Dear John,

As a supporter of AFSC, you play a critical role in our work for peace and justice. That's why we're pleased to introduce you to Weekend Reading–AFSC’s weekly digest of news stories, blog posts, and other resources to support your efforts to create social change. We hope you enjoy this and future issues!

Weekend Reading

As fears and concerns grow over the coronavirus, it’s important that we take steps to care for ourselves—and to continue to care for all people in our communities. Make sure to follow and share information and advice that come from reliable sources, like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [link removed]

If you witness racist, xenophobic, or other forms of harassment, don’t ignore it. Use our Do's and Don'ts for Bystander Intervention [link removed] to learn how to respond.

Here are this week’s resources to help you stay informed and support your activism.

Immigration officials vow not to raid hospitals as coronavirus spreads: [link removed] Immigrants should not have to think twice before going to seek medical services, and community members should visit clinics or hospitals if they need to, says AFSC’s Lis-Marie Alvarado. (Miami Herald)

Day of action to protect asylum: [link removed] People fleeing violence or danger in their home countries should be welcomed with compassion—not met with overwhelming obstacles. Join people across the country this Tuesday, March 10, in calling on members of Congress to stand up to the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle asylum.

Our right to housing, health care, and jobs: www.afsc.org/blogs/news-and-commentary/protecting-our-right-to-housing-health-care-education-and-jobs#utm_source=weekendreading030720&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekendreading Given the abundance that exists in this country and the dignity inherent to all humanity, the Poor People’s Campaign reminds us that every person should have these rights—as well as the right to organize for the realization of these rights, says AFSC’s Rick Wilson.

Join our No Way to Treat a Child webinar on March 10: [link removed] AFSC’s Jennifer Bing and colleagues from Defense for Children International-Palestine will discuss efforts to end the detention of Palestinian children and how you can join our efforts. Learn more about the campaign. [link removed]

After nearly two years in sanctuary, a North Carolina mother can return home to her family: [link removed] A court recently withdrew the deportation order for Rosa Ortez Cruz, a mother of four who had been living in sanctuary in a Chapel Hill church, with support from the faith community, including AFSC. (CBS17)

Tell Congress: Support the Iran War Powers Act: [link removed] Last month, the Senate passed a resolution that would block war with Iran. This week, the House of Representatives is expected to take it up for a vote.

10 courageous women in AFSC's history: [link removed] In honor of International Women’s Day, we highlight some of the individuals who have worked to foster peace and social justice throughout the world.

Help us make our goal by March 19!: [link removed] We’re halfway toward our goal of reaching 1,000 donors to support AFSC’s work for social change in the year ahead. Make a gift today to help us meet our goal!

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