08/24/2026
Query 8: Economic Justice
8. Is the meeting aware of the various financial needs of its members and attenders, offering economic or other assistance as needed? How do we ensure that economic obstacles do not prevent any Friends appointed by the meeting from being able to fulfill their appointed role? Are committees and other meeting representatives mindful of the importance of acting justly in economic matters, including a living wage? How is the meeting addressing issues of economic injustice in the wider society?
Fayetteville Friends' Response:
As a small meeting, we have little activity regarding directly paying others, but we are aware of the work of Quaker House and their conscientiousness of paying employees and interns fairly. We do try to frequently remind everyone in the meeting that funds are available to help out with costs associated with travel and attending outside events. In the past, assistance has been offered to those in the meeting with a need for groceries and other necessities. Our meeting is our “found family” and we encourage one another to ask for support. We have an ongoing fund to help an unhoused man maintain a phone for his use. Our participation in events and organizations help folks facing food insecurity; we look for ways to offer more help in our community and bring opportunities to each other’s attention. We find addressing such a huge problem as economic injustice to be daunting, multi-faceted, and complex. Being mindful of our small choices and how we decide to spend our funds is a path forward towards larger decisions. By recognizing the interconnectedness of problems, different avenues for action present themselves.
