by Wayne Finegar | Oct 20, 2021 | Military, News
This is an extended version of the article by Chuck Fager, former Quaker House Director, printed in our Fall 2021 newsletter, HomeFront. It was easy to be skeptical about the pledges last winter by the newly minted Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin, III, that he would...
by Wayne Finegar | Oct 9, 2021 | Conscientious Objection, GI Rights Hotline, Military
On June 8, 2021, we hosted a panel discussion with five amazing individuals. The recording is available below. Our GI Rights Hotline Counselors led a discussion with these five service members about the experiences that led them to apply for discharge as conscientious...
by Wayne Finegar | Jun 2, 2021 | Conscientious Objection, GI Rights Hotline, Military
Every month, Quaker House takes approximately 300 calls on the GI Rights Hotline from people having issues with military membership. These callers want help and information. Some seek discharge from the military because their consciences will not allow them to fight...
by Wayne Finegar | Nov 5, 2020
Meeting for Worship has been impacted by COVID-19 and the need for social distancing precautions. Thanks to a generous donation, we have a fire pit and wood to use in the backyard of Quaker House on days when it is nice outside. Otherwise, we are meeting by Zoom....
by Wayne Finegar | Nov 5, 2020
Meeting for Worship has been impacted by COVID-19 and the need for social distancing precautions. Thanks to a generous donation, we have a fire pit and wood to use in the backyard of Quaker House on days when it is nice outside. Otherwise, we are meeting by Zoom....
