Quaker House of Fayetteville is a witness of the peace testimony of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Quaker House stands in opposition to the violence and prejudice that exist in our society, offering a peaceful, life affirming presence in the midst of several of the largest military bases in the country. Quaker House staff work for change through education, advocacy, caring and counseling. Quaker House of Fayetteville is a nonprofit organization with a board made up of representatives from Quaker Meetings throughout the Carolinas.

In pursuit of its mission, Quaker House, with a Director, two contract GI Counselors, and helpful volunteers, assists and supports military personnel who are conscientious objectors to seek discharge or noncombatant service. In addition, our staff counsels and makes referrals for military personnel who are seeking a legal discharge, who feel they have been discriminated against because of race, sexual orientation, gender, or religion, and those who are Absent Without Leave (AWOL) and wish to return for a legal discharge.

Quaker House is a founder and co-sponsor of the GI Rights Hotline, (1-877-447-4487) a nationwide toll-free telephone hotline which GIs and their families can call 24/7 for counseling on legal discharge issues. The Hotline handled more than 21,000 calls in 2002. (For more information on Hotline call statistics, click here.) Through the GI Rights Hotline, Quaker House handles calls from GIs in thirteen states.

Quaker House is located in Fayetteville, N.C. - home to Fort Bragg, one of the largest Army posts in the United States, and Pope Air Force Base, one of the busiest bases in the country. Within a three hour drive are Camp Lejeune, one of the largest Marine Corps installations; two other Marine Corps Air Stations; and Ft. Jackson, the Army's largest training base. In this military setting Quaker House staff and volunteers have worked since 1969 to advocate peace and justice.

If you would like more information about Quaker House or would like to schedule a workshop or presentation, please contact us. All donations to Quaker House are tax-deductible and are welcomed. It is only through your generous support that we can continue our efforts.