Broader Concerns Small Grants from Peace & Social Concerns / June 6, 2023

Community, News

The Committee awarded two small grants on behalf of New Garden. The first, an award of $500.00 was to The Almond Connection, a non-profit that aids qualifying felons in re-entering society. The money we donated is specifically being used for materials needed at a free clinic to explain North Carolina’s expungement laws. The second award, also in the amount of $500.00 has gone to “Fred Cox’s Life Matters.” We are supporting a movement composed of…

Support the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons / June 6, 2023

Community, Environment, News

The ICAN Campaign to get local councils to support the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons supported by New Garden Friends is gearing up in Greensboro, and we need your help in contacting Greensboro City Council members whom you know or have some connection with. We will provide you with a letter that is ready-to-send to your own council member or to any council member whom you may know. (FYI: The mayor has…

Greensboro Opera Presents “Driving While Black” / June 22 & 24, 2023

Art, Community, News, Social Concerns

I would like to let you know about a presentation sponsored by the Greensboro Opera. It is a 45-minute opera called Driving While Black, and it will be performed live in 4 different venues in Greensboro. It features one singer, a percussionist and a cellist. The story is told in an intimate way, and both the instrumentalists are also involved in the drama. After the performance there will be a discussion of the issues with…

Alternatives to Violence Workshop / June 9 – 11, 2023

Community, News, Social Concerns

Sponsored by the North Carolina Alternatives to Violence Project in partnership with the NC Peace Resource Center. What? Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) helps us explore the power we all have to change hostility and destructiveness into cooperation, community, and justice. Why? To discover new ways to reduce conflict in your world, your community, organization, or personal life. Enjoy a hands-on, fun, activity-based experience (no need to take notes!) in an intensive weekend workshop. People…

Support the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons / May 31, 2023

Community, Environment, News, Social Concerns

Great news: Chatham County Commissioners passed a resolution of support for the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons on May 15th! More details below. Changes to Note: National Priorities where we get our local costs figures has updated their data to FY 2023 from FY2021. The changes are dramatic, which is a point we can emphasize; we do need to be aware of the new data. Example: Raleigh’s costs for nuclear weapons and…

Thanks for Supporting the Quaker Cupboard Program / May 31, 2023

Community, News, Social Concerns

Greetings friends, we are reaching out in representation of the Quaker cupboard program. We would like to thank everyone for the great amount of contributions and donations, you have truly helped to make a difference in the lives of those struggling in our community. Since this program was designed for a college we will be stopping donations over the summer, but we will start back up in mid August. Again we would like to thank…

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser / June 3, 2023

Community, News, Social Concerns

Tiny House Community Development Hope Center is hosting a drive-through pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday, June 3, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at 360 W. Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27406. Cost is $10 per plate and includes 3 pancakes, butter, syrup, & scrambled eggs. For $2 extra, you can add 2 Neese’s sausage patties or 3 strips of bacon. Advanced ticket purchase is recommended, but drive up orders on the day of the fundraiser…