Purchase price 40k We have currently raised $12,500 to buy this commercial property next Veterans Green Village. Our intent is to buy it without creating organizational debt. We have been lucky to have support for the landscaping business that has given us access to under their used asset. For the last two years we have worked … Continue reading Equipment Yard Compound
Veteran Program Funding Opportunities
Equipment Yard Compound: 40k - currently $12,500 raised. Shop to store tools, heavy equipment, trailers, and maintain vehicles. Veterans Green Farm: 10k of 60k matching grant. 40ft Shipping Container, hydroponic farming with LED lights running off solar charged batteries. We are raising the remaining funds to build the foundation and decking paint the container with our graphics before delivery by April, … Continue reading Veteran Program Funding Opportunities
Biodiesel 101: Think Small
Springboard Biodiesel, makes automated biodiesel processing equipment which, because they are small and will fit nearly anywhere, will convert used cooking oils into biodiesel fuel for 95 cents per gallon. 95 cents per gallon is the cost of the other inputs and the electricity required to make a clean-burning fuel that emits 90% less CO2 and … Continue reading Biodiesel 101: Think Small
Demolition Recon for Blight Busters
Today I went into an abandoned building in order to gain measurements for an assessment for Motor City Blight Busters. To properly assess the cost of debris and damage removal, accurate floor plans are required. Using a laser measurer and a clipboard, I created field sketches with accurate annotations. This information will be used to … Continue reading Demolition Recon for Blight Busters
Back on board
I first encountered the Veterans Green Bus while going out to the East coast to help clean up after Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Now I'm back with it in Detroit trying to help bring this once great city back from the brink as a member of the Green Veteran Advisory Board. With any luck, we'll be … Continue reading Back on board
Veterans Village Detroit
The Veterans Green Village & Blight Buster Detroit Training Center Mission:Offering veterans community reintegration support for personal growth and professional development in a welcoming environment, with housing, food, transportation, community service opportunities, job training and small sustainable business incubation support. Goal:Partner with community, industry, government and NGOs to support veterans transitioning into civilian life while strengthening their … Continue reading Veterans Village Detroit
Programs
The Feel Good Tour Musical Instrument donations for students after disasters. Family Friends Relief Efforts Providing healthy food for communities and volunteers after disasters.
Donate
There are several ways you can donate to our efforts. One time donations for specific emergency responses. Monthly for program communications and staff training. Annual donations, grants and memorials. The most valuable to us is your time so thank you for taking some to spend with us. Volunteering your time with United Peace Relief can … Continue reading Donate
United Peace Relief 
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