Welcoming Communities
Resource List
Welcoming projects from other faith traditions
Unitarian Universalists Association of Congregations’
Welcoming Veterans and Military Families in Our Congregations and Community project.
Brethren Church Peace Witness Welcome Home Project
Resources related to spiritual and emotional needs
The National Center for PTSD in the Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs has extensive resources, including fact sheets on relationships, coping with deployment, working with children, and “The Iraq War Clinician Guide, 2nd Edition” available from the National Center for PTSD at: www.ncptsd.va.gov/war/guide/index.html
“Courage to Care” offers resources developed by the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, including helpful fact sheets on reintegration for couples and providers.
"To Protect and Serve: A Conversation with a Buddhist in the Army National Guard"
Article from Turning Wheel, Winter 2002
Resources related to medical, economic, legal, social and other needs
“Resource Guide: Veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom,” from Veterans for Common Sense. Includes information on employment and finance, health, legal resources, and much more.
Resources related to multiculturalism and diversity
This booklet, originally published in 2000, is a compilation of stories, thoughts, resources, and articles that are meant to be a glimpse into the personal experiences of some Buddhist practitioners of color and their allies. (PDF file)
Unlearning Racism: A Collection of Writings from Erica Sherover Marcuse
Marcuse’s “Liberation Theory” can be understood in parallel with dharma teachings, and provides a helpful framework for thinking about building alliances across differences, including race, gender, class, age. Highly recommended.
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