Community Activism

Hundreds Converge in Greensboro: a community facing a foreclosure crisis!

GSO Foreclose

Carolina Theater March 14

Hundreds Converge upon the Carolina Theater in Downtown Greensboro, NC on March 14, 2012

 by Victor Lopez, Intern - AFSC Office of the Carolinas 

GREENSBORO, NC - March 14--Drum beats and chanting filled the air as dozens of protesters marched from Washington Street to their final destination at The Carolina Theater, in Greensboro, NC on March 14, 2012.

There they converged with an eager crowd of supporters to celebrate the premier of a locally produced short film, “Let’s Lose Our House:  A Modern Foreclosure Tale.”

Rally Against Re-opening of the White St Landfill

Tuesday, September 20, 2011 - 5:00pm - 5:30pm

A message from Wasif Qureshi, Community Outreach Coordinator at the Islamic Center of Greensboro:

This is a call to people of all races, cultures and religions.  We  need you.  At precisely 5 pm on September 20th,  a rally will start in front of the Melvin Municipal Office Building in downtown Greensboro.  The number of people in support of keeping the White Street Landfill closed is massive and will be showcased at this rally. 

Contact Information: 

Brianna Higgins

(336)854-0633

 

Email: 
BHiggins@afsc.org

Atlanta AFSC Georgia Peace Center Open House

open house, atlanta, peace center,

Guest at the open house for the Atlanta AFSC Georgia Peace Center enjoy West African dance and drumming.

Immigrant Rights Program, Newark NJ

Jocelyn family

Joceyln and her family

Joceyln (bottom row, middle), her father, and five siblings in front of their home in New Jersey.

No Human Being is Illegal

 The Immigrant Rights program in Newark NJ works to ensure that all immigrants to the US are treated with respect and are able to exercise their human rights and fundamental freedoms.  We work to address the vast need among immigrants for access to legal counsel and fair and non-discriminatory treatment by government agencies.

 We seek to shape immigration policy and public opinion through building understanding of global migration and the causes behind it. 

Who we are

AFSC is a Quaker organization devoted to service, development, and peace programs throughout the world. Our work is based on the belief in the worth of every person, and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice. Learn more

Where we work

AFSC has office around the world. To see a complete list see the Where We Work page.

AFSC Online

Become a fan of AFSC
Follow AFSC online
Flickr
Explore AFSC photos
YouTube
Watch AFSC videos