won’t you please consider a monetary donation to CCPM? With a mailing list that reaches nearly 1,000 participants, CCPM charges no membership fee. However, to remain sustainable we are seeking help to offset our expenses, some of which include:
- CCPM’s post office box
- Truck rental to hang International Day of Peace banners
- Cost of website
- “Peace pretzels” / distributed to WCU to publicize International Day of Peace
- Host overnight peace walkers
- Cost of copying flyers, announcements, etc.
If you can, please donate. No amount is too small. Checks can be made payable to “Chester County Peace Movement” and sent to the address noted below. While your donation is not tax deductible, it is every bit as valued and needed!
You can donate through PayPal by clicking with the DONATE Button.
Please join us on Saturdays between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon for our weekly peace vigils. We need your presence, and thank you for your support!
Chris Barr, president
Cathy Lakhoff, vice president
John Hellman, vice president
Andi Hubbard, treasurer
Annette Bauerlein, secretary