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October
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1997
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Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti have a rich history of liberal and radical political and social activism. Below is a sampling of the area's many political and social activism. Get involved. You can make a difference! (A2=Ann Arbor; YPS=Ypsilanti)
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AGENDA Publications publishes AGENDA, Ann Arbor's alternative newsmonthly, featuring grassroots politics and community events. Volunteers and student interns are always needed. 220 S. Main, A2, 48104; 996-8018.

ALIANZA (The Latino/a Students' Alliance) is a support network for Latino/a students. It advances the concerns and interests of the Latino/a student community at U-M and elsewhere. 3039 Mich. Union, A2, 48109; 763-9044

Alliance for Diversity and Democracy is a group whose aim is to implement an alternative vision to the radical religious right and to aid in the empowerment of all citizens, especially minorities and low-income people. 662-6219.

American Civil Liberties Union believes every citizen is entitled to the liberties promised in the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Through public education, litigation and legislative lobbying, the ACLU pledges to support any citizen whose constitutional rights are violated. 961-7728

American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker-based peace and justice organization with local programs on criminal justice and gay/lesbian/bisexual issues. 1414 Hill St., A2, 48104; 761-8283

Amnesty International Community Group meets the 2nd and 4th Sundays, 7 pm at the Guild House, 802 Monroe Street; 662-5189

Amnesty International Group 61 works to protect human rights and free prisoners of conscience. Meetings 2nd Tuesday each month, 7:30 pm, Mich. Union Welker Room; 668-0660.

Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living provides counseling, advocacy, occupational therapy, case management, small business development, counseling, and employment assistance for people with disabilities. It offers accessibility recommendations to businesses. 2568 Packard Rd. A2, 48104; 971-0277, 971-0310 (TDD). Fax 971-0826.

Ann Arbor-Juigalpa Sister City Committee encourages educational, cultural, medical and technical exchanges with our Nicaraguan sister city in order to demonstrate that people-to-people relations can break down the political barriers so often put in the wat of international peace and understanding. c/o Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice; 663-1870.

Ann Arbor New Jewish Agenda is committed to building an inclusive Jewish community through working against racism, heterosexism, sexism, and intervention in Central America. A2NJA supports a 2-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian crisis. Monthly Shabbat potlucks and holiday celebrations. P.O. Box 7185, A2, 48107; 769-5680.

Ann Arbor Tenant's Union is an advocate and information source for tenants. Volunteers are always needed. 4304 Mich. Union, A2, 48109; 763-6876 (tenant hotline).

Artists for Middle East Peace is a gathering of artists who work with different forms of expression to convey their visions of Middle East peace and justice in order to participate in the weaving of a peace culture. 995-4251.

Avalon Housing is a low-income housing provider that focuses on the those least served by the for-profit market. Avalon's tenants reflect our community's lowest-income residents, including formerly homeless persons, persons with disabilities, those on low or fixed incomes, and those working at low-wage service jobs. Avalon's 92 units are scattered throughout Ann Arbor. 404 W. Washington St., A2, 48103; 663-5858.

Baby Book Club consists of volunteers who believe that reading to babies and young children is very beneficial, and who help parents to appreciate the importance of reading. They go where parents are and speak about the importance of reading and distribute free children's books. 1803 Cayuga Pl., A2, 48104; 663-6248, 482-0546.

B'nai Brith Hillel Foundation promotes the welfare, and the cultural, religious and communal activities and interests of Jewish students and the entire university community. 1429 Hill, A2, 48104; 769-0500.

Bread for the World is a lobbying group that deals with hunger and health-related legislation. Bi-monthly meeting. 706 Dwight, YPS, 48198;  487-9058.

Canterbury House is the home of the ministry of the Episcopal Church for the U-M community. 721 E. Huron, A2, 48104; 665-0606.

Center for Empowerment and Economic Development is a non-profit organization working to improve economic conditions for all citizens. It does this by concentrating on improving the financial status of low-income people including women, minorities, and people with disabilities. 2008 Hogback Rd., A2, 48105; 677-1400.

Center for New Work works with individuals to help them discover their calling and earn a living doing work that they experienced as thier calling. It is also engaged in efforts to create institutions that will enable people to do work that will be not only a job but will be their calling. 2200 Fuller Court, #1204 B, A2, 48105; 998-0111.

Coalition for Arms Control lobbies and takes part in educational projects concerning the military budget, the Test Ban Treaty and environmental issues. Meet first Saturday of every month. 310 S. Ashley, A2, 48103; 663-4897

Coalition for Quality Health Care is a group of health care workers and citizens working together to establish dialogue and seek solutions that would insure quality health care in Washtenaw County. 995-8962.

Community Action or Substance Abuse P.O. Box2814, A2, 48106; 973-7892; info: 995-3782.

Conover Food Pantry provides supplementary food to people living with HIV/AIDS and their family members, partners or caregivers. Stocked and coordinated by volunteers, area churches and businesses, the pantry gives support to those people for whom obtaining or preparing food has become a difficulty. The pantry is not limited to situations of financial hardship. Home distribution, food preparation and shopping assistance can be arranged. c/o HIV/AIDS Resource Center; 3075 Clark Rd. #203, YPS, 48197; 572-9355 or 800-578-2300.

Court Appointed Special Advocates are court-trained community volunteers who provide a voice for abused, neglected or abandoned children in juvenile court protective proceedings. 2270 Platt. Rd., A2, 48104; 971-2997..

CRAFT: Citizen's Resistance at Fermi 2 is a community-based federation of citizens and grassroots environmental organizations actively working for a healthy, sustainable environment and a safe energy future. CRAFT supports closing the Detroit Edison Fermi 2 Nuclear Reactor. P.O. Box 463, Monroe, 48161; 747-8511.

Democratic Socialists of America is committed to educating its members and the general public in the principles and ideals of democratic socialism, to creating the political forces necessary to extend democracy into all spheres of social life, and to combating racism, sexism, exploitation and oppression.. 677-8470.

Domestic Violence Project/SAFE House provides services including shelter for battered women and children, crisis intervention, counseling, education, and activities for children involving non-violent role models. Volunteer trainings in Oct., Jan., and May P.O. Box 7052, A2, 48107; 973-0242 (business), 995-5444 (24-hour crisis line).

Ecology Center of Ann Arbor is an environmental advocacy and educational organization (see box below). Public library and resource hours: Mon.-Fri. 1-5 pm and by appointment. 117 N. Division, A2, 48104; 761-3186.

EMU Student Government sponsors activities and works to enhance student life. 233 Goodison Hall, YPS, 48197; 487-1470.

Fair Housing Center engages in community education, advocacy and referral about discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, source of income, etc. 994-3426.

Food Gatherers is the perishable-food rescue program serving Washtenaw County (see box, page 5). 1731 Dhu Varren, A2, 48105; 761-2796, (fax) 983-0550.

Food Not Bombs is a group which cooks reclaimed foods and serves it in a public place to anyone who is hungry in order to highlight the links between poverty and our wasteful consumer society. Meets every Thursday evening, Mich. Union, A2, 48109. Sheri 913-9066; <sheri@cyberspace.org>

Foundation for Ethics and Meaning endorses the goals of the Politics of Meaning: to change the bottom line in society so that productivity of corporations, legislation and social practice are no longer measured solely by the degree to which they maximize wealth and power, but rather by the degree to which they maximize our capacity to sustain loving and caring relationships and to be ethically, spiritually and ecologically sensitive. Monthly forums and a newsletter. 663-8997; <pol-eth-mean@umich.edu>

Free Mumia Coalition is an alliance of groups and individuals fighting for a new trial and the ultimate release of noted journalist and Pennsylvania political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal, a former Black Panther currently on death row. The Coalition also seeks to work on other political prisoner cases, opposition to the death penalty, and on prison issues in general; 913-9538.

Friend of Sabeel-North America is a U.S.-based organization that supports "Sabeel," a Jerusalem-based Palestinian liberation theology Christian organization. P.O. Box 4214, A2, 48106-4214; 747-4142 ; <fos-na--admin@umich.edu>

Friends of Welfare Rights raises money and conducts educational programs to support welfare rights advocacy. 482-8664.

Global Vision Inc. is dedicated to study and forecast global events and trends which affect governmental and business operations as well as the lives of private citizens; P.O. Box 4394, A2, 48106; 769-4877.

Graduate Employees Organization, AFT Local 3550 is the union for graduate teaching and staff assistants at the U-M. 527 E. Liberty Suite #205, A2, 48104; 995-0221.

Green Party of Huron Valley seeks a natural synthesis of the environmental and social change movements, working on issues such as stopping hazardous waste incineration, eliminating homelessness, and advocating feminist values and community-based economics. 548 S. Main, A2, 48104; 663-3555.

Gray Panthers of Huron Valley is the local chapter of the national Gray Panthers, which has an intergenerational focus and the motto: "Age and Youth in Action." Goals include eliminating ageism and other forms of discrimination and improving life for people of all ages. Projects include building a coalition for a single-payer health care program. 2406 Geddes Ave., A2, 48104; 662-2111.

Guild House is a United Campus Ministry serving U-M students, faculty and staff on personal issues as well as systemic concerns like racism, sexism and homophobia. 802 Monroe, A2, 48104; 662-5189.

Habitat for Humanity helps people build their own homes. 1100 N. Main St., A2, 48104. 996-9933

HIV/AIDS Resource Center (HARC) provides HIV education and outreach regardless of personal background or situation. A comprehensive case management unit coordinates care plans with clients. The volunteer program offers compassionate direct-care, education and support. HARC's early intervention and substance abuse unit works in neighborhoods warning children about HIV/AIDS and providing services to at-risk populations. HARC also sponsors support groups, Conover Food Pantry, educational materials, newsletter, referrals, speakers' bureau, workshops and testing. 3075 Clark Rd. #203, YPS, 48197; 572-9355 or 800-578-2300.

Homeless Action Committee works to end homelessness using public education and direct action tactics. Advocates for increasing the supply of low-income housing. 973-9245.

Housing Bureau for Seniors assists, enables and empowers older adults to live in appropriate housing by providing counseling, information and public workshops about housing options, nursing homes, and property tax foreclosure prevention. It also runs the Homeshare Program which helps seniors find compatible people with whom they can share housing in exchange for work or low rent. 300 N. Ingalls, A2, 48109; 763-0970.

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Ecology Center

The Ecology Center is a regional environmental organization which fights for clean air, safe water, and healthy neighborhoods in Ann Arbor and southeast Michigan. We offer environmental education programs for students and teachers, technical assistance for grassroots activists, citizen action initiatives for environmental justice, and community programs for the Ann Arbor area. We are also the parent organization of Recycle Ann Arbor, the nonprofit which provides recycling services in town.
The Ecology Center was founded in 1970 following Ann Arbor's highly enthusiastic observance of the first Earth Day. We believe that environmental problems cannot be separated from issues of social justice. The factories that pollute the air in southeast Michigan present an even greater health and safety danger to the workers inside them, and to the low-income minority communities in which they're invariable located. The Ecology Center is the only unionized environmental organization in Michigan. Our staff, managed as a collective, is organized with the United Auto Workers, and we work in solidarity with labor groups, civil rights organizations, and other persons committed to social justice.
Today, our major campaigns involve stopping pollution in auto manufacturing, toughening Michigan's fish consumption advisories, banning annual membership meeting every January and a Bike-a-Thon fundraiser. We hold periodic community events on current topics, such as the October 12 film screening of "Amazon Journal" at the Michigan Theater (see page 9 for details).
Volunteers can do dozens of things at the Ecology Center. You can work on campaigns, with students, and with community activists. We need all sorts of help around the office. Right now, we're looking for bicycle mechanics to share skills in our new ReBike Program, which is salvaging used bikes and training youth in bike repair skills.

Ecology Center, 117 N. Division, Ann Arbor MI 48104; 761-3186.

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Food Gatherers

Food Gatherers fights hunger where we live! We are a food rescue/food bank serving Washtenaw County. Our mission is to alleviate hunger through the rescue and distribution of non-perishable and perishable food; coordination with other hunger relief providers; education; and the development of food resources.
Founded by Zingerman's Delicatessen in 1988, Food Gatherers was the first food rescue program in Michigan. Today, we are an independent non-profit governed by a volunteer board of directors. 
Food Gatherers annually provides approximately 1.5 million pounds of food to more than 80 local community agencies serving people experiencing hunger. With a small staff and lots of dedicated volunteers, Food Gatherers' trucks are on the road six days a week connecting local food businesses which have excess food to our neighbors who do not have enough.
Volunteer food runners are needed Monday-Saturday during regular business hours for 4-hour shifts. Food Runners drive or ride in one of our carrot trucks to pick up and distribute food. We also need folks to work in the warehouse sorting food and helping out in the office. We believe there is a role for everyone to play in the fight against hunger. We welcome group projects. Come join our family of gatherers and be part of this community's on-going effort to fight hunger!

Food Gatherers, 1731 Dhu Varren Road, Ann Arbor MI 48105. Phone: 761-2796; fax 930-0550. Hours of operation: Mon.-Fri. 8 am-5 pm, Sat. 9 am-2 pm. Contact: Laura Brown Volunteer Coordinator.
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Humane Society of Huron Valley houses stray and unwanted animals and educates the public on the proper care of pets. Provides emergency rescues, low-cost spay-neuter clinic, cruelty investigations and pet adoptions. 3100 Cherry Hill Rd., A2, 48105; 662-5585, 662-4365 (clinic).

Huron River Watershed Council is a coalition of area residents and local governments established under Michigan's Local River Management Act to inspire attitudes, behaviors and economies that protect, rehabilitate and sustain the Huron Valley River Syster. New Center, 1100 N. Main St. A2; Lisa, 769-5123.

Industrial Workers of the World is an independent labor union with locals in many industries and services. IWW publishes a paper and holds monthly meetings. Labor films shown every Tues. 7:30 pm. "Fire Your Boss," a round table discussion that searches for solutions to problems experienced on the job happens every Thurs. at 7:30 pm. 103 W. Mich. Ave., YPS, 48197; 483-3548; 483-4050 (fax); <iww@igc.apc.org>

Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice is a coalition of religious congregations promoting peace and social justice (see box, this page.). 730 Tappan, A2, 48104; 663-1870.

Interfaith Hospitality Network is an organization of 22 churches and synagogues in Washtenaw County that house and feed homeless families in their congregations' buildings. 668-8823

Jewel Heart is dedicated to the preservation of Tibetan Buddhism and to practicing this rich tradition within the context of contemporary life. 994-3387.

Jewish Cultural Society is a secular humanist organization with a strong commitment to the continuity and survival of the Jewish Heritage. Holiday celebrations, Life Cycle events, Sunday School and Adult Programs are designed by members to be flexible and to satisfy a wide range of orientations toward Jewish tradition. 2935 Birch Hollow Rd., A2, 48108; 665-5761.

Jewish Peach Coalition is a forum to discuss questions of peace, justice, security and prosperity in the Middle East, seeking liaison with all parts of the Jewish community and with Arab, Palestinian and other groups concerned with peace. To promote discussion, share information, initiate or join in appropriate actions and represent the "Jewish Peace Camp" to the press and public. 761-7967.

Labor Party of Washtenaw County exists to promote the program of the national Labor Party and to elect delegates to the national Labor Party convocations seeking to build a worker-based and worker-controlled political party. 913-8102.

Legal Services of Southeastern Michigan provides legal services in the areas of housing, consumer rights, welfare, health care and family law to seniors and people with low incomes in Washtenaw County. 420 N. Fourth Ave., A2, 48104; 665-6181.

Lesbian and Gay Youth Support Groups offer peer support for teens. Weekly meetings. Confidentiality assured. Contact Ozone House, 1705 Washtenaw A2, 48104; 662-2222.

Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Affairs (LGBT Affairs) offers educational programs and events, weekly and monthly social events, a scholarly works series, speakers' bureau, crisis intervention and referral services (see box, page 6). 3116 Mich. Union, A2, 48109; 763-4186.

Libertarian Party of Washtenaw County advocates a limited role for government and undertakes political information activities and nominates candidates for public office to further the principles of individual liberty and responsibility. 668-8132.

Marian's Friends-Physician's Aid in Dying was formed to collect 400,000 signatures from registered Michigan voters so that people can vote in the fall of the 1998 to decriminalize physician aid in dying. 663-8997

The Megiddo Project promotes peace by looking at the overall system of war and peace in the world. This project attempts to transform "armageddon" by creating a conference and international art-for-peace festival in Galilee, Israel, around the archeological site of Megiddo, inviting artists to bring peace offerings and calling for a "turning of hearts" for the benefit of all. Locally, the Megiddo Project works for an A2 town meeting, looks at the "wars at home," the place of our community in the global war system and the good ideas people have for a better future. 761-7967

Michigan Amigos de Guatemala facilitates a relationship with a community of returned refugees and displaced persons in Guatemala. the goals are to provide a measure of security in Guatamala, to build a long-term relationship of mutual support and to educate our community as to the conditions in Guatemala. 802 Monroe, A2. Zvi Flanders, 663-3338.

Michigan Citizens Against Toxic Substances promotes toxic waste reduction alternatives. M-CATS is working to stop Environmental Quality Corp.'s proposed toxic landfill/deep injection well despite a recent EPA rejection of an M-CAT appeal of the agency's decision in support of the well. Meetings 4th Tues. each month. P.O. Box 224, Milan, 48160; 439-3867.

Michigan Coalition Against the Death Penalty is an education- and issue-oriented organization with a focus on the abolition of the death penalty nationwide. 706 Dwight, YPS, 48198; 487-9058.

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Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice
The mission of the Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice (ICPJ) is to bring together people who believe the world is one family. Through five volunteer task forces -- Hunger, Disarmament, Latin America, Middle East and Racial & Economic Justice --- ICPJ helps members of the local religious community put their faith into action on issues of justice and peace.
ICPJ was founded in 1965 by local religious leaders concerned about the war in Vietnam. As the war ended, the need from interfaith work on other issues of peace and justice led to ICPJ's multi-issue work. People of all faiths and other people of conscience are welcome.
ICPJ's annual events include the Washtenaw County CROP Hunger Walk, which raised over $50,000 last year for local and international hunger relief. This year's Walk is Sun. Oct. 5, with registration at 1:30 pm and the Walk at 2 pm, starting at First Methodist Church on State at Huron. Other annual events: the Alternative Holiday Fair on the first Sunday in December at First El Salvador's assassination for speaking out for the poor; and "Come Together for Peace Day" at Gallup Park in August on the anniversary of the first use of atomic weapons.
Volunteers are invited to join one of the ICPJ's five task forces, or to help in the office. Current task force work includes: the campaign to close the "School of Assassins" at Fort Benning, GA: The International Campaign to Ban Lan Mines (see 22 Oct); powerful videos on an inclusive, just vision for Jerusalem; and a much-requested Welfare Simulation.

ICPJ's office is close to campus in Memorial Christian Church on Tappan at Hill (use the parking lot entrance). Office hours: Mon. 2-5 pm, Tue.-Fri. 10 am-5 pm. ICPJ's newsletter: bi-monthly, no charge. Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice, 730 Tappan, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Phone: 663-1870, fax 663-9458.

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Michigan Student Assembly is the U-M's student government, 3909 Mich. Union, A2, 48109. 763-3241.

The Names Project uses the AIDS memorial quilt to provide a creative means from remembrance and healing, illustrate the enormity of the AIDS epidemic, increase public awareness of AIDS, assist with HIV prevention education, and raise funds for community-based AIDS service organizations. 810-544-4504.

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People works for racial equality and justice. 312 Harriet St., YPS, 48197; 480-9654, (fax) 480-9853.

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Ann Arbor Branch meets the first Monday of the month at the Northside Community Center, 815 Taylor. 663-6226.

NOW, National Organization for Women, Inc. is committed to take action to bring women into full participation in the mainstream of American society, exercising full rights and responsibilities in partnership with men. 1917 Washtenaw, A2, 48104; 484-1897. <now@now.org>

Non-Violent Action for Racial Justice is a coalition of groups which put on a unity rally for racial justice on the anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. speakers and projects to fight racism in our community. Usually meets 3rd Tuesday of the month. 663-1870.

Non-Profit Consulting Consortium provides accessible and affordable consulting services for non-profits to solve a wide range of problems and issues for organizations. 1100 N. Main St. A2;998-0160. <new@new.org>

Ozone House provides youth, ages 10-21, and their families with 24-hour crisis intervention, individual and family counseling, life skills training, support groups, and emergency, transitional, and independent living programs. 1705 Washtenaw A2, 48104; 662-2222 (crisis/24 hr hot-line), 662-2265 (business).

Palestine Aid Society provides financial and political support to the Palestinian people in the West Bank, Gaza, and South Lebanon to preserve an independent Palestinian identity through culture and educational activities. 3325 Bluett, A2, 48105; 913-0232.

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays/Ann Arbor offers support and group meetings for parents, friends, and other family members of gay males and lesbians. Meetings are the third Sunday of every month, 2 pm, Unitarian Church, 1917 Washtenaw. P.O. Box 7471, A2, 48107-7471; 741-0659.

Peace Action of Michigan works towards creating a peace economy, ending weapons trafficking and promoting non-violent conflict resolution; 195 W. 9 Mile Road, Suite 208, Ferndale, MI, 48220; 810-548-3920, 487-9058.

Peace Neighborhood Center is a community service organization which provides an after-school program to help kids with homework and dinner. Programs include: Special Friends (like Big-Brother/Sister); Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Program (i.e. gangs); food, clothing and shelter for the needy; Job Options for Youth; substance abuse education & prevention; and evening group counseling. 1111 N. Maple, A2, 48103; 662-3564. <pncfamily@aol.com>

People's Food Co-op is a community owned alternative grocery store stocking nutritious, organic and whole-grain food. Member discounts; non-member shoppers and volunteer workers are always welcome. 216 N. Fourth Ave., A2, 48104; 994-9174.

Performance Network stages new and experimental theatrical works of both local and outside production companies. Always looking for volunteers (will train) to work in all facets of theater production. 408 W. Washington, A2, 48103; 663-0696.

People's Progressive Network is a group of left wingers mostly active in grassroot community organizations who meet together to support each other and to engage in campaigns toward obtaining justice for poor people and other unfairly disadvantaged groups. 995-2524

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Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Affairs (LGBTA)

University of Michigan Office of Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Affairs has been providing support and education services to lesbian, gay, and bisexual and transgender scholars, leaders, and citizens for more than 25 years. Our historic legacy as the nation's first professionally staffed university resource center for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students, faculty and staff, coupled with our stellar programs and services has earned us a reputation as leaders and best!
The Office of LGBTA provides a comprehensive range of education, information and advocacy services and works to create and maintain an open, safe and inclusive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students, faculty, and staff, their families and friends, and the campus community at large.
We welcome volunteers and interns of all ages and grade levels (both during office hours and occasional events on weekends. Some project ideas include: newsletter editor, office assistant, support group facilitator, and much more! If you would like more information please call or email us.
The most important person in our office is YOU!! Please visit us often.

U-M Office of Lesbian Gay Bisexual & Transgender Affairs, 3116 Michigan Union, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. Office Hours: Mon./Wed./Fri. 8 am-5 pm, Tue./Thu. 8 am-9 pm. Phone: 763-4186; E-mail: lgbta@umich.edu; Web site: www.umich.edu/~inqueery
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Planned Parenthood works to ensure access to reproductive heath care for all people through health services, education and advocacy believing that every person should be free to make family planning choices so that every child is wanted and loved. 973-0710 x161

Project Grow develops community organic gardens and educates the public on biological concerns and interests. Meetings are the first Wed. of every month, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd., A2 Mail: P.O. Box 8645, A2, 48107; 996-3169.

Public Interest Research Group in Michigan lobbies for environmental and consumer protection laws and conducts independent research. Paid positions available. 122 S. Main, Ste. 307, A2, 48104; 662-6597.

Queer Unity Project (QUP) is a U-M student group working to overcome discrimination against lesbian, gay, and bisexual people through fun, educational, and visible activities. People of all sexual orientations are welcome. 3116 Mich. Union, A2, 48109; 763-4186.

Rackham Student Government is the U-M's graduate student government. RSG is responsible for the appointment of graduate students to various university committees; funding for student organizations which consist of or directly affect graduate students; and assistance in and support for the formation of  new groups or projects widely affecting graduate students. Office; 102H Rackham, A2, 48109; 763-5271. <rsg@umich.edu>

Recycle Ann Arbor provides curbside recycling of newspaper, office paper, cardboard, brown paper bags, glass, cans, some plastic, used oil and oil filters. They also operate a drop-off station at 2950 E. Ellsworth. Hours: Sat. 9 am-5 pm, Mon.-Fri. (April 1-Oct. 31) 10 am-5 pm. A buy-back and reuse center for building materials is at 2420 S. Industrial, M-F 10-5, Sat. 9-5. 971-7400.

Religious Coalition on Latin America works to promote peaceful and just resolutions to the various conflicts in Latin America through education and action. c/o Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice; 663-1870.

Revolution Books is an all-volunteer operated bookstore that distributes literature from around the world reflecting diverse political, philosophical and scientific view-points, and featuring books and periodicals about world revolutionary struggles. 662-5040.

Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center works toward the eradication of sexual violence and dispelling myths about sexual assault, dating, domestic violence, sexual harassment and stalking. SAPAC offers educational and training programs on acquaintance-rape awareness and prevention, dating and domestic violence, and sexual harassment for the U-M community. They also offer crisis intervention services, including phone and in-house counseling, and advocate for improved campus safety. Volunteer opportunities for students. 580 Kennedy Dr., Room L107, A2, 48109; 763-5865 (8 am-5 pm), 936-3333 (24 hr).

SOS Crisis Center and Prospect Place Family Shelter seeks volunteers to assist individuals and families struggling with personal and family stress, hunger, homelessness, suicide and substance abuse. The volunteer roles are Crisis Line Counselors, Food Distribution Aides, Housing Crisis Resource Aides and Child Care Aides. Call to receive a packet or find out more about volunteer opportunities. 114 N. River St., YPS, 48198; 485-8730.

Soundings, A Center for Women offers classes, career and individual counseling, and women's circles (learn and share). 4090 Packard Rd. A2, 48108. For programs call 973-7723.

Student Advocacy Center provides free, non-legal advocacy services for children in regular and special education public schools and their families to resolve school-related problems. New Center Bldg. #212, 1100 N. Main., A2, 48104; 995-0477.

Superior Land Conservancy works to preserve the natural environment in rural Superior Township. 8615 Cherry Hill Rd., YPS, 48198; 482-5957.

Synod Residential Services is a non-profit human service agency which provides support services to persons with special needs. Sites range from intensive behavioral group homes to supported-living apartment programs. 483-9363

Trailblazers of Washtenaw, Inc. is a psychosocial rehabilitation clubhouse for adults recovering from mental illness. Their emphasis is on social skills and work. 218 N. Division, A2, 48104; 665-7665.

Trotskyist League/U.S. is a revolutionary socialist group active in struggles of labor, against racism, for abortion rights, against homophobia, and for international working class solidarity. Study/discussion groups meets weekly on the U-M campus; 913-9550.

Trotter House is a U-M campus center which sponsors multicultural programs and provides office and meeting space for minority organizations. It is available for student and public use for evening programs. 1443 Washtenaw, A2, 48104; 998-7037.

20/20 Vision of S.E. Michigan is the local chapter of a nationwide citizens' movement. Every month the group identifies the most effective 20-minute action members can take to protect the environment and promote peace. Experts prepare a postcard containing all the information members need to write a brief letter or make a telephone call that may help sway a vote. Meets first Sat. every other month, 9:30 am, 310 S. Ashley, A2; Shana, 332-1106.

U-M Lesbian Gay Bisexual Alliance (LGBA) is the coordinating body of LGB organizations. 4117 Mich. Union, A2, 48109-1349; 763-4186.

United Nations Association of the USA Huron Valley Chapter is a local chapter of the national organization which represents 185 countries that have come together to work on world problems from nuclear weapons to polio vaccinations for babies. P.O. Box 3409, A2, 48106; 475-2060, 663-4901. 

Veterans For Peace works to educate the public about the costs of war. It also works to end the arms race, to restrain government intervention in other nations' affairs and to end war as an instrument of foreign policy. P.O. Box 3881, Portland, ME 04104; 487-9058 (local phone.)

War Tax Dissidents supports conscientious resistance to military taxation and advocates for a "Peace Tax Fund" bill which would allow taxpayers to redirect their taxes to peace-enhancing projects. 663-2655, 662-1373.

Washtenaw County Assault Crisis Center provides crisis intervention services for rape survivors, including individual and group counseling, court accompaniment and police accompaniment. 1866 Packard, YPS, 48197; 483-RAPE (24-hour crisis line), 483-7942 (business). 

Washtenaw County CURE is an organization which supports prisoners and their families. 1595 Kirtland, A2, 48103; 994-6512.

Washtenaw Literacy believes that all people should have the opportunity to enhance their lives through improved communication skills. To achieve this goal, adults are provided with free, one-on-one volunteer tutors who are trained and supported by the organization. 482-0565

Washtenaw Rainbow Action Project (WRAP) promotes the acceptance and visibility of gay/lesbian/bisexual persons in Washtenaw through education and non-violent action. Offers the only hate crime reporting hot-line; 995-9867; P.O. Box 7951, A2, 48107; 995-9867. <wrap@m-net.arbornet.org.>

WCBN-FM is the U-M student-run radio station providing alternative news, entertainment and public affairs programming for the Ann Arbor area. 530 Student Activities Bldg., A2, 48109-1316; 763-3535; (fax) 647-3885; <wcbn@umich.edu>

Welfare Rights Union works in research, advocacy and action, and works with the administrative law judges in support of clients in individual cases. WRU coordinates the annual State of the People address in Lansing. Meets monthly and has a weekly (Friday) chicken dinner for fundraising, education and sociability. 973-3031.

WILPF, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom

 

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