We’re celebrating the love that carries Friends across time zones, generations, and life chapters. Whether you’re down the block or across the globe, your gift to the Fund for Friends helps sustain the spirit, care, and possibility that define this community. The We Love Friends  Challenge, held February 12–19, raised $140,000 in gifts and pledges — far exceeding an anonymous donor’s challenge to match up to $50,0000 in gifts and pledges. A total of $190,000 was raised during

When John Schwartz '57 reflects on his Friends education, his thoughts run deep and wide because Friends Seminary is a strong thread that winds through his life – his education, profession, interests, and friendships. “Friends has contributed so much to my life. I owe Friends.” This recognition has inspired John to include Friends in his estate plans with a bequest. For John, Friends is the place where he learned to thrive as a scholar, amateur performer, and friend.  As a yo