The purpose of this page is to provide status updates on programs that have been affected by COVID-19 (coronavirus) and our efforts to respond. This page was last updated on: November 11, 2020.
Other ways to keep informed & updated
Staffing
- Currently most staff are working remotely, and are available via email
Zoom / Conference Calls
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Grants
- All Granting Groups are currently meeting remotely
- Several granting groups have temporarily changed their application guidelines and deadlines. Before applying for a grant, check the grants website for up-to-date information.
- Clerks of Meetings or Clerks of Care, Counsel, and Overseers committees can apply to the Emergency Grant Fund for support of members facing personal financial crisis
- The Aging Assistance Granting Group and Greenleaf Granting Group continue to provide ongoing support for older Friends in financial need
- Questions? Nicholas Gutowski, Director of Grant Making, ngutowski@pym.org
Youth & Young Adult Programs
- Support and resources for First Day and families
- Consultation regarding youth religious education and pastoral care is available
- Questions about Youth Programs? Melinda Wenner Bradley, Youth Religious Life Coordinator, mwennerbradley@pym.org
- Questions about Young Adult Programs? Meg Rose, Young Adult Engagement Coordinator, mrose@pym.org
Care & Aging
- Grants for assistance to aging persons are available
- Consultation regarding the pastoral care support of meetings and the needs of individuals is available
- Friends Counseling Service referrals are being accepted
- Questions? George Schafer, Care & Aging Coordinator, gschaefer@pym.org