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  Beth Hallowell, AFSC · [email protected]
January 8, 2024 at 1:31 PM

Can you help us do better?

Take a brief survey and share your thoughts! TAKE SURVEY Help us keep improving Dear Friend,  As we begin the new year, we want to thank you for being a part of the AFSC community. We are so grateful to have you with us.    So many of you have generously shared feedback in the past. Each time, it he…
  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]
January 6, 2024 at 1:31 PM

Welcoming migrants, Gaza war profiteers, Cop City actions

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 2024 Weekend Reading AFSC’s Adriana Jasso (center) and volunteers prepare a meal for migrants at the border. Photo: Pedro Rios/AFSCDear John,  Happy New Year! Thank you to everyone who made a year-end donation and helped us unlock…
  Tonya Histand, AFSC · [email protected]
January 5, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Events to support your work for social change this January

Join us for webinars that inform and support your activism. AFSC is part of a coalition of organizations that launched a referendum campaign to allow voters to decide the fate of Cop City. Photo: Elliot LissDear Friend,  The Atlanta Police Foundation is trying to use millions of tax dollars and …
  Tonya Histand, AFSC · [email protected]
January 5, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Events to support your work for social change this January

Join us for webinars that inform and support your activism. AFSC is part of a coalition of organizations that launched a referendum campaign to allow voters to decide the fate of Cop City. Photo: Elliot LissDear John,  The Atlanta Police Foundation is trying to use millions of tax dollars and mi…
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
January 4, 2024 at 1:49 PM

Welcoming the New Year together

Let’s keep showing the world what love can do!Thank you!Dear Friend, As a new year begins, I want to thank everyone who made a gift to support our worldwide work and everyone who has joined us in other ways to help build peace with justice. It is good to be part of a global community that cares for …
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
January 4, 2024 at 1:49 PM

Welcoming the New Year together

Let’s keep showing the world what love can do!Thank you!Dear John, As a new year begins, I want to thank everyone who made a gift to support our worldwide work and everyone who has joined us in other ways to help build peace with justice. It is good to be part of a global community that cares for on…
  Mark Graham, AFSC · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 10:33 PM

Make your last gift of 2023 a gift to help build peace.

Matching gift offer ends at midnight.John, I want to thank you, personally, for being part of the AFSC community and for all the ways you have joined us in working for a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world this year.  If you are thinking of making one more tax-deductible gift before 2023 come…
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 2:16 PM

Reminder: MIDNIGHT deadline for $250k match

Make your gift for peace go 2x as far.   MATCH MY GIFT Gifts matched until MIDNIGHT  MATCH MY GIFT Dear Friend,  When you donate to AFSC, you help meet urgent humanitarian needs. You support people working with courage and dedication to stop violence. You fund community initiatives to transform un…
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 2:16 PM

Reminder: MIDNIGHT deadline for $250k match

Make your gift for peace go 2x as far.   MATCH MY GIFT Gifts matched until MIDNIGHT  MATCH MY GIFT Dear John,  When you donate to AFSC, you help meet urgent humanitarian needs. You support people working with courage and dedication to stop violence. You fund community initiatives to transform unju…
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
December 30, 2023 at 2:12 PM

If you love Weekend Reading...

Each week we share stories and action opportunities with you. Today I hope you will take one very important action: Make a gift to support worldwide work for peace and justice in 2024. Dear Friend,Each week, I look forward to receiving Weekend Reading, AFSC’s weekly digest of stories and action opp…
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
December 30, 2023 at 2:12 PM

If you love Weekend Reading...

Each week we share stories and action opportunities with you. Today I hope you will take one very important action: Make a gift to support worldwide work for peace and justice in 2024. Dear John,Each week, I look forward to receiving Weekend Reading, AFSC’s weekly digest of stories and action oppor…
  AFSC · [email protected]
December 29, 2023 at 1:58 PM

Help secure $250,000 with a gift of any size!

Support worldwide work to stop violence, inequality, and oppression. John, please be sure to make your tax-deductible 2023 gift by MIDNIGHT on December 31. When you do, you will also help secure a $250,000 matching gift for peace and justice initiatives in communities worldwide.   MATCH MY GIFT You…
  AFSC · [email protected]
December 28, 2023 at 2:03 PM

Your matching gift: PENDING

Don’t miss the chance to DOUBLE your donation for peace and justice.  MATCH MY GIFT Your year-end giving reminder:Goal:   $250,000 for peace and justice initiatives worldwideYour matching gift:  PENDING Deadline:  Dec. 31, 2023 MATCH MY GIFT Dear John,  Now through December 31, a generous donor is…
  AFSC · [email protected]
December 28, 2023 at 2:02 PM

Your matching gift: PENDING

Don’t miss the chance to DOUBLE your donation for peace and justice.  MATCH MY GIFT Your year-end giving reminder:Goal:   $250,000 for peace and justice initiatives worldwideYour matching gift:  PENDING Deadline:  Dec. 31, 2023 MATCH MY GIFT Dear Friend,  Now through December 31, a generous donor …
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
December 27, 2023 at 1:58 PM

Your gift before Dec. 31 will be matched up to $250,000

Your gift supports communities working to stop violence, inequality, and oppression.Dear John, When I reflect on the courageous action, the commitment to nonviolence, and the tireless organizing happening in communities around the world, it renews my faith and gives me hope. Your year-end gift will …
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
December 27, 2023 at 1:58 PM

Your gift before Dec. 31 will be matched up to $250,000

Your gift supports communities working to stop violence, inequality, and oppression.Dear Friend, When I reflect on the courageous action, the commitment to nonviolence, and the tireless organizing happening in communities around the world, it renews my faith and gives me hope. Your year-end gift wil…
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
December 26, 2023 at 2:03 PM

Announcing our largest match of the year!

Your gift for peace and justice will be 100% matched up to $500,000, now through Nov. 20. MATCH MY GIFT   Your Gift Matched  Dear Friend, The new year is approaching. With it come some new and vitally important opportunities to make a difference together. Will you donate now to put critical resourc…
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
December 26, 2023 at 2:03 PM

Announcing our largest match of the year!

Your gift for peace and justice will be 100% matched up to $500,000, now through Nov. 20. MATCH MY GIFT   Your Gift Matched  Dear John, The new year is approaching. With it come some new and vitally important opportunities to make a difference together. Will you donate now to put critical resources…
  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]
December 23, 2023 at 1:31 PM

Cease-fire for Gaza, relief for Sudan refugees, restorative justice

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2023 Weekend Reading Displaced families have received food and other emergency aid from AFSC and partners. Photo: Basel ZanoonDear Friend,  Over the past year, supporters like you have helped AFSC make a difference around the wo…
  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]
December 23, 2023 at 1:31 PM

Cease-fire for Gaza, relief for Sudan refugees, restorative justice

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2023 Weekend Reading Displaced families have received food and other emergency aid from AFSC and partners. Photo: Basel ZanoonDear John,  Over the past year, supporters like you have helped AFSC make a difference around the worl…
  AFSC · [email protected]
December 22, 2023 at 1:16 AM

Our matching gift challenge ends at midnight!

Will you accept the kind offer of our anonymous donor? It’s getting dark and our match is almost over—don’t let this opportunity pass you by! Make a special gift today and help make the world a more just and peaceful place for all.   MATCH MY GIFT MATCH MY GIFT Dear Friend,  The winter solstice is …
  AFSC · [email protected]
December 22, 2023 at 1:16 AM

Our matching gift challenge ends at midnight!

Will you accept the kind offer of our anonymous donor? It’s getting dark and our match is almost over—don’t let this opportunity pass you by! Make a special gift today and help make the world a more just and peaceful place for all.   MATCH MY GIFT MATCH MY GIFT Dear John,  The winter solstice is th…
  AFSC · [email protected]
December 21, 2023 at 10:41 PM

$24,000 match: Pending

You still have time to be one of 150 people to help us meet our goal by midnight tonight!   COUNT ME IN 24 hours to unlock $24,000!Your donation:  PENDING Goal:  150 donations today Opportunity:  Unlock $24,000Deadline:  Midnight tonight COUNT ME IN John, we still haven’t heard from you. Will y…
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
December 21, 2023 at 2:18 PM

Join our winter solstice matching gift challenge!

Be 1 of 150 people to donate today and help unlock $24,000 for peace and justice work worldwide!  MATCH MY GIFT MATCH MY GIFT Dear John,  The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year in the Northern hemisphere. From here, each passing day will bring more light. Making a gift to support commu…
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
December 21, 2023 at 2:18 PM

Join our winter solstice matching gift challenge!

Be 1 of 150 people to donate today and help unlock $24,000 for peace and justice work worldwide!  MATCH MY GIFT MATCH MY GIFT Dear Friend,  The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year in the Northern hemisphere. From here, each passing day will bring more light. Making a gift to support com…
  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]
December 16, 2023 at 1:31 PM

Relief for Gaza, federal complaint against DHS, refugees in Kenya

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2023 Weekend Reading Displaced families have received food and other emergency aid from AFSC and partners. Photo: Belal Khalili Dear Friend,  As the Israeli military carries out new attacks on Gaza, more Palestinians have been fo…
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
December 14, 2023 at 1:50 PM

Donate now to help bring change in 2024

A new year is coming, and with it some important opportunities.  DONATE NOW Help change the world DONATE NOW Dear John,As you read this, People in Gaza are trapped in a war zone. Many have been displaced and are unable to meet even the most basic needs. Your gift today will support our efforts to p…
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
December 14, 2023 at 1:50 PM

Donate now to help bring change in 2024

A new year is coming, and with it some important opportunities.  DONATE NOW Help change the world DONATE NOW Dear Friend,As you read this, People in Gaza are trapped in a war zone. Many have been displaced and are unable to meet even the most basic needs. Your gift today will support our efforts to…
  Kerri Kennedy, AFSC · [email protected]
December 13, 2023 at 7:46 PM

Update: AFSC’s emergency response in Gaza

Our team recently delivered food to thousands of people living in tents as winter takes hold. Update: Gaza Emergency ResponseDear John, As the Israeli military intensifies its bombing and ground invasion of southern Gaza, more Palestinians have been forced to flee farther south. But shelters are alr…
  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]
December 9, 2023 at 1:32 PM

Defending migrant rights, exposing war profiteers, Palestinian children held captive

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2023 Weekend Reading AFSC staff and partners distribute food at a camp for displaced people in Morocco. Photo: Ahmad Abu AlshaarDear John,  This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights. From Dec. 10 (In…
  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]
December 9, 2023 at 1:32 PM

Defending migrant rights, exposing war profiteers, Palestinian children held captive

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2023 Weekend Reading AFSC staff and partners distribute food at a camp for displaced people in Morocco. Photo: Ahmad Abu AlshaarDear Friend,  This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights. From Dec. 10 (…
  AFSC team · [email protected]
December 7, 2023 at 2:47 PM

Video: Putting our values into action

A video message from our staff around the world.  What love can do   WATCH NOW  Dear John,   The American Friends Service Committee was founded by Quaker conscientious objectors in 1917 to show the world what love can do. They served in countless ways, with a deep commitment to nonviolence. And when…
  AFSC team · [email protected]
December 7, 2023 at 2:47 PM

Video: Putting our values into action

A video message from our staff around the world.  What love can do   WATCH NOW  Dear Friend,   The American Friends Service Committee was founded by Quaker conscientious objectors in 1917 to show the world what love can do. They served in countless ways, with a deep commitment to nonviolence. And wh…
  Tonya Histand, AFSC · [email protected]
December 4, 2023 at 4:31 PM

Events to support your work for social change this December

Join us for webinars that inform and support your activism. Photo: Rachael Warriner Dear John, Everyone deserves to live in safety and peace—no matter where they were born or where they reside. Migration is a human right, and we need laws and policies that reflect this.    On Dec. 10 (Internation…
  Tonya Histand, AFSC · [email protected]
December 4, 2023 at 4:31 PM

Events to support your work for social change this December

Join us for webinars that inform and support your activism. Photo: Rachael Warriner Dear Friend, Everyone deserves to live in safety and peace—no matter where they were born or where they reside. Migration is a human right, and we need laws and policies that reflect this.    On Dec. 10 (Internati…
  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]
December 2, 2023 at 1:31 PM

Migrant rights, being an ally, peacebuilding in Africa

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2023 Weekend Reading At a shelter in Gaza, AFSC and partners organized an open day of activities for displaced children. Photo: Mayar Ramlawi Dear Friend,  Thank you to everyone who donated to our Refugee Response Fund this Giving…
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
November 29, 2023 at 10:59 PM

Will you make a gift by midnight?

You still have a few more hours to join our Giving Tuesday matching gift challenge. Don’t miss this opportunity to support migrants, refugees, and internally displaced people. Dear John, You still have a few more hours to join our Giving Tuesday matching gift challenge. Don’t miss this opportunity t…
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
November 29, 2023 at 10:58 PM

Will you make a gift by midnight?

You still have a few more hours to join our Giving Tuesday matching gift challenge. Don’t miss this opportunity to support migrants, refugees, and internally displaced people. Dear Friend, You still have a few more hours to join our Giving Tuesday matching gift challenge. Don’t miss this opportunity…
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
November 29, 2023 at 1:49 PM

It’s not too late to join in Giving Tuesday!

Give by midnight and your donation will count toward our Refugee Response Fund matching gift challenge.   MATCH MY GIFT Help turn $50,000 into $100,000 by midnight MATCH MY GIFT Dear Friend,  If you missed Giving Tuesday yesterday, you still have time to participate. Donate to the Refugee Respons…
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
November 29, 2023 at 1:49 PM

It’s not too late to join in Giving Tuesday!

Give by midnight and your donation will count toward our Refugee Response Fund matching gift challenge.   MATCH MY GIFT Help turn $50,000 into $100,000 by midnight MATCH MY GIFT Dear John,  If you missed Giving Tuesday yesterday, you still have time to participate. Donate to the Refugee Response …
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
November 29, 2023 at 12:35 AM

Your gift matched for refugee relief

Donate to AFSC’s Refugee Response Fund and help bring humanitarian relief and other support to people escaping war, persecution, and disasters. Dear Friend, Last year marked a sad new record: the largest number of people displaced by war, disasters, and other emergencies. The coming year will bring …
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
November 29, 2023 at 12:35 AM

Your gift matched for refugee relief

Donate to AFSC’s Refugee Response Fund and help bring humanitarian relief and other support to people escaping war, persecution, and disasters. Dear John, Last year marked a sad new record: the largest number of people displaced by war, disasters, and other emergencies. The coming year will bring mo…
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 9:45 PM

Your gift matched for refugee relief

Donate to AFSC’s Refugee Response Fund and help bring humanitarian relief and other support to people escaping war, persecution, and disasters.   Donate to the Refugee Response Fund  Dear Friend, Did you hear the news? This Giving Tuesday, an anonymous donor will match your gift up to $50,000 to su…
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 9:45 PM

Your gift matched for refugee relief

Donate to AFSC’s Refugee Response Fund and help bring humanitarian relief and other support to people escaping war, persecution, and disasters.   Donate to the Refugee Response Fund  Dear John, Did you hear the news? This Giving Tuesday, an anonymous donor will match your gift up to $50,000 to supp…
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 11:49 AM

Give to AFSC’s Refugee Response Fund

An anonymous donor will match your Giving Tuesday gift, up to $50,000.   GIVE HOPE ON GIVING TUESDAY: Support AFSC's Refugee Response Dear Friend,Millions of people around the world have been forced to flee their homes in recent years. They leave for many reasons: war, persecution, climate disaster…
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 11:49 AM

Give to AFSC’s Refugee Response Fund

An anonymous donor will match your Giving Tuesday gift, up to $50,000.   GIVE HOPE ON GIVING TUESDAY: Support AFSC's Refugee Response Dear John,Millions of people around the world have been forced to flee their homes in recent years. They leave for many reasons: war, persecution, climate disasters,…
  AFSC Weekend Reading · [email protected]
November 25, 2023 at 1:31 PM

Refugee relief, cease-fire, ending life sentences

Resources to inform and support your activism  SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2023 Weekend Reading Distributing bags of food and hygiene items at a shelter in Gaza. Photo: Amjad Fayomi Dear John,  Throughout AFSC’s history, we have provided relief to people forced to leave their homes because of war, natura…
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
November 22, 2023 at 1:43 PM

Thank you from all of us at AFSC

Your support makes a difference in communities around the world. AFSC staff in Gaza delivering humanitarian relief. Thank you!   Dear John,“Thank you all for all what you are doing in these extremely difficult times.”  That’s a message we recently received from an AFSC team member in the Middle Ea…
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
November 20, 2023 at 10:12 PM

Last chance to have your gift for peace and justice matched 100%, up to $500,000!

Give by midnight to make your gift go twice as far in communities facing violence, inequality, and oppression.Dear Friend, The Compassion in Action Matching Gift Challenge ends today! Will you join? Make your gift by midnight for a 100% match up to $500,000. Your participation makes a difference and…
  Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC · [email protected]
November 20, 2023 at 2:12 PM

Deadline today: Don’t miss our largest match of the year!

Your generosity makes all the difference to courageous change makers in communities around the world.Final day for the Compassion in Action Matching Gift Challenge! Dear John,Thank you for opening this email! I know there are many competing demands for your time, attention, and giving. I also know h…