by Claire Hannapel | Feb 22, 2019 | Alumni, Event, Financials, National, News, QVS Atlanta, QVS Boston, QVS Minneapolis, QVS Philadelphia, QVS Portland
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 | Sep 13, 2018 | Alumni, National, News
Written by Andrew Huff, QVS Boston Alumni Friends Journal September, 2018 I work in an emergency shelter for chronically homeless men in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Upon admission to the shelter, each guest receives one 23-gallon bin to store all of his belongings....
by Liz Nicholson | Jul 10, 2017 | Alumni, News, Quaker Service Testimonies, Resources
Elijah Walker grew up in Northeast Arkansas, and moved to Portland two years ago to do Quaker Voluntary Service. He stayed on for a second year, the alumni fellowship. He works at West Hills Friends Church, which is a liberal, semi-programmed meeting in Portland. You...
by Liz Nicholson | Jun 19, 2017 | Alumni, News
We are excited to be sending several 2016-17 Fellows and staff to both FUM Stoking the Fire, July 9-12 in Witchita, KS, as well as FGC The Gathering, July 2-8 in Niagara Falls, NY this summer. Who to look out for: Atlanta Fellows Elise Riley, John Madden, and Claire...