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Social Concerns
Committee
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 The Social Concerns committee focuses on economic and social justice efforts in our neighborhoods, state and nation. They actively work with organizations in the larger community to further Quaker values of Peace, Equality, and Stewardship among others. The committee works with the organizations listed below to support civil rights, housing, criminal justice, social justice and environmental issues. Click on each organization’s active link to learn more.
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The Social Concerns Committee welcomes all who share our concerns.
Some of the organizations we work to support include:
Bridges to Independence - Bridges to Independence runs a shelter for homeless families. On a monthly basis, the committee members volunteer to help all the school aged children with innovative science, art, music or drama activities. The committee also provides a camping scholarship for children at the shelter to attend one of the Quaker camps in the area
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MARY JANE SIMPSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND
MISSION
and VISION
The Mary Jane Simpson Scholarship
Fund (MJS, MJSSF or “the Fund”) is a four-year college scholarship program run
by three Quaker Meetings: Bethesda Friends Meeting (BFM), Friends Meeting of
Washington (FMW), and Langley Hill Friends Meeting (LHFM). The scholarship was established in 1981, and
in 1993 it was named for Mary Jane Simpson, an FMW member who had been a social
worker in the DC public schools. It is supported entirely through donations by
individuals, contributions by the three Meetings, and mission aligned
foundations.
MISSION AND VISION
The
mission of the Mary Jane Simpson Scholarship Fund is to serve graduates of DC public schools
who have major financial need, exhibit values broadly consistent with Quaker
values, and have proven strong academic records by providing such scholars a
yearly monetary award towards the costs of college. The committee focuses its
awards on students whose families cannot contribute to their college education,
which typically means students whose families have average household incomes of
$50,000 or less per year. The committee uses the Federal FAFSA form or parental
federal tax forms to determine financial eligibility.
Our application
review process is grounded in Quaker values of integrity, equality, simplicity,
community, stewardship of the Earth, and peace. Grounded by the Spirit and
working in the Light, we select students who have all shown an ability to
overcome challenges to development or success, and demonstrate a commitment to
getting a college education.
We
strive for all MJS Scholars to be supported in their growth and success in a
culturally responsive, community oriented manner. This fits hand in hand with
the overall MJS vision for its Scholars to positively influence society and to
thrive. To best ensure our Scholars meet with success, The MJS Committee
matches each Scholar with an adult Mentor who acts as a friendly ear and guide
throughout their post-secondary educational journey.
If
you would like to donate, please click on the DONATE button below. Be sure to add note of “MJS.”
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 American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker organization that promotes lasting peace with justice, as a practical expression of faith in action. Drawing on continuing spiritual insights and working with people of many backgrounds, they nurture the seeds of change and respect for human life that transform social relations and systems.
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 Alternative House Capital Area Food Bank The mission of the Capital Area Food Bank is to feed those who suffer from hunger in the Washington metro area by acquiring food and distributing it through its network of partner agencies; and educating, empowering and enlightening the community about the issues of hunger and nutrition. CAFB is a member of Feeding America, a national network of 200 food banks.
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Habitat for Humanity NV works with volunteers, generous individuals and corporate partners, to make affordable home ownership in Northern Virginia a reality. They believe that home ownership is key to sustaining communities and improving family’s long-term success.
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 So Others Might Eat (SOME) is an interfaith, community-based organization that exists to help the poor and homeless of our nation's capital. SOME meets the immediate daily needs of the people they serve with food, clothing, and health care. They help break the cycle of homelessness by offering services, such as affordable housing, job training, addiction treatment, and counseling, to the poor, the elderly and individuals with mental illness. Each day, SOME is restoring hope and dignity to one person at a time.
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