Dear John,

Our community came together in extraordinary ways in 2020, and as the year draws to a close, we are deeply grateful to you and others like you who support AFSC’s work. Thank you for helping to make a difference for so many people this year!  

If you haven’t yet made a tax-deductible donation, please consider a gift before December 31 to help us start the new year strong.

COVID cases in prisons and immigration jails surpass 250,000: “If incarceration stopped violence, the U.S. would be the safest country in the world. Instead, we have 2.3 million people in cages while our communities lack … an approach to justice that actually addresses the root causes of violence,” says AFSC’s Lewis Webb, Jr. (Truthout)

How Israeli firearms fall into the hands of Mexican drug cartels: A new report published by AFSC documents how Israel has inadvertently helped fuel violence and human rights violations in Mexico through arms sales over years. (Haaretz)   

Tell Congress: Stop federal executions and repeal the death penalty: The Trump administration has executed 10 people this year—more than any other time in the past 70 years. Congress must act now to end the death penalty.

Strengthening West Virginia’s safety net: As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, your generosity—and the help of hundreds of volunteers—has helped get food, water, hygiene items, and other assistance to more than 2,100 people in West Virginia, writes AFSC’s Rick Wilson.   

How the Biden administration can work toward peace in Israel and Palestine: In this letter to the Biden transition team, Christian churches and organizations, including AFSC, call for new approaches to end human rights violations and realize equality between Palestinians and Israelis.  

DIY: How to make cloth masks: Regardless of your skill level, you can use our guide for tips on making simple masks to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community.  
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