Peace & Concerns

Peace & Social Concerns Committee

In this post, you will see material on grants, POWER and “working with your legislator”.  

Additional material on POWER will be forthcoming.  

GRANTS

The committee administers a program to make small cash grants to outside organizations that have the involvement of a member of the meeting community, who must apply for the grant. Click to download the Grant Application form.

POWER

Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting is studying the question of whether to join POWER as a member congregation. Download the following documents for more information about this organization:

• POWER Brochure
• POWER Member Agreement
• POWER Decision-Making Report
• POWER Reflection and Renewal Presentation

Working with your Legislator

State Senator Art Haywood gave a presentation on “How to persuade your State Legistlator;” click the link to download the document.

Syrian Refugee Support

Chestnut Hill supports Syrian refugees living in Jordan through the UNHCR Lifeline program. This program provides funds so Syrian families can pay rent and send their children to school. A donation of $175 supports a family of 4 for a month.
We meet on the fourth Sunday of most months to plan fundraising, education, and cultural enrichment.

To donate online use
https://chestnuthill4refugees.funraise.org/

or mail a check with V35XX20XXXCH in the subject line to

USA for UNHCR
Attn: Community Fundraising
PO Box 97114
Washington, DC 20077-7282