Who are we?
 

The Northwest Suburban Peace & Education Project formed in the spring of 2005. We are people that live and work in the northwest suburbs. Many of us have children in the public schools. As parents and community members we are all concerned about the role of the military in our schools.

Through our personal connections we have gained access to several local high schools. We set up a table in the commons area during the lunch periods and talk to the students about their options. Our purpose is not to talk the students out of joining the military. We are not anti-military. We simply want to make sure that our young people have thought through what they are doing.

Please read our mission statement below:

Our Vision:

 

We are committed to promoting non-violent methods of conflict resolution, and believe in directing our resources into life-affirming activities. We believe, ultimately, that war and violence are not necessary.

 

Our Mission:

 

Our mission is two-fold: educate all youth about peaceful options for serving their country, finding adventure, financing education and job training;

educate and empower all youth with information about the reality of military life and the military's unfulfilled promises and deceptions.

We welcome you to join us.

We meet the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the South Church, 501 South Emerson in Mount Prospect at 7:00 PM.