by Liz Nicholson | Nov 28, 2019 | National, News/Update, QVS Atlanta, QVS Minneapolis, Racial Justice/White Privilege, Uncategorized
As a community grounded in relationships and Spirit-led service, we feel grateful for a day inviting us to give thanks. We also seek to use days like today, and everyday, to consider harmful narratives, complex history, and to examine the impact of colonization on our...
by Claire Hannapel | Feb 22, 2019 | Alum Update, Campaign, Event, National, News/Update, Uncategorized
Two weeks ago, around 40 QVS Alumni gathered from around the country for an Alumni Reunion & 10 Year Celebration. This event was a first of its kind and an experiment in gathering together. QVS staff had long hoped to offer a retreat like this, convening together...
by Liz Nicholson | Nov 22, 2018 | News/Update, Racial Justice/White Privilege, Uncategorized
William Penn is oft revered in Quaker communities for his peaceful interactions with Native Americans, particularly Delaware or Lenni-Lenape people whose land stretched across what is now Philadelphia. Under the great elm at the Shackamaxon, William Penn and Elders...
by Liz Nicholson | Jun 26, 2018 | News/Update, QVS Atlanta, Racial Justice/White Privilege, Uncategorized
This past weekend, Friends from around the Southeast gathered for Southern Appalachian Yearly Meeting and Association’s (SAYMA) annual sessions at Warren Wilson College outside Asheville, North Carolina. Atlanta Fellows and alum led programming with both the...
by Claire Hannapel | May 21, 2018 | Campaign, News/Update, Racial Justice/White Privilege, Uncategorized
As a relatively young organization designed to support the growth and development of young adults, Quaker Voluntary Service has also been growing and developing. Informed by the feedback we solicit from Fellows and others within the QVS community, we’ve...
by Claire Hannapel | Apr 30, 2018 | National, News/Update, Uncategorized
For QVS to be successful, we need the support of local Friends. In April 2018, we gathered some of our most dedicated local supporters at Pendle Hill, the historic Quaker retreat center just outside Philadelphia. It was the first gathering of its kind; a chance for...
