Our Mission:
Quaker House is a manifestation of the Friends’ Peace Testimony. Based in Fayetteville, NC, home of Fort Liberty, Quaker House provides counseling and support to service members who are questioning their role in the military; educates them, their families, and the public about military issues; and advocates for a more peaceful world.
How We Implement Our Mission:
Recent News Posts
Military Families Would Benefit From Expansion of Medicaid Coverage in North Carolina
When the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act passed in 2010, several states opted to reject participation in the expansion of Medicaid provided under the law. North Carolina was one of those states and has continued to be one of 12 states that have continued to...
Complications of Dobbs Decision on Active-duty Service People
The complications caused by the recent Dobbs decision by the United States Supreme Court continue to grow as jurisdictions and entities across the country try to work out the implications. While the basic landscape faced by members of the military hasn’t changed at...
Water Contamination at Camp Lejeune and Other Military Facilities
Recent press reporting has included news about environmental contamination issues at multiple military bases. In November 2021, it was reported that 14,000 gallons of jet fuel had contaminated the water supply at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. What was less covered was the...