I work with a non-profit called the American Friends Service Committee. We are an international organization with offices across the U.S. and offices in Gaza, Israel, Haiti, and other countries. I sometimes gripe about the bureaucracy within AFSC but the truth of the matter is that we do a lot of good work.
In my office we focus on peace, humanitarian assistance and immigration reform. We have rallies and exhibits to raise awareness about the human and economic cost of war, have committees to address immigrant rights and we raise money to purchase and pack supplies for our friends local, nationwide and internationally who are in need of help. Last year we organized a large volunteer day to pack relief kits for Haiti Earthquake survivors. Over 200 people came out to help. It was truly a great feeling to see people come out and show love and support for people.
This week I've read some articles about senseless killings and assasination plots. I don't get why there is so much violence. We made a video at work last month at a volunteer day entitled "I Support Peace Because" I wanted to share this video with you all because Peace and non-violence is the best way to solve any conflict.
Peace,
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