The Whatcom Peace & Justice Center was founded in 2002 by a group of local residents committed to putting our money where our mouths are in support of peace and justice activism. With nearly 50% of our federal income tax dollars spent on military-related expenditures, we felt the need to create a space to further our vision of another world that affirms peace, nonviolence, and socio-economic justice. Initially, the center operated under the wing of Bellingham Friends Meeting (Quakers), one of the world's traditional peace churches. It is a 501(c)3 tax-exmpt, non-profit organization goverened by a volunteer Board of Directors.

The Center is supported by the financial gifts and talents of over 500 county residents, businesses, faith communities and other local organizations. Join us in raising our voice for peace and justice!

It is the mission of the Whatcom Peace & Justice Center to create an active, inclusive, community voice for peace and social justice in Whatcom County through partnerships with local religious and community organizations, education on alternatives to violence and war, and actions to promote lasting peace and justice both at home and abroad.

Goals

1. Energize the peacemaking, nonviolence, and social justice efforts of individuals, local religious and community groups to broaden and strengthen our impact.

2. Increase community members’ awareness of alternatives to war, violence, and militarism. Promote understanding about economic injustice created by personal, corporate, and governmental choices.

3. Monitor and promote programs and policies for social justice, lasting peace and nonviolence both at home and abroad.

• nonviolence as a way of life
  
• inclusion and diversity
  
• the dignity of every human being
  
• the sanctity of the environment as well as its inhabitants
  
• combining the energy and knowledge of youth with the wisdom and experience of elders
  
• simplicity

Our location

You can find us at
1226 Cornwall Avenue,
Bellingham, WA 98225
Our hours are Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - noon and 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Mailing address

P.O. Box 2444
Bellingham, WA 98227

Telephone

360-734-0217

E-mail

WhatcomPJC@Fidalgo.net

E-mail list

If you would like to receive the Whatcom Peace and Justice calendar and announcements via email, please send an email to WhatcomPJC@Fidalgo.net with 'email list' as the message subject line.