Bay Area War Tax Resisters and Friends,

2018 has brought us a $700 billion US military budget, the heightened threat of nuclear war and increasing attacks on immigrants, education, health care, the environment and all but the most privileged in the US. Those of us who stand against these threats to our very survival feel ever greater reasons to resist militarism and war, and to redirect our taxes toward life sustaining work! The National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee's website is an excellent source of information on the methods and consequences of refusing to pay for war.

The People's Life Fund is looking forward to redirecting a record breaking $65,000 in resisted war taxes to local peace and justice organizations this year! We have increased the maximum grant size to $2,500 for 2018, and extended the deadline to March 23rd. Applications can be downloaded here: PLF 2018 Grant Application, or you can use or forward the attached form.
We now have a  People's Life Fund Facebook Page where you can check for updates. Please feel free to share it to let potential applicants know about this year's grant cycle.

As usual, members with resisted war taxes deposited in the People's Life Fund are welcome to take part in the decision making process for grants. Let us know if you'd like to participate by emailing nowartax@riseup.net.

Grassroots projects are especially encouraged to apply. 501(c)3 status is NOT required!
The deadline for PLF Grant Applications is Friday, 3/23/18 at 5 pm.
Please pass the word along to groups that might be interested!

Mark Your Calendars for Tax Day!

People's Life Fund Grants will be awarded at 6 pm on Sunday, April 15th at a public potluck and awards ceremony at the BFUU Fellowship Hall: 1924 Cedar St. Berkeley CA. (Near North Berkeley BART) It is always a joyous and inspiring evening, and you are encouraged to come out!

National War Tax Resistance Gathering: May 4-6, 2018
Los Angeles, California

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Los Angeles!
National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee Gathering — May 4-6, 2018
CPUSA Worker Center, 1251 S. St. Andrews Place, LA 90019

Hosted by members of Southern California War Tax Resistance and Alternative Fund and co-sponsored by Veterans for Peace LA Chapter, LA Catholic Worker, and NWTRCC

Join us the first weekend in May for “Divest from War, Invest in People,” with a mini-conference on Friday evening and Saturday. The program will include discussions and strategizing with activists from various divestment campaigns; introductory war tax resistance workshop and update sessions for current resisters; reports from tax season organizing and individual and group redirections; plus great meals courtesy of Food Not Bombs! and good company. We hope to participate in Cinco de Mayo celebrations on Saturday evening and visit Arlington West on the beach in Santa Monica on Sunday afternoon. The National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee meeting is held on Sunday morning.

Arrival and registration begin 3pm Friday; Dinner 6 pm, Program Friday evening 7 – 9 pm.

Northern California War Tax Resistance/People's Life Fund
http://www.nowartax.org
510-842-6124