American Friends Service Committee

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American Friends Service Committee 2 locations · 2 cities

Category: Public Services & Government · Civic & Nonprofit Organizations
Headquarters: United States
Website: afsc.org
Locations listed: 2 in Chicago, Newark
Recognition: Listed
Logo: Official logo via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

637 S Dearborn St Chicago
89 Market St Newark

About this location: 637 S Dearborn St

A Quaker nonprofit organization focused on peace and justice. Founded in 1917, the American Friends Service Committee works with people of all faiths and backgrounds in communities around the world. Its work addresses violence, inequality, and oppression, with strategic goals centered on sustainable peace, just economies, and responses to migration. The organization supports community efforts, pursues systemic change, and engages in advocacy with public officials. It also provides emergency relief and resources for people facing deportation, and shares guidance on mutual aid and civic action. AFSC works in 18 countries and involves young people in efforts to create change. Its approach is guided by Quaker beliefs and commitments to human dignity, equality, and active nonviolence.

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About American Friends Service Committee

A Quaker organization working for peace, equality, and human dignity. American Friends Service Committee brings together people of different faiths and backgrounds to challenge injustice and build peace worldwide. Its work addresses urgent community needs, violence, inequality, oppression, and migration through partnerships and social change movements. Strategic goals include just and sustainable peace, just economies, and just responses to migration. Programs and advocacy include immigrant support, deportation guidance, emergency relief in Gaza, and campaigns directed at public officials. Founded in 1917, the organization has supported communities affected by war, opposed apartheid, and developed alternatives to military service. AFSC works with communities in 18 countries and involves young people in efforts to create change.

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At a glance

Service area: Chicago
Team: The Chicago Peacebuilding program is led by Program Director Asia Smith and Program Associate Destiny Harris.

Works with the Treatment Not Trauma coalition on reopening mental health clinics.
Youth Action Program uses workshops, field trips, and projects to build organizing skills.

From afsc.org, checked 22 Oct 2026. Only what the business states on its own website.

Services

Chicago Peacebuilding Works to dismantle militarist practices and build community alternatives.
Youth Action Program (YAP) Annual program bringing together BIPOC youth from across Chicago.

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Services & specialities

Highlights

Peace and justice

Works with communities to build peace and challenge injustice.

Advocacy

Engages supporters in advocacy with public officials.

Emergency relief

Provides emergency relief, including support in Gaza.