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  Kerri Kennedy, AFSC · [email protected]
April 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM

Myanmar earthquake response: Donate now

AFSC is responding to aid earthquake survivors in Myanmar, but we need your help. John, we are still seeking donations to help fund our emergency response in Myanmar. Your gift today will help bring food, water, and other critical supplies to earthquake survivors in hard-hit areas in urgent need of …
  Kerri Kennedy, AFSC · [email protected]
April 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM

Myanmar earthquake response: Donate now

AFSC is responding to aid earthquake survivors in Myanmar, but we need your help. Friend, we are still seeking donations to help fund our emergency response in Myanmar. Your gift today will help bring food, water, and other critical supplies to earthquake survivors in hard-hit areas in urgent need o…
  Kerri Kennedy, AFSC · [email protected]
April 2, 2025 at 6:48 PM

Help provide emergency relief to earthquake survivors in Myanmar

Your gift today will help deliver food, water, medical supplies and more to impacted communities. Help earthquake survivors in Myanmar DONATE NOW Dear John,    On March 28, a devastating earthquake struck central Myanmar. Thousands died and many more were injured or displaced as buildings collapsed…
  Kerri Kennedy, AFSC · [email protected]
April 2, 2025 at 6:48 PM

Help provide emergency relief to earthquake survivors in Myanmar

Your gift today will help deliver food, water, medical supplies and more to impacted communities. Help earthquake survivors in Myanmar DONATE NOW Dear Friend,    On March 28, a devastating earthquake struck central Myanmar. Thousands died and many more were injured or displaced as buildings collaps…
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
March 31, 2025 at 12:47 PM

Deadline: Midnight tonight 

Join us as one of 109 new Partner for Peace monthly donors and growing!   GIVE MONTHLY  DEADLINE TONIGHT Dear John,  Our monthly donor drive ends at midnight tonight! We are looking for at least 109 new Partners for Peace to support worldwide work for peace, justice, and human dignity. Will you s…
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
March 31, 2025 at 12:47 PM

Deadline: Midnight tonight 

Join us as one of 109 new Partner for Peace monthly donors and growing!   GIVE MONTHLY  DEADLINE TONIGHT Dear Friend,  Our monthly donor drive ends at midnight tonight! We are looking for at least 109 new Partners for Peace to support worldwide work for peace, justice, and human dignity. Will you…
  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]
March 29, 2025 at 12:32 PM

Immigrant justice, federal budget priorities, sentencing reform

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025 Weekend Reading Luna Baez-Vizguerra speaks out at a vigil for her mother, Jeanette Vizguerra, an immigrant leader who has been held in ICE detention since March 17. Photo: Oscar Juarez Hi Friend,  All immigrants—whether recently…
  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]
March 29, 2025 at 12:32 PM

Immigrant justice, federal budget priorities, sentencing reform

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025 Weekend Reading Luna Baez-Vizguerra speaks out at a vigil for her mother, Jeanette Vizguerra, an immigrant leader who has been held in ICE detention since March 17. Photo: Oscar Juarez Hi John,  All immigrants—whether recently a…
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
March 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM

Become a Partner for Peace today

Help sustain our critical work for immigrant rights and more. GIVE MONTHLY   We're in this together GIVE MONTHLY  Dear John,   At AFSC, we oppose violence in all its forms and work to protect the dignity of all people. As immigration detention and deportations are on the rise across the U.S., we’re…
  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]
March 22, 2025 at 12:31 PM

Apartheid-Free communities, immigrant advocacy, Vietnam anniversary

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025 Weekend Reading More than 500 congregations, organizations, businesses, and other groups are now part of the Apartheid-Free Communities network. Photo: AFSC Hi John,  Guided by our Quaker values of peace and equality for all, AF…
  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]
March 22, 2025 at 12:31 PM

Apartheid-Free communities, immigrant advocacy, Vietnam anniversary

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025 Weekend Reading More than 500 congregations, organizations, businesses, and other groups are now part of the Apartheid-Free Communities network. Photo: AFSC Hi Friend,  Guided by our Quaker values of peace and equality for all, …
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
March 20, 2025 at 12:44 PM

Will you join us today?

Will you join an incredible community of like-minded monthly donors by March 31? GIVE MONTHLY   Join us today! GIVE MONTHLY    Dear John,  At AFSC, we believe peace is possible.   We believe that immigrants deserve dignity and respect.    We believe that when we come together, we have the power to …
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
March 20, 2025 at 12:44 PM

Will you join us today?

Will you join an incredible community of like-minded monthly donors by March 31? GIVE MONTHLY   Join us today! GIVE MONTHLY    Dear Friend,  At AFSC, we believe peace is possible.   We believe that immigrants deserve dignity and respect.    We believe that when we come together, we have the power t…
  Mike Merryman-Lotze, AFSC · [email protected]
March 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM

Tell Congress: Stop sending weapons to Israel!

As Israel resumes bombing across Gaza, we need you to join us in speaking out today. TAKE ACTION Stop weapons sales to Israel!Dear John,  Yesterday, Israel resumed extensive airstrikes across Gaza, shattering the ceasefire agreement during the holy month of Ramadan. Over 400 Palestinians have alre…
  Mike Merryman-Lotze, AFSC · [email protected]
March 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM

Tell Congress: Stop sending weapons to Israel!

As Israel resumes bombing across Gaza, we need you to join us in speaking out today. TAKE ACTION Stop weapons sales to Israel!Dear Friend,  Yesterday, Israel resumed extensive airstrikes across Gaza, shattering the ceasefire agreement during the holy month of Ramadan. Over 400 Palestinians have al…
  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]
March 15, 2025 at 12:34 PM

Family detention, Mahmoud Khalil, young peacebuilders

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025 Weekend Reading AFSC’s Pan Valley Institute recently hosted a community forum in Madera, California. Attendees discussed Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the area and how local officials could protect community m…
  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]
March 15, 2025 at 12:34 PM

Family detention, Mahmoud Khalil, young peacebuilders

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025 Weekend Reading AFSC’s Pan Valley Institute recently hosted a community forum in Madera, California. Attendees discussed Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the area and how local officials could protect community m…
  Amy Gottlieb, AFSC · [email protected]
March 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Take action to stop deportations now!

The Trump administration has started detaining families with children. Your voice is needed now. TAKE ACTION Stop deportations now!Dear John,  All people—regardless of where they were born—deserve a chance to thrive, free from fear of separation from their homes and loved ones. But since taking of…
  Amy Gottlieb, AFSC · [email protected]
March 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Take action to stop deportations now!

The Trump administration has started detaining families with children. Your voice is needed now. TAKE ACTION Stop deportations now!Dear Friend,  All people—regardless of where they were born—deserve a chance to thrive, free from fear of separation from their homes and loved ones. But since taking …
  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]
March 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM

Foreign aid, immigration detention, Gaza

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2025 Weekend ReadingAFSC’s team in Gaza distributed winter clothing to displaced Palestinians in south Gaza earlier this winter. Photo: AFSC/Gaza Hi Friend,  As a Quaker organization that opposes all forms of violence, we are led to s…
  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]
March 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM

Foreign aid, immigration detention, Gaza

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2025 Weekend ReadingAFSC’s team in Gaza distributed winter clothing to displaced Palestinians in south Gaza earlier this winter. Photo: AFSC/Gaza Hi John,  As a Quaker organization that opposes all forms of violence, we are led to spe…
  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]
March 1, 2025 at 1:34 PM

Responding to immigration raids, military spending

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2025 Weekend Reading Pablo, an immigrant rights leader with AFSC’s Not1More Deportation project in Colorado, speaks at our “Love Knows No Borders, No Walls” vigil outside the for-profit GEO detention center. He is advocating for his w…
  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]
March 1, 2025 at 1:34 PM

Responding to immigration raids, military spending

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2025 Weekend Reading Pablo, an immigrant rights leader with AFSC’s Not1More Deportation project in Colorado, speaks at our “Love Knows No Borders, No Walls” vigil outside the for-profit GEO detention center. He is advocating for his w…
  Amy Gottlieb, AFSC · [email protected]
February 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM

Tell Congress: Support citizenship for all immigrants

We don't need ICE in our neighborhoods. We need to recognize immigrants as vital members of our community. TAKE ACTION Send a message today!Dear John,  Last week, the Trump administration canceled a program called Temporary Protected Status for people from Haiti. For the past 15 years, the program …
  Amy Gottlieb, AFSC · [email protected]
February 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM

Tell Congress: Support citizenship for all immigrants

We don't need ICE in our neighborhoods. We need to recognize immigrants as vital members of our community. TAKE ACTION Send a message today!Dear Friend,  Last week, the Trump administration canceled a program called Temporary Protected Status for people from Haiti. For the past 15 years, the progra…
  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]
February 22, 2025 at 1:32 PM

Immigrant rights victory, Pentagon spending, Gaza relief

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025 Weekend Reading The Gaza neighborhood of one of AFSC’s staff members. Our staff are among the many Palestinians who have returned to what is left of their homes and communities. Photo: AFSC/Gaza  Hi Friend,  Thank you to ever…
  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]
February 22, 2025 at 1:32 PM

Immigrant rights victory, Pentagon spending, Gaza relief

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025 Weekend Reading The Gaza neighborhood of one of AFSC’s staff members. Our staff are among the many Palestinians who have returned to what is left of their homes and communities. Photo: AFSC/Gaza  Hi John,  Thank you to everyo…
  Kerri Kennedy, AFSC · [email protected]
February 21, 2025 at 7:31 PM

Update: AFSC’s emergency response in Gaza

Our team is meeting urgent needs with support from the AFSC community. Your generosity makes all the difference! Update: Emergency response in GazaDear John,  I want to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who has donated to support our humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza. Every delivery—from fo…
  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]
February 15, 2025 at 1:32 PM

Mutual aid, migrant farmworkers, third Tuesdays

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2025 Weekend ReadingAFSC staff send virtual Valentine’s Day cards to colleagues in Palestine. Photo: Don Davis/AFSC  Hi John,  Thank you to everyone who contributed to AFSC’s 2025 supporter drive! Your generosity now and throughou…
  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]
February 15, 2025 at 1:32 PM

Mutual aid, migrant farmworkers, third Tuesdays

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2025 Weekend ReadingAFSC staff send virtual Valentine’s Day cards to colleagues in Palestine. Photo: Don Davis/AFSC  Hi Friend,  Thank you to everyone who contributed to AFSC’s 2025 supporter drive! Your generosity now and through…
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
February 14, 2025 at 10:29 PM

Help us end our supporter drive strong! Join now.

Donate by midnight to help us meet and exceed our goal of 500 people giving for peace, justice, and human dignity in 2025. We are in the final hours of our 2025 supporter drive! Since this morning, we’ve heard from more supporters donating to help build a more just and peaceful world. Will you join …
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
February 14, 2025 at 1:39 PM

Feb 14 deadline: Last chance to join our supporter drive

As a monthly donor, you help us provide basic needs to those in need, and you help fund peace with justice worldwide. GIVE MONTHLY LAST CHANCE   Goal: 500 supporters   Dear John, Today is the last day of our annual supporter drive. We’ve heard from so many generous people like you so far, but we …
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
February 14, 2025 at 1:39 PM

Feb 14 deadline: Last chance to join our supporter drive

As a monthly donor, you help us provide basic needs to those in need, and you help fund peace with justice worldwide. GIVE MONTHLY LAST CHANCE   Goal: 500 supporters   Dear Friend, Today is the last day of our annual supporter drive. We’ve heard from so many generous people like you so far, but w…
  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]
February 8, 2025 at 1:32 PM

U.S. foreign aid, climate change policies, Gaza

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2025 Weekend ReadingLast month, AFSC hosted its third annual Leading for Justice conference in West Virginia. The conference helps people impacted by the criminal legal system build skills to organize and advocate for policy change…
  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]
February 8, 2025 at 1:32 PM

U.S. foreign aid, climate change policies, Gaza

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2025 Weekend ReadingLast month, AFSC hosted its third annual Leading for Justice conference in West Virginia. The conference helps people impacted by the criminal legal system build skills to organize and advocate for policy change…
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
February 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM

Reminder: Your annual support

Your generosity brings critical support to communities facing violence, inequality, and oppression.Dear John,  Did you see our last message? At this critical time, we need your support to help people in the U.S. and around the world facing violence, inequality, and oppression. Your financial support…
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
February 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM

Reminder: Your annual support

Your generosity brings critical support to communities facing violence, inequality, and oppression.Dear Friend,  Did you see our last message? At this critical time, we need your support to help people in the U.S. and around the world facing violence, inequality, and oppression. Your financial suppo…
  AFSC · [email protected]
February 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Your 2025 support: PENDING

We’re looking for 500 people to support worldwide work for peace and justice with a gift by February 14. DONATE now.  DONATE NOW Make your 2025 gift today! Your matching gift:   PENDINGGoal:   500 people supporting worldwide work for peace and justice!Deadline:  February 14, 2025  DONATE NOW Frie…
  AFSC · [email protected]
February 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Your 2025 support: PENDING

We’re looking for 500 people to support worldwide work for peace and justice with a gift by February 14. DONATE now.  DONATE NOW Make your 2025 gift today! Your matching gift:   PENDINGGoal:   500 people supporting worldwide work for peace and justice!Deadline:  February 14, 2025  DONATE NOW John…
  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]
February 1, 2025 at 1:31 PM

ICE raids, Gaza relief, climate executive orders

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2025 Weekend Reading Download our posters to show solidarity with immigrants today. Hi John,  We all deserve to feel safe from harm, no matter where we are. But this week, the Trump administration ramped up immigration raids nation…
  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]
February 1, 2025 at 1:31 PM

ICE raids, Gaza relief, climate executive orders

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2025 Weekend Reading Download our posters to show solidarity with immigrants today. Hi Friend,  We all deserve to feel safe from harm, no matter where we are. But this week, the Trump administration ramped up immigration raids nati…
  Amy Gottlieb, AFSC · [email protected]
January 31, 2025 at 3:46 PM

No ICE raids in houses of worship—or anywhere

Tell Congress to protect sensitive locations from raids. TAKE ACTION Send a message to Congress Dear John,  This week, five Quaker meetings filed a lawsuit to protect immigrants from ICE arrests in houses of worship. As a Quaker organization grounded in the recognition that all people have the divin…
  Amy Gottlieb, AFSC · [email protected]
January 31, 2025 at 3:46 PM

No ICE raids in houses of worship—or anywhere

Tell Congress to protect sensitive locations from raids. TAKE ACTION Send a message to Congress Dear Friend,  This week, five Quaker meetings filed a lawsuit to protect immigrants from ICE arrests in houses of worship. As a Quaker organization grounded in the recognition that all people have the div…
  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]
January 25, 2025 at 1:31 PM

Executive orders, immigration updates, housing justice victory

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2025 Weekend Reading At a legislative hearing in New Hampshire, AFSC staff and other immigrant rights advocates spoke out against a bill that would require local police to act as immigration enforcement agents. Photo: AFSC/New Hamp…
  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]
January 25, 2025 at 1:31 PM

Executive orders, immigration updates, housing justice victory

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2025 Weekend Reading At a legislative hearing in New Hampshire, AFSC staff and other immigrant rights advocates spoke out against a bill that would require local police to act as immigration enforcement agents. Photo: AFSC/New Hamp…
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
January 23, 2025 at 1:48 PM

We are ready to respond, but we need your help.

Donate now to help communities impacted by this week’s executive orders.  Support impacted communities DONATE NOW   Dear Friend, This week, President Trump signed a series of harmful executive orders. These orders will further militarize our borders, facilitate the mass detention and deportation of …
  Amy Gottlieb, AFSC · [email protected]
January 21, 2025 at 3:16 PM

Take action to stop deportations now!

Your voice is needed! Urge Congress to act now to protect human rights and keep families and community members together. TAKE ACTION Stop deportations now! Dear John,  As a Quaker organization, AFSC’s work is grounded in the belief that there is a spark of the divine in all people – no matter where …
  Amy Gottlieb, AFSC · [email protected]
January 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM

Take action to stop deportations now!

Your voice is needed! Urge Congress to act now to protect human rights and keep families and community members together. TAKE ACTION Stop deportations now! Dear Friend,  As a Quaker organization, AFSC’s work is grounded in the belief that there is a spark of the divine in all people – no matter wher…
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
January 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM

Nurturing a beloved community

Now is the time to protect, resist, and build. Join us! A more just and peaceful world is possibleDear Friend, Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. It is a day to honor Dr. King’s legacy in pursuit of a more just and peaceful world. It is a day of service. A day to reflect on what it means to be p…
  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]
January 18, 2025 at 1:32 PM

Cease-fire deal, Cop City, solidarity with immigrants

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2025 Weekend Reading AFSC’s team in Gaza distributes winter clothing to displaced Palestinians in south Gaza.Hi Friend,  A deal has finally been reached for a cease-fire in Gaza, which should be formalized on Sunday. While there ar…