Economic Justice

Clothing supplied by MAP.

AFSC’s Material Assistance Program (MAP), of the New England Region has been serving individuals in need since 1944, helping them survive with dignity and hope during what is many people’s darkest hours.

MAP collects from donors goods such as bedding, linens, house wares, personal hygiene items and clothing. Volunteers ensure that all items are in excellent condition and display them in the MAP storefront.   Clients, referred by local agencies, come in by appointment and “shop,” free of charge, for the items they need.

New Orleans "Peace by Piece" youth activists at Kingian Training in Atlanta

Members of the New Orleans "Peace by Piece" violence reduction team attend Kingian Training in Atlanta.

The New Orleans Peace & Economic Justice Project works closely with residents of the 7th Ward and the Desire /Florida neighborhood in the 9th Ward to fight for peaceful neighborhoods with economic security.

Friends House in Des Moines

Friends House in Des Moines hosts AFSC's Central Regional and Iowa Area Offices.

AFSC’s Central Regional Office, based in Des Moines, has coordinated peace and justice programs in the nation’s heartland since 1948. The region currently does immigrant rights work in Denver and Des Moines; peace building efforts in Kansas City and Des Moines; and a healing justice program in St. Louis.

Geographically, the Central Region is AFSC's largest US region covering 11 states:

S Comm comunity protest

Community protest outside Gov. Patrick's Secure Communities forum in Chelsea, MA.

Cambridge, MA is home to four of AFSC’s Northeast Programs:

The Healing and Transformative Justice Program works with survivors of crime, those convicted of crime, and their families and communities.

The Material Assistance Program (MAP) gives clothing and basic house goods to people in need in the Greater Boston area.