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Friends Place Fly In

Join us for our inaugural fly-in! Learn and lobby with FCNL on federal migration policy with programming and lodging at Friends Place. Due to space limitations at Friends Place, not all individuals who apply will be accepted. Decisions will be released on a rolling basis beginning in September.

With any questions about this event or application, please do not hesitate to contact Friends Place staff: Olivia Delaplaine, Program Coordinator or Sarah Johnson, Director.

This event is open to those who:

Reside in or have connections to the states of Maine, Michigan, Washington, Texas, New York, and Illinois to engage in targeted lobbying with key members of Congress who are highly influential on federal appropriations specific to migration management programs.

Are committed to migration justice and seek a more peaceful, just, and sustainable world.

Are highly interested in learning about migration policy and federal investment in humanitarian relief and life-sustaining programs.

Demonstrate a commitment to continued engagement with advocacy and organizing. Can commit to attending a minimum of 3 pre- and post-trip calls.

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First name*

Last name

Email address*

Phone

Street address

ZIP Code*

Postal code

Date of Birth

Do you identify as a Quaker?

Monthly Meeting or Church

Friends Place will send you periodic action alerts and updates. You can opt out at any time.

Preferred Name (How you would like your name printed on a name tag or other programming materials.)

Pronouns

What language(s) do you speak in addition to English?

Are you currently in school or employed?

In School Employed None of the Above

Please list your current school or workplace.

Which of the following would make this event accessible to you?

Language translation or interpretation ADA-compliant/ground-floor accommodations Child care Automated transcription Access to a small private space (for lactation, prayer, meetings, etc.)

How did you hear about the Friends Place Fly In?

If other:

Have you lobbied with FCNL before?

In addition to subscribing to the Friends Place email list, I would like to opt-in to receive email updates from:

FCNL FCNL's Young Adult Program

Application Questions

Please answer each of the following questions in 100 words or less.

What is one thing you are hoping to learn more about or skill you are hoping to build during the Fly In?

What continued opportunities for action with FCNL and Friends Place are you hoping are available for Fly-In participants?

How might you use this opportunity to spark more dialogues with your schools, communities, Meetings, congregations, etc. about migration justice?

Please share any additional information that you would like the event organizers to know as they consider your application.

Cost of Attendance

All options include overnight lodging, 8 meals, and programming. If none of these options feel appropriate for you, please contact our staff.

Friends Place is not collecting any payment at the point of registration. After applications are reviewed, a Friends Place staff member will be in touch with your acceptance information and will follow up with more information about payment. Please select the option that best applies.

Sustainer - $400+ Select this if you are coming with support from an organization or you would like to cover a portion of the cost of attendance for someone with financial need. Individual – $300 – Select this to cover the cost of your attendance, including lodging, meals, and programming if you are traveling without support from an organization. Movement Builder - <$300 – Select this if additional financial support is needed to make this event accessible to you. We invite you to pay-as-led.

If you intend to pay as a Sustainer or Movement Builder, please enter the amount you plan to contribute.

Cost of Travel

What is your planned or preferred method of travel to the event?

Airplane Bus Train Rental/personal vehicle

Friends Place and FCNL have some funding available to cover the cost of participant travel to Washington, D.C. (airfare, bus fare, train ticket, car mileage, etc.) as needed. No tickets or travel reservations are required at the time of registration. Please select the option that best applies to you and a staff person will follow up:

I need assistance to cover the cost of my travel I (or my sponsoring org) will be able to cover the cost of my travel

Physical Address: 515 East Capitol Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003
Mailing Address: 245 Second St, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Hours: By appointment only.
Phone: (202) 543-5560
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The Friends Committee on National Legislation, FCNL Education Fund, and Friends Place on Capitol Hill are national nonprofit, nonpartisan Quaker organizations working collectively to advance peace, justice, and environmental stewardship.