Dear John,

Thank you to every person who has signed up to become a monthly donor–a Partner for Peace! Your commitment will provide us with the steady financial support we rely on to respond quickly to injustices around the world. We need just a few more people to help us reach our goal of 104 new monthly donors by this Monday, Aug. 31! If you haven’t already, please consider becoming a monthly donor today.

Join the #FreeThemAll days of action from Sept. 9-13: As coronavirus cases and deaths surge in prisons, jails, and detention centers across the U.S., AFSC and partners are demanding the release of people from incarceration—and working to abolish carceral facilities once and for all. Take part in actions and events online and in communities across the U.S., and urge your public officials to take action today. 

Kerri Kennedy, AFSC’s associate general secretary for international programs, brings her–and AFSC’s–experience with election violence to bear on the American election in this op-ed, “I Worked to Stop Election Violence in Africa. Now I am worried for the U.S.” (Newsweek)

Responding to COVID and working for racial justice in New Orleans: As the pandemic highlights race and class disparities in health care, your support has helped AFSC’s Peace by Piece Program work with community members to improve fresh food access and create safer, healthier neighborhoods, writes AFSC’s Dee Dee Green. 

Tell Congress: Pass coronavirus relief for all who need it: Millions of immigrants are among many in the U.S. who have been left out of the federal government’s response to this public health crisis. Urge Congress to ensure immigrants receive health care and other benefits in the next relief bill! 

It’s time to boycott Pillsbury: General Mills is producing Pillsbury products in a factory in an illegal Israeli settlement—a violation of international law. Stand up for Palestinian rights and tell General Mills’ CEO you will boycott Pillsbury products until the company stops manufacturing on stolen land! 

Restoring the right to vote for all people: In November, millions of formerly incarcerated will be barred from voting in this election. Learn more about felony disenfranchisement and take action to end it. 

How to make your own masks: Whether you’re a DIY crafter, a quilter, or someone with a little time on your hands, here are some ideas to make some simple masks for yourself and your community. Stay safe, everyone! We care about you.