American Friends Service Committee

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[uh-mer-i-kuhn frendz sur-vis kuh-mit-ee] / əˈmɛr ɪ kən ˈfrɛndz ˈsɜr vɪs kəˈmɪt i /

noun

1. a social-service organization founded in 1917 by the Society of Friends: Nobel Peace Prize 1947. AFSC, A.F.S.C.

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Example Sentences

A year earlier, when historic numbers of migrants were arriving at the border, the American Friends Service Committee, a national Quaker-founded human rights organization, came to their aid.

From Los Angeles Times

The American Friends Service Committee has also shifted its work to focus on offering “know your rights” presentations at schools, churches and community centers.

From Los Angeles Times

Health notices in different languages at a field camp run by the American Friends Service Committee at the border in San Diego.

From Los Angeles Times

Supplies for migrants at a field camp run by the American Friends Service Committee that is set up next to the border fence in San Diego.

From Los Angeles Times

Jasso, who helps run the American Friends Service Committee’s border program, suggested we head over to the group’s field camp.

From Los Angeles Times