Hello,
Thank you all immensely for your support, I have some news:
On October 8th, 2025, Phil Tottenham returned back to the United States and was welcomed at JFK Airport. He returned home with several personal belongings stripped from him and arrived in slippers he received in prison. Despite the city of Toledo not being involved in his release, as far as my knowledge goes, I do believe the city should still honor Phil for contributing to help aid those in need overseas. His heroic behavior should be recognized. Despite a ceasefire being signed in, this battle isn’t over. Palestinians still need your help, both here in the states and overseas. Please take this time to reach out to your representatives and to get involved in your local community for the cause. Toledo has always been a city full of life, diversity, and community. It is our time to demand that it will stay that way.
A comprehensive list of communities and accounts based in Northwest Ohio and the surrounding areas are below, as well as Phil’s own organization, Veterans for Peace. These groups are dedicated to sending relief and raising statewide awareness to the crisis in Gaza. Please support them in this time.
Veterans for Peace
https://www.veteransforpeace.org
AMP Toledo
https://www.instagram.com/amp_toledo?igsh=MTBkeHUwZTN3enpkMQ=
The Mockingjay Movement
https://www.instagram.com/themockingjaymovement?igsh=OW5zM2szcGh0N3V6
Northwest Ohio Peace Coalition
Ohio for Palestine
https://www.instagram.com/ohio4palestine?igsh=dTdydW4wNmJhMGhz
Northwest Ohio DSA
Bowling Green DSA
https://www.instagram.com/bowlinggreendsa?igsh=MTV5N3BtYm1jcGF6MA==
Jewish Voice for Peace Central Ohio
https://www.instagram.com/jvpcentralohio?igsh=MWRicm1hcnk3cjN2bw==
Students for Justice for Peace at the University of Toledo
https://www.instagram.com/utsjp?igsh=bnozdjV6bm9jY3Fr
Toledo Against Oppression
https://www.instagram.com/toledoagainstoppression?igsh=MWVqdnlvNHQwN2s3eA==