by Jackie Lamars | Apr 23, 2025 | Alumni, Equity, National, News
Written by Rachel (Woody) Logan-Wood “I need to do laundry.” “Remember to call a plumber for the dishwasher. And the hot water heater.” “Did I remember to unplug my hair dryer?” “Don’t forget to text your sister back.” “Or to pick up dog food on the way home.” “What...
by Jackie Lamars | Feb 20, 2025 | National, News
We are in a rapidly changing political climate. It seems that many in power hope those working for peace, equity, and justice will be afraid and, if we’re honest, at Quaker Voluntary Service many of us are wondering how we will navigate the next four years. We asked...
by QVS | Nov 8, 2024 | Alumni, News, Quaker Service Testimonies, QVS Portland
Photo Caption: The Dappled Light coming through the trees at Pendle Hill Retreat Center. As I came to the end of my time as an undergraduate at Haverford College, I saw two options for my next step. Either I would become a librarian or I could take advantage of a...
by QVS | Oct 1, 2024 | National, News
Photo caption: Hilary Burgin (leaning against the middle post in mauve shorts) stands with a group of people at a wood framing workshop put on by Yestermorrow in Vermont. QVS Executive Director Hilary Burgin shares with us about her sabbatical. As you know, I had the...
by QVS | Sep 26, 2024 | National, News, QVS Minneapolis
Photo Caption: QVS Twin Cities Fellows Abbie Herbrechtsmeyer, Nora McClellan, and Rev. Atuhaire Moses outside on Minneapolis Friends Meeting. Attending the QVS National Orientation at Pendle Hill from August 25th to August 30th, 2024, was a transformative experience...
by QVS | Jul 31, 2024 | National, News, QVS Boston, QVS Minneapolis, QVS Philadelphia, QVS Portland
Photo: The QVS Fellows (from left to right top to bottom): Kateri, Aaditya, Atuhaire, Michael, Paloma, Palmo, Salem, Solange, Edward, Anna, Luai, Nora, Abbie, Gabriel, Gaven, Susan, and Lucas. We’re so excited to introduce you to the 2024-2025 QVS Fellows! ________ We...
