Care of Members

Friends bring issues and needs to the Care and Counsel Committee, which provides spiritual and at times financial help through the Meeting while maintaining confidentiality as requested by the members involved. Issues may include medical, financial, or emotional needs, as well as decision-making. There are additional resources available though Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. Emergency grants through PYM provide one-time assistance to members facing a short-term financial crisis. 

The Fred Carrier Testimonies fund supports various Quaker programs, projects and interests of our members and attenders through a generous grant from one of our members. For information, please contact us.

Tuition assistance is available or children attending Pre-K through 12th grade at Friends Schools located within the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting area. The Meeting does not review a family's financial records. To be considered for tuition aid, a parent(s)/guardian(s) must be a member of our Meeting and have been a member of the Religious Society of Friends for at least one year before the start of the supported school year. The family must be active in the life of the Meeting and the child should participate in the life of the Meeting in some way, such as by attending First Day School. There is no support for children both of whose parents are attenders. For information about the application process, please contact us. Also see the PYM website for more information for tuition aid and scholarships at colleges, technical schools and universities. 

Philadelphia Yearly Meeting's Aging Services  provides information on a variety of topics for seniors and may be able to provide financial assistance. 

Philadelphia Yearly Meeting also provides psychological support and counseling to members, their families and regular attenders and staff. Services include individual psychotherapy, couples counseling and family therapy. Consultationn on Quaker parenting and support of issues of substance use and abuse are also available. Fees are based on ability to pay and financial assistance is available. 

The Anna T. Jeanes Cremation Fund provides up to $800 for cremation costs for members. 

Here is a video presentation from Haverford Quarter Caregivers' Support Group Seminar: National Alliance on Mental Illness, a nonprofit organization that provides family support, education, recovery support, worshops and forums, weekly updates and bi-monthly newsletter, and responses to individual phone calls and e-mail requests for support.

Here is a video presentation from Haverford Quarter Caregivers' Support Group Seminar: Surrey Services, a nonprofit providing services for Older Adults -transportation, home care, nutrition and meals, programs and fitness, and information and referrals). Our past member Margaret Collins was instrumental in helping found the precursor of this organization.