Peace and Social Action
Bringing EYES WIDE OPEN back to NY/NJ
AFSC’S Eyes Wide Open: New York & new jersey STATE-WIDE EXHIBIT is available to come to your community. Since the 500th death of a U.S. soldier in Iraq, AFSC has toured the exhibit, Eyes Wide Open – the Human Cost of War, throughout the country. This nationally acclaimed exhibit presents over 2,300 boots to represent…
Read More4/29 Quaker Peace Contingent (NYC)
Friends, There will be a Quaker contingent at the New York City April 29th March for Peace & Justice. Quakers will assemble from 11:00 am until 11:45 am on the north side of 18th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues. We have been advised to enter from 5th Avenue. We plan to gather closer to…
Read MoreTwo Articles about the Prison Families of New York
Friends, Below are two articles about the Prison Families of New York. Offering the keys to stay out of jail First published: Saturday, February 25, 2006 ALBANY — Bishop Howard Hubbard met Jay Coleman shortly after his release from prison, although the leader of the Albany Roman Catholic Diocese quietly supported his family for years.…
Read MoreTravel Pouch Collection for Prison Families of New York
Peace and Social Action would like your help collecting items for travel pouches for families making long trips by bus to visit incarcerated parents in distant parts of New York State. For children: activity books, golf pencils, crayons, small stuffed animals, bottled water For adults: mouthwash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, toiletries, bandaids, tylenol, kleenex, baby wipes (for…
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