AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

January 3, 2026 at 1:31 PM

Petition deadline, aid restrictions for Gaza, monitoring ICE

Resources to inform and support your activism   SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 2026Weekend Reading Sign our petition by Jan. 6: Stop detention and deportations! Photo: Nathaniel Doubleday/AFSCHi Friend,  We hope you and your loved ones are well as we enter the new year. As 2026 begins, we are grateful—to eve…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

January 1, 2026 at 12:32 AM

Time’s almost out! ⏰ Join AFSC’s last match of the year before midnight

Last chance for 2025 gifts! Give by MIDNIGHT to help make a $250,000 match for peace and justice. Dear Friend,    Midnight is approaching, along with your last chance to join AFSC’s final match of 2025. Will you make a gift to support our worldwide work for peace, justice, and dignity? Your gift wil…

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  AFSC · [email protected]

December 31, 2025 at 9:31 PM

PENDING: Your impact doubled for worldwide peace and justice

All gifts received before midnight will be matched up to $250,000   MATCH MY GIFT Final match reminder: Goal:  $250,000 for a more just and peaceful future for allYour matching gift:  PENDING Deadline:   Midnight, Dec. 31, 2025  MATCH MY GIFT Dear Friend, Today is your last chance to make a 2025 ta…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

December 31, 2025 at 2:32 PM

Midnight deadline for matching gift challenge

Your gift is an act of solidarity—and brings hope. MATCH MY GIFT Let’s be the change.  Dear Friend, It only takes one day for everything to change. It happens when a natural disaster strikes, wiping out crops that stood tall the day before. It can happen in the context of war, when a family is at…

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  Kerri Kennedy, AFSC · [email protected]

December 31, 2025 at 12:31 AM

Make a difference in Gaza and communities around the world.

Right now your donation can go twice as far. Please make a gift today! MATCH MY GIFT   Help show the world what love can do! MATCH MY GIFT  Dear Friend,   In this season for giving, I want to share an example of what a generous gift makes possible.  As Associate General Secretary for Internati…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

December 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM

Just added: New matching funds for the last days of 2025!

Don’t leave matching gift money unclaimed! Make a generous donation today. MATCH MY GIFT NEW GOAL:Turn $250K into $500K by 12/31!   Dear Friend, I recently shared that all gifts made by the end of 2025 will be matched up to $200,000. Today, I am pleased to announce an additional $50,000 has been…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

December 29, 2025 at 1:32 PM

An important opportunity for justice

Take your support twice as far until December 31 Friend, I wanted to make sure you saw the important announcement below. This is an opportunity to make your support for worldwide peace go even further during our final match of the year. When you give, your kindness will go twice as far to make a dif…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

December 27, 2025 at 1:31 PM

Immigration victory, Palestinian rights, humanitarian aid in Latin America

Resources to inform and support your activism   SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2025Weekend Reading Immigrant leader Jeanette Vizguerra-Ramirez (center) reunites with her family after nine months in detention. Photo: Jennifer Piper/AFSCHi Friend,  Over the past year, our AFSC community has mobilized for a m…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

December 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Special announcement enclosed!

Through December 31, your gift will be matched up to $200,000 MATCH MY GIFT   DOUBLE your support up to $200,000 DOUBLE your support up to $200,000 MATCH MY GIFT  Dear Friend, As a dedicated AFSC supporter, I wanted to make sure you knew about an incredible opportunity to make a lasting impact be…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

December 24, 2025 at 11:02 PM

ENDING SOON: $15,000 match to build peace with justice

Help us meet our goal by midnight tonight!Dear Friend,   Thank you for all the ways you take action for peace and justice. Together, we can make a difference in communities in the U.S. and across the world.    Today we have a special opportunity to unlock a $15,000 matching gift—but we need your hel…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

December 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM

ONE DAY ONLY: Help unlock a $15k match by midnight!

Increase your impact and be part of a movement to create a more peaceful world. MATCH MY GIFT MATCH MY GIFT  Dear Friend, Today you have a special opportunity to help unlock $15,000 for AFSC’s worldwide work for peace and justice. This work changes lives and aims to change the world—and you can be…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

December 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Announcing a one-day flash match for $15k in critical funds!

Will you be among the first to make a gift for peace and justice? MATCH MY GIFT   Friend, something special is coming…. …your chance to help unlock a $15,000 matching gift!  This matching gift challenge only lasts until MIDNIGHT tomorrow—but we’re giving you the special opportunity to participate…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

December 20, 2025 at 1:32 PM

Solidarity with immigrants, citizenship for all, food justice

Resources to inform and support your activism   SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2025Weekend Reading Last week, community members in San Diego took part in the annual Posada Sin Fronteras. It was one of the nationwide events that were part of our Stronger With Immigrants Week of Action. Photo: Pedro Rios/AFSC…

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  Amy Gottlieb, AFSC · [email protected]

December 15, 2025 at 2:04 PM

How we’ll make change together in 2026

With your support, we can help people in so many ways. DONATE NOW   Let’s make a difference together DONATE NOW  Dear Friend,   We've faced some big challenges this year—in the U.S. and as a global community working for peace and justice. But history has shown that when we come together, we can m…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

December 13, 2025 at 1:32 PM

Rebuilding in Gaza, Know Your Rights, illegal attacks at sea

Resources to inform and support your activism   SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025Weekend Reading AFSC’s team in Gaza helped construct a new gathering hall for community members in Khan Younis. Watch the video.Hi Friend,  After facing two years of genocide, Palestinians in Gaza are working to rebuild amid …

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  Amy Gottlieb, AFSC · [email protected]

December 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM

Raids. Deportations. Family separation. Enough.

This week, people are taking action to say our communities are stronger with immigrants. Sign our petition today. Sign our petition: Immigrants make our communities stronger. Dear Friend, Today marks the start of our Stronger With Immigrants Week of Action—and we need you with us.  People are gathe…

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  Jason P. Drucker, AFSC · [email protected]

December 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM

Support AFSC and reduce your taxes

What to know about donor advised funds, stock, and IRA gifts. EXPLORE GIVING OPTIONS   Saving on taxes while supporting a more peaceful world Dear Friend,   Every year, kind people like you support ongoing work for peace and justice. Whether you donate, sign petitions, or attend events, you give u…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

December 6, 2025 at 1:32 PM

Stopping ICE raids, Palestinian solidarity, ways to take action

Resources to inform and support your activism   SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025Weekend Reading In San Diego, volunteers patrol their neighborhoods to protect community members from ICE and Border Patrol. Watch the video. Hi Friend,  As the Trump administration expands detention and deportation, people a…

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  Kerri Kennedy, AFSC · [email protected]

December 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM

Thank you for all you do to create a just and peaceful future.

Your support makes a big difference!  We are so grateful for your supportDear Friend,   Thank you for being part of AFSC’s global community of supporters. Whether you’ve made a generous donation, joined in advocacy efforts, or showed your support in other ways, we deeply appreciate your partnership …

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

December 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM

Don’t miss out! Give today to support work for peace and justice.

Ending tomorrow: AFSC's Giving Tuesday Match Every gift helps build peace and create changeDear Friend, Every year, I am amazed by the spirit of generosity that moves so many people to make a difference on Giving Tuesday. If you missed it yesterday, don’t worry! You can still support our work for…

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  AFSC · [email protected]

December 3, 2025 at 12:31 AM

PENDING: Your Giving Tuesday match

Your generosity helps meet the urgent needs of displaced people in Gaza and advocates for just migration in the U.S.    Your Giving Tuesday offer: Goal:   ✔ Meet urgent needs in Gaza✔ Support immigrants and deportees ✔ Advocate for a more just, peaceful world where all people can thrive Your matchi…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

December 2, 2025 at 2:04 PM

This Giving Tuesday: Support immigrants, displaced people, and communities around the world.

Don’t miss this opportunity to double your donation for humanitarian relief and more.     Donate today to turn your values into action   Dear Friend, Happy Giving Tuesday! For a limited time, your donation will be matched 100%, up to $50,000. Don't miss this chance for your donation to go twice as …

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

December 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM

Coming tomorrow: Giving Tuesday!

Donate to support immigrants, Palestinians in Gaza, and others facing oppression. Your gift will be matched up to $50,000. Tomorrow: Double your impact for justice and peace!  Dear Friend,  It’s that time of year again, and I’m sure your inbox is full of Giving Tuesday messages. I appreciate you …

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

November 29, 2025 at 1:32 PM

Immigrant solidarity, food justice, U.S. military strikes

Resources to inform and support your activism   SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2025Weekend Reading Hi Friend,  This week, as many of us gather with loved ones, we want to express our gratitude to you. Thank you for being a part of the AFSC community. In a year of immense challenges, you’ve shown up with cou…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

November 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM

A special thank you for your support this year

Watch this video of the peace and justice work you made possible. What you made possible in 2025 WATCH NOW Dear Friend,  As we approach the busy end of the year, I didn’t want to miss the chance to say thank you for what you have made possible in 2025. I’m grateful for your partnership with AFSC—an…

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  Mike Merryman-Lotze, AFSC · [email protected]

November 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM

Urgent: Stop illegal military strikes in the Caribbean and Pacific

The U.S. has murdered 80+ people at sea. Congress must act now. Tell Congress: Stop U.S. military strikes in the Caribbean and Pacific!  Dear Friend,  The United States is murdering people at sea. Since September, at least 83 people have been killed in military strikes on boats in the Caribbean a…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

November 22, 2025 at 1:32 PM

Representation for immigrants, climate justice, safer public transit

Resources to inform and support your activism   SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2025Weekend Reading Alexandra Gonçalves Peña, New Jersey legal director, describes what it's like representing immigrants in detention under the Trump administration. Nathaniel Doubleday/AFSCHi Friend,  For decades, AFSC has pro…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

November 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM

DEADLINE TONIGHT: Join the Compassion in Action Matching Gift Challenge

Our largest match of the year ends tonight! DONATE NOW DEADLINE TONIGHTDear Friend, Today is the day! AFSC’s Compassion in Action Matching Gift Challenge ends tonight! Don’t miss this opportunity to join our largest match of the year. When you join the challenge, your gift will be matched up to $5…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

November 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM

Deadline approaching: Compassion in Action Matching Challenge

Don’t miss out on our largest match of the year! DONATE NOW   Join our largest match of the year! DONATE NOW Dear Friend,  Have you heard about AFSC’s largest match of the year? The Compassion in Action Matching Challenge ends on Thursday! If you give before the deadline, your gift will be match…

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  AFSC · [email protected]

November 15, 2025 at 2:44 PM

Turn your compassion into action today!

Give today for peace and justice and have twice the impact. Dear Friend, the world needs people like you more than ever. People who value peace and are deeply troubled by injustice. People whose compassion is fueled by their belief in the inherent value of all people. Today, you can turn that compas…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

November 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM

Farmers in Gaza, war in Sudan, immigrant detention

Resources to inform and support your activism   SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025Weekend Reading AFSC staff meet with a farmer in Gaza, where we are providing agricultural support to help farmers rebuild. Photo: Amjad Al FayoumiHi Friend,  After two years of genocide, farmers in Gaza are working to rebuil…

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  AFSC · [email protected]

November 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Pending: Your matched gift

Don’t miss out! Join the Compassion in Action matching gift challenge!   MATCH MY GIFT Don’t miss our largest match of the year! Your matching gift:  PENDING Our goal:  Turn $500,000 into $1,000,000 Deadline: November 20  MATCH MY GIFT Friend,  Thank you for being a part of our AFSC community. With…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

November 8, 2025 at 1:32 PM

Immigrant rights protests, climate justice, healing from war

Resources to inform and support your activism   SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2025Weekend ReadingLearn more about our Stronger With Immigrants Week of Action. Photo: Gabriela Flora/AFSC Hi Friend,  Our communities are stronger with immigrants. But right now, the Trump administration is detaining and deporti…

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  Amy Gottlieb, AFSC · [email protected]

November 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Sign the petition: Immigrants make our communities stronger

Speak out against immigrant detention and deportation—add your name today. Stronger With Immigrants Dear Friend,  Just a few weeks ago, AFSC joined more than 7 million people across the United States in mobilizing for the No Kings protests. We sent a clear message: The constitutional and human rig…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

November 1, 2025 at 12:31 PM

Military strikes in the Caribbean, immigrant rights, racial justice

Resources to inform and support your activism   SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2025Weekend Reading Tell Congress to stop illegal military strikes in the Caribbean and Pacific.  Photo: Carl Roose/AFSC Hi Friend,  Over the past several weeks, the U.S. has bombed multiple boats in the Caribbean and the Pacific…

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  Kerri Kennedy, AFSC · [email protected]

October 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Update: AFSC’s emergency response in Gaza

We are so thankful for your support! Update: AFSC's emergency response in GazaDear Friend,   Thank you for being a part of AFSC’s global community and for all you do to make the world a better place. We are so encouraged by your support. And we find hope in your steadfast commitment to love, peace, …

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

October 25, 2025 at 12:31 PM

Immigrant students, government shutdown, new Palestine exhibit

Resources to inform and support your activism   SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2025Weekend ReadingAFSC staff have provided Know Your Rights trainings to students, families, school staff, and other community members and groups in Red Bank, New Jersey. Photo: AFSC New Jersey Immigrant Rights ProgramHi Friend, …

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  Amy Gottlieb, AFSC · [email protected]

October 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Stop Deportation

With your support, AFSC is making real change. Compassion in ActionDear Friend, As a Quaker organization, AFSC believes in the inherent worth and light of every person. People come to the U.S. seeking safety, dignity, and a better life. Our communities are stronger with immigrants.     Thank you f…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

October 18, 2025 at 12:31 PM

Protecting immigrant families, our 100th Action Hour for Palestine, climate justice

Resources to inform and support your activism   SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025Weekend Reading AFSC staff members Danielle Cosmes and Adriana Jasso at a weekly demonstration for immigrant rights in downtown San Diego, California. Photo: Nathaniel Doubleday/AFSC  Hi Friend,  Right now, it can feel overwh…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

October 11, 2025 at 12:31 PM

Gaza ceasefire, No Kings protest, U.S. attacks in the Caribbean

Resources to inform and support your activism   SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025Weekend Reading Children in Gaza at an educational learning space supported by AFSC. Photo: Amjad Al Fayoumi Hi Friend,  After two years of genocide, a ceasefire agreement has been reached in Gaza. AFSC welcomes this critical …

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

October 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM

Join our largest match of the year!

Your gift will be 100% matched up to $500,000 if you join the challenge before Nov. 20. MAKE 2X THE DIFFERENCE   Turn your compassion into action today!  MAKE 2X THE DIFFERENCE   At AFSC, we believe that there is a divine light in every person and that everyone is worthy of compassion. This belie…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

October 4, 2025 at 12:32 PM

Mutual aid networks, budget shutdown, immigrant detention

Resources to inform and support your activism   SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025Weekend ReadingEvery week, AFSC staff and volunteers gather outside the ICE facility in Miramar, Florida. They offer mutual aid, moral support, and resources to people with immigration cases. Photo: Adam Barkan  Hi Friend,  Eve…

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  Kerri Kennedy, AFSC · [email protected]

September 30, 2025 at 12:47 PM

Final day of our monthly donor drive

Help us reach our goal! Join our special community as a Partner for Peace monthly donor, sustaining worldwide work for peace. Today is the final day of our monthly donor drive. Help us reach our goal of 150 new monthly gifts for peace and justice. Your commitment brings critical support to communit…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

September 27, 2025 at 12:31 PM

Fleeing Gaza City, housing justice, racial profiling

Resources to inform and support your activism   SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025Weekend ReadingPalestinians flee south after being forced to leave Gaza City. Photo: Amjad Al FayoumiHi Friend,  This week, we want to share something deeply personal from our colleague Serena in Gaza. Last week, Israel laun…

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  AFSC · [email protected]

September 25, 2025 at 2:46 PM

There’s still time to get your free tote bag

Become one of 150 new monthly donors by Sept 30 and get a free gift from AFSC. If you missed the message below, there’s still time to get your free AFSC tote bag. Will you join us as one of 150 new monthly donors by September 30? When you do, you’ll receive a free gift and help us provide critical r…

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  AFSC · [email protected]

September 23, 2025 at 12:48 PM

Pending: Your monthly gift

Become one of 150 new monthly donors by Sept 30 to help fund our critical work.   GIVE MONTHLY Join Us as a Partner for Peace Your response:   PENDINGGoal:   150 new monthly gifts!Deadline:  September 30  GIVE MONTHLY When you join AFSC as a Partner for Peace, you’re helping to build an immigrati…

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  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]

September 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM

Gaza City takeover, immigrant rights, U.N. genocide findings

Resources to inform and support your activism   SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025Weekend ReadingAFSC's team in Gaza served a hot meal to children last month. Photo: Amjad Al Fayomi Hi Friend, Earlier this week, Israel launched a full military takeover of Gaza City. AFSC’s staff in Gaza were among those f…

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  Kerri Kennedy, AFSC · [email protected]

September 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM

Update: AFSC’s emergency response in Gaza

The hot meals our team provides are a lifeline for communities experiencing famine. Update: Emergency response in GazaDear Friend,  Since my last update on AFSC’s emergency response, famine was officially declared in Gaza. Violence in the West Bank, including Jerusalem, has drastically worsened. An…

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  Amy Gottlieb, AFSC · [email protected]

September 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Stronger With Immigrants

Together we are creating lasting change. Stronger With Immigrants  Dear Friend, Building a better world goes beyond the present moment. In our work for immigrant justice, AFSC not only responds to emergencies but strives to create lasting change in our communities.    Earlier this summer, I shared…

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  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]

September 16, 2025 at 12:46 PM

Get your free tote bag today

Join AFSC as a monthly donor! Not only will you join a community of generous donors for peace, but you’ll receive a free AFSC tote bag. DONATE NOW   Become a Partner for Peace! DONATE NOW  Dear Friend, As an AFSC supporter, you are part of a community working to end violence, inequality, and opp…

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