In support of gun violence prevention and Gun Violence Awareness Month in June, Friends wore orange to our June 2 Meeting for Worship. Orange is the color that Hadiya Pendleton’s friends wore in her honor when she was shot and killed in Chicago at the age of 15—just...
Poughkeepsie Friends baked casseroles, tossed salads and packed -up food for delivery to The Living Room at Mels Place, a homeless shelter in Poughkeepsie, that provides 24/7 emergency shelter, services and three meals a day. Mac & Cheese, chicken noodle...
It has been over a half a year since we all signed the Covenant with one another to welcome New York’s Newest New Yorkers. We’re reaching out today with an advocacy opportunity to help new New Yorkers work. Please join us in asking President Biden and...
New York, NY – As we commemorate Juneteenth, the day marking the end of slavery in the United States, we are reminded of the enduring power of faith and the ongoing journey towards justice. This year, New York took a significant step forward in acknowledging and...
Albany, NY – On June 11th, the Council joined leaders in advocacy, government, labor, housing, and business from across New York State at the statewide convening of the Ellis Island Initiative. The purpose of the convening was to examine concrete solutions for...
