Veterans For Peace (VFP) is an international organization made up of military veterans, military family members, and allies. We accept veteran members from all branches of service. We are dedicated to building a culture of peace, exposing the true costs of war, and healing the wounds of war. Our networks are made up of over 140 chapters across the United States and abroad.

Veterans For Peace, Inc. (VFP) is a non-profit 501(c) (3) educational and humanitarian organization dedicated to the abolishment of war.

VFP Jon Castro Chapter 19 was chartered in 2005 by Tom Swann Hernandez of Rancho Mirage, California. The chapter serves members from the Inland Empire of Southern California which includes both Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. There are approximately 40 members. The chapter helped dedicate the California LGBTQ Veterans Memorial in Cathedral City, California in 2019.

The chapter is named in memory of fallen Army soldier Jonathan Castro who was killed in the Iraq War. Jon was a resident of Corona, California. Jon’s mother Vickie Castro has been a strong advocate for world peace. She is a proud member of our chapter.