by Claire Hannapel | Apr 29, 2021 | News, QVS Atlanta
For QVS to be successful, we need the support of local Friends. But what does that entail? From QVS’ inception we knew that a fundamental piece of our model would include partnering with local Quakers. We knew we couldn’t build a program alone, so we enlisted the...
by Claire Hannapel | Jul 29, 2020 | Alumni, National, News, QVS Atlanta, QVS Portland
Sometimes, it seems to us at Quaker Voluntary Service that we have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to our staff. QVS staff are dedicated to supporting young adults during moments of transition and transformation. The joys and sorrows that come from this...
by Liz Nicholson | Dec 9, 2016 | Quaker Service Testimonies, QVS Atlanta
Elizabeth Hendricks “I was a long-time (50 years) member of Atlanta Friends Meeting, so I am especially pleased that the first Quaker Voluntary Service House has been established in Atlanta. QVS is continuing a long tradition of Quaker service. To support that...
by Christina Repoley | Feb 28, 2013 | Alumni, News, QVS Atlanta
This post is the first part of a series on how the QVS experience has shaped Fellows views of Quakerism. How I Talk About Quakerism I didn’t grow up Quaker. I haven’t spent years figuring out how to best explain that, yes, I can use electricity, and no, I don’t have...
by Christina Repoley | Feb 3, 2013 | QVS Atlanta
Thank You Atlanta Friends Meeting Spiritually I feel well taken care of at Atlanta Friends Meeting. Atlanta Friends Meeting minuted their spiritual support for our house, and we are reminded of that support daily. I wish that every monthly meeting that I walk into...
