Dear John,

We hope you and your loved ones are well. In these difficult times, we continue to be inspired by how people are stepping up to care for each other. Together our efforts are making a difference for communities around the world.

One example of that is AFSC's Farm to Food Bank project [link removed], which supports local farmers and provides fresh produce to thousands of New Mexico families. Another is in the realm of advocacy. We’re happy to report that the bill unveiled in the House earlier this week contains NO new funds for the Pentagon. Thanks again to the many who joined us in sending a message to Congress [link removed] last month to say COVID-19 relief is for the people, not defense contractors. (Facebook)

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

I'm an immigration attorney ill with COVID-19. But it's my detained clients' lives I fear for the most: [link removed] AFSC’s Joelle Lingat writes about what’s it like advocating for the release of people from detention in New Jersey. (Newsweek)

Delivering personal protective equipment to health workers in Zimbabwe: [link removed] AFSC’s Nthabiseng Nkomo shares how AFSC donors and local Peace Committees are protecting public health in this pandemic.

Millions of immigrants—including people with DACA and TPS—are being left out of coronavirus relief: [link removed] "We all benefit when everyone has access to health care and other benefits,” writes AFSC’s Peniel Ibe. Tell Congress: Protect immigrants in the next COVID-19 relief bill! [link removed]

As U.N. officials speak out, the call grows to free Palestinian children from detention amid the pandemic: [link removed] Our advocacy for Palestinian human rights are more important than ever, writes AFSC’s Jennifer Bing. Here’s what you can do today.

COVID-19 kills immigrant in California detention center: [link removed] Advocates are continuing to call for the release of all people from detention centers in this pandemic to prevent future deaths, says AFSC’s Pedro Rios. (ABC8)

Watch: "Viral Monologues: COVID and Incarceration": [link removed] AFSC’s Michigan Criminal Justice Program partnered with “The 24-Hour Plays,” in which actors created monologues based on experiences shared by currently and formerly incarcerated people, their families, and the advocates supporting them in this pandemic.

Join our Facebook live event on May 21, 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT: [link removed] Tune in for an update from AFSC General Secretary Joyce Ajlouny and AFSC staff on our COVID-19 response.

Charitable gift annuity rates are dropping July!: [link removed] A gift annuity provides steady income that isn’t subject to market ups and downs. Find out more how you can lock in your rate while supporting AFSC’s work.

Be well and take care.

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