The Peace Action Education Fund (PAEF) has been
granted 501(c)(3) tax exempt status by the IRS and conducts the
educational work. Tax deductible contributions can be made to this
entity.
PAEF has several working committees:
- Youth for Peace consists of teenagers who come
together to support the PAEF's goals and organize youth-oriented
peace activities.
- The Peace Education Committee organizes the
annual Interfaith Service and Conference, and other community
education events; as well as sending speakers, fact sheets, and
videos into schools, congregations and community groups.
- The Concert Committee organizes occasional
concerts for peace to do outreach and raise funds for the educational
work.
Media
Through press conferences, press releases,
radio and television programs, letters-to-the-editor, and op-ed
pieces, the Coalition conveys information and perspectives on our
priorities through the mass media.
![[R.A.V.E. Logo]](/common/images/RAVE_logo_small.gif) Real Alternatives to Violence for Everyone (RAVE) is a youth- based training program that uses a dynamic conflict
resolution program to facilitate the effective practice of nonviolent
lifestyles. The program consists of a series of three experiential
workshops, led by interracial teams of AVP (Alternative to Violence
Project) trained facilitators.
Annual Interfaith Service and Conference
Each fall, the CFPA sponsors a major religious
and educational gathering on peace issues. Speakers have included:
General William Burns, Ben Cohen, Marion Wright Edelman, Daniel
Ellsberg, George Kennan, George McGovern, Mary McGrory, Patricia
Schroeder, Cyrus Vance, and Andrew Young.
Public Witness
The Coalition organizes vigils, rallies,
and other public demonstrations to call the attention of the community,
the media, and our elected representatives to the urgent need for
advancing our goals.
Annual Concert for Peace
Annually since 1986, the CFPA has sponsored
a Concert for Peace to raise funds and provide cultural expressions
for peace. Performers have included: David Byrne, Paul Winter Consort,
Richie Havens, Holly Near, Emerson String Quartet, and Pete Seeger.
Annual Membership Gathering
The CFPA holds an annual gathering and dinner
open to all members to learn of and give input to our work. Speakers
have included: William Sloane Coffin, Freeman Dyson, and John Kenneth
Galbraith.
Community Education
The Coalition organizes frequent forums,
workshops, and speakers for the general public, as well as for schools,
religious congregations, and community organizations.
Peace Voter
Each election since 1996, the Coalition seeks
to make peace issues visible and influential parts of the election
debate through candidate questionnaires, meetings and briefings
with candidates, and publishing voter guides to educate voters on
the stands of candidates prior to election day. In 1998, the Coalition's
Voter Guide had over 500,000 exposures to voters.
Lobbying
Using petitions, letters, phone calls,
and personal meetings, the Coalition lobbies New Jersey elected
representatives to sponsor and support specific legislation to advance
our goals. With its Urgent Action Network, over 600 households and
key organizations are alerted when important legislation needs to
be advocated to our representatives. |
