San Jose Peace and Justice Center

Association for India's Development

Association for India's Development (AID) is a volunteer movement committed to promoting sustainable, equitable and just development. In solidarity with non-violent people's struggles, AID supports grassroots organizations in India and initiates efforts in various interconnected spheres such as education, livelihoods, natural resources, health, women's empowerment and social justice. AID meets at the San Jose Peace & Justice Center at 2 p.m. on the second and fourth Sundays.

Code Pink

Code Pink is a women-initiated grass-roots peace and social justice movement working to end the war in Iraq, stop new wars, and redirect our resources into health care, education and other life-affirming activities. San Jose Code Pink holds meetings at the San Jose Peace & Justice Center on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.

Committee Against Political Repression

Committee Against Political Repression was formed in the South Bay-San Jose area to organize against political repression of anti-war and international solidarity activists. It is affiliated with the National Committee to Stop FBI Repression formed in 2010.

Economic Justice

Economic Justice -- The Edge -- meets as needed at the Low Income Self-Help Center, 525 W. Alma, San Jose, and sponsors films at SJ Peace & Justice Center on the fourth Friday of the month. Contact: (408) 254-3311 (Greg) or (408) 347-8509 (Peggy)

Ethical Culture Society of Silicon Valley

Our vision: the Ethical Culture Society of Silicon Valley is a vibrant, caring community dedicated to cultivating ethical growth and action in our members and in the larger world.

Ethical Culture is a humanistic religion. Our sources of ethical knowledge and inspiration include the collective wisdom and experience of communities past and present, science and empirical research, art and literature, the life story of each individual, and the experience and study of nature. For addresses of meetings in private homes, call 408-255-4379 or email PRochelle1@aol.com

Friday Peace Vigil

vigil Friday Peace Vigil in existence since 2001, All who want to witness for peace and nonviolence are encouraged to join us every Friday from 5 to 6pm in front of the Martin Luther King Library, 150 E. San Fernando Street.

Friends of South Asia

Friends of South Asia (FOSA) FOSA works through people-to-people contacts and dialogue for a demilitarized and nuclear-free South Asia. 408-480-5805

Green Party of Santa Clara County

Green Party of Santa Clara County is a grass-roots political party based on peace, justice, and ecological wisdom. The Green Party meets on the last Thursday of the month at the San Jose Peace & Justice Center at 7:00 pm with informal discussions starting at 6:30 pm.

Health Care For All

Health Care for All California (Silicon Valley chapter) regards health care as a human right and is dedicated to ensuring that all Californians have comprehensive, reliable, and affordable health insurance. Universal health insurance is critical to the health, security, and economic well-being of our country. Meetings: Once a month, usually on a Friday evening, 5:45 - 8 p.m.,Erik's Deli, 830 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara, near the corner of Homestead. Look for the neon sign "Soup's On". Contact: Carol Dalrymple at ymple@msn.com or 408.984.8708 for next meeting date.

Human Agenda

Human Agenda blossomed from energy and activism at the turn of the millennium to focus on an open, independent path of analysis and action with the vision of meeting the human needs of all. Originally a study group engaged in better understanding the world, Human Agenda was incorporated in March 2002 as a 501c3 non-profit organization in San Jose, California with Gertrude Welch (now deceased) serving as its first Chairperson. Since that time Human Agenda has held its signature events (see Events) on an annual basis as well as participating in efforts of peace, engaging in analysis through roundtable dialogues, taking action on the important policy issues of our day, and being part of fun and social activities including an annual VisionQuest at the end of the year.

Maiz

Maiz means Movimiento de Acion, Inspirando Servicio (movement of action, inspiring service). We believe in creating a movement for social change that achieves the healthy well being of Mexicans and other marginalized communities in the United States and in Mexico.

Our mission is to develop leaders and use cultural advocacy in order to increase political participation in the San Jose Mexican community specifically among Women, Youth, LGBTQQI.

National Lawyers Guild

The National Lawyers Guild is an association dedicated to the need for basic change in the structure of our political and economic system. We seek to unite the lawyers, law students, legal workers and jailhouse lawyers of America in an organization that shall function as an effective political and social force in the service of the people, to the end that human rights shall be regarded as more sacred than property interests. Read more...

Nihonmachi Outreach Committee

The Nihonmachi Outreach Committee (NOC) is a progressive organization based in the San Jose Japanese American community that is dedicated to educating the public about the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II, and as a consequence, is committed to defending all people on issues of civil rights, equality, justice, tolerance and peace. Read more...

Older Womens League

Older Women's League (OWL) is a grass-roots national organization that represents midlife and older women and focuses on issues related to health, economic security, and quality of life. We meet on the second Saturday at 10 a.m. at Cypress Gardens Senior Center, 3555 Judro Way. San Jose.

our developing world

our developing world is dedicated to bringing the realities of the "third world" and the richness of diverse cultures to North Americans and provides teacher training and materials, programs for community groups and classes, reality tours, and a tri–annual electronic newsletter. 408-379-4431

Peace & Social Order Committee -- San Jose Monthly Meeting (Quakers)

The Peace & Social Order Committee of San Jose Monthly Meeting (Quakers) has concern for local justice and peace groups and for social justice Quaker groups. "War is not the answer." We welcome visitors to join us for worship, a time when we come together to deepen our spiritual lives. Location: 1051 Morse St., San Jose.

Silicon Valley Transit Users

Silicon Valley Transit Users is made up of people who use mass transit such as VTA buses, light rail, Caltrain, and ACE instead of a car to commute. We strive to ensure that the Valley Transportation Authority, its Board of Directors, and our elected officials achieve the following service improvements for every transit rider in Santa Clara County:

Overall increases in bus service midday, at night, and on weekends.

Social Justice Council of First Unitarian Church

The Social Justice Council of the First Unitarian Church of San Jose oversees the work of the Social Justice Ministry. The mission of the Social Justice Council is to coordinate and support the congregation's efforts to advocate, educate, organize, serve, and witness for social change, and establish First Unitarian Church of San José as a catalyst for social justice in our community.

Veterans for Peace Chapter 101

Veterans for Peace, Chapter 101 welcomes all veterans, regardless of length, time and place of service. Participate in events in which you feel comfortable, or simply support veterans’ peace causes in any way you see fit. Join your voice with ours, or be your own voice, but do not remain silent. VFP Chapter 101 meets on the third Wednesday at SJ Peace & Justice Center. Read more...

Women's International League for Peace & Freedom

Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) is an international grass-roots organization working to advance the causes of disarmament, peace and justice. WILPF usually meets at San Jose Peace & Justice Center at 7 p.m. on the third Friday of every month. See calendar for updates. For information: 408-294-0981. San Jose Raging Grannies 408-255-6559.



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