Who We Are
The PRC is a membership organization and community clearinghouse of information on peace and social justice issues and activities. Through our active programs and by promoting networking among peace-related organizations, offering nonviolent alternatives to conflict resolution and carrying on a program of peace education, we provide an ongoing presence throughout San Diego County.
Founded in 1980 by six local organizations committed to peace, the Peace Resource Center now has over 40 member organizations (listed here) and hundreds of individual and family members.
We are guided by the principles of nonviolence, tolerance, compassion and respect for diversity. Membership is open to all individuals and organizations concerned about peace with justice and the need to live by these principles.
Mariah Gayler, Director
Carol Jahnkow, Director Emerita - Special Projects Consultant
Current Board of Directors:
President, Allen McAfee
Vice President, Antonia Davis
Secretary, Bob Davis
Treasurer, Dick Ruppert
Betsy Bekken
Hal Brody
Douglas Anthony
Gordon Jacobsen
What We Believe
Our Mission
The Peace Resource Center was established to provide a clearinghouse of peace and social justice resources, issues and activities; to promote networking among peace-related organizations; to offer nonviolent alternatives in conflict resolution; and to carry on an expanding program of peace education in San Diego County.
The Center provides an ongoing presence throughout San Diego County to counter and alter violent approaches to problem solving--interpersonally, nationally and internationally and works to point out the links among issues of peace, social justice and a safe, sustainable environment.
Our Values
Think Globally, Act Locally! Peace is more than the absence of war between nations. Violence, injustice and environmental degradation are plagues that undermine the quality of life of the world's inhabitants every day and threaten humankind and the planet with ultimate extinction
Working for peace is a way of life that recognizes the value and sanctity of all life and actively seeks ways for us to live in balance and harmony with each other and the planet. Working together to create real peace for all is the most important goal for humanity.
What We Do
The Peace Resource Center works for peace by
- promoting ideas for constructive nonviolent actions and solutions
- educating the public on peace and social justice issues
- promoting dialogue and understanding of the causes of violence and militarism
- facilitating communication among peace-related groups
- functioning as a central clearinghouse for information issues and activities
- consulting on peace education and nonviolent conflict resolution.
- presenting programs and providing speakers, trainers and workshops
To read about our programs over the years, download our annual reports here.
To get involved, contact us or just come visit us!
Member Organizations
The Alternatives to Violence Project
4854 Del Mar Ave., San Diego, CA 92107
619-222-3825 hbrody@sbcglobal.net
San Diego Baha'is Assembly
6545 Alcala Knolls Dr. , San Diego , CA 92111
858-268-3999 info@sandiegobahai.org
The Big Kitchen
3003 Grape St., San Diego, CA
619-234-5789
http://www.bigkitchencafe.com/
Ch. of the Brethren Peacemaker's Committee
3850 Westgate Pl., San Diego, CA 92105
619-262-1988
Christ the King Ch.
29 N. 32nd St., San Diego, CA 92102
619-231-8906 info@ctksd.org
COMD
PO Box 15195, San Diego, CA 92175-5195
760-753-7518 comd@comdsd.org
La Mesa/Foothills Democratic Club
PO Box 433, La Mesa, CA 91944-0433
619-460-5758
www.sddemocrats.org/la_mesa_foothills.htm
Diocese of San Diego Office for Social Ministry
P.O. Box 85728, San Diego, CA 92186-5728
858-490-8323
http://www.diocese-sdiego.org/SOCIAL.HTM
San Diego Catholic Worker
P.O. Box 127244, San Diego, CA 92112-7244
San Diego Earth Works ATTN: Carolyn Chase
PO Box 9827, San Diego, CA 92169-0827
858-272-7370 info@earthdayweb.org
S.D. Economic Conversion Counsel
4452 Park Blvd. Suite 209, San Diego, CA 92116
619-255-6111 sdecc@igc.org
La Mesa First UMC Peace Committee
4690 Palm Ave., La Mesa, CA 91941-5595
619-466-4163
San Diego First UMC Church & Society Committee
2111 Camino del Rio S., San Diego, CA 92108
619-297-4366 mail@fumcsd.org
Religious Society of Friends S. D. Monthly Meeting
3850 Westgate Place, San Diego, CA 92105
619-687-5474
Religious Society of Friends La Jolla Monthly Meeting
7380 Eads Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037
858-456-1020
Global Energy Network GENI, Peter Meisen
PO Box 81565, San Diego, CA 92138
619-595-0139 info@geni.org
The Green Store
4827A Voltaire St. , San Diego , CA 92107-2107
619-225-1083
Environmental Health Coalition
401 Mile of Cars Way , National City , CA 91950-6608
619-474-0220 ehc@environmentalhealth.org
1551 Malibu Point Court
Chula Vista, CA 91911-6116
Ph: (619) 421-5046
Fx: (619) 216-1434
EMail: EdenSteele@InteractionsForPeace.org
Interfaith Task Force on C.A.
2850 Skyline Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945-3046
619-687-7875
Ecological Life Systems Inst. c/o Jim Bell
4862 Voltaire St., San Diego, CA 92107-2108
619-758-9020
Nonviolent Peaceforce San Diego
2214 Erie Street, San Diego CA 92110-3301
(619) 276-5232
Nancy Loevinger Women's Ctr./UCSD
9500 Gilman Dr. #0096, La Jolla, CA 92093-0096
Peacemaking & Social Concerns Mission Team Presbytery of SD
3707 Udall St., San Diego, CA 92107-2413
619-224-2490 presbyterysd.org
San Diego Peace Corps Assoc.
P.O. Box 26565, San Diego, CA 92196-6565
619-491-1801
Pilgrim United Church of Christ
2020 Chestnut Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008
760-729-6311
Planned Parenthood
1075 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108
Faith Presbyterian Church
5075 Campanile Dr., San Diego, CA 92115-2334
619-582-8480
www.faithpresbyterianchurch.org
La Jolla Presbyterian Church Peacemakers
7715 Draper, La Jolla, CA 92037
858-454-0713 church@ljpres.orgchurch@ljpres.org
Pacific Beach Presbyterian Church Peacemaking Committee
1675 Garnet Ave., San Diego, CA 92109
858-273-9312 church@pbpres.org
Pt. Loma Comm. Presbyterian Church Attn: Karen Anderson
2128 Chatsworth Blvd., San Diego, CA 92107
619-223-1633 office@pointlomachurch.org
Westminster Presbyterian Church
3598 Talbot St., San Diego, CA 92106
619-233-3193 westpres@k-online.com
Pacific Church / Religious Science
123 Camino de la Reina, San Diego, CA 92108-3002
619-294-9555
S.D. Mennonite Church
4361 35th St., San Diego, CA 92104
619-281-3240
Democratic Socialists of America
P.O Box 15635 , San Diego , CA 92175
619-287-5535
Normal Heights UMC
4650 Mansfield, San Diego, CA 92116
619-284-9243
Hope United Methodist Ch. Human Concerns Comm.
16550 Bernardo Hts Parkway, San Diego, CA 92128
858-485-5840 hopeumc@abac.com
United Nations Assoc
Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101
619-233-3970 una@unasd.org
First UU Church Social Service Comm.
4190 Front Street, San Diego, CA 92103
619-298-9978 mail@firstuusandiego.org
Palomar UU Fellowship
1600 Buena Vista Dr., Vista, CA 92081-7423
760-941-4319
San Dieguito UU Fellowship Social Justice Ministry
PO Box 201, Solana Beach, CA 92075
858-755-9225
Summit UU Fellowship
6062 Lake Murray Blvd. Suite #110, La Mesa, CA 91942
619-463-4676