Quaker Welcome Center Construction Begins!

Thanks to the generosity of FCNL supporters, we have the opportunity to create a more visible presence on Capitol Hill. The Quaker Welcome Center will build on our legacy of witnessing for an Earth restored by creating a new green building and provide a neutral meeting space where conversations can happen and relationships can build.

We broke ground on this building, funded by The World We Seek: Now Is the Time capital campaign, in November 2016.

Executive Secretary Diane Randall and committee members break ground for the Quaker Welcome Center.
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Breaking ground for the Quaker Welcome Center on Capitol Hill! 11/9/16. From left: DeAnne Butterfield, assistant clerk; Diane Randall, executive secretary; Beth Henricks, captial campaign committee clerk.

As demolition began in mid-December, staff members Mark Shanahan and Emily Sajewski were live on FCNL’s roof to share what was happening. Watch the video.

Construction begins on 205 C Street.
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Construction begins at 205 C Street, NE: 12/16/16
Demolition begins at 205 C Street.

Demolition of 205 C Street
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The back of the building at 205 C Street has been removed: 12/19/16

Your donations make the construction of this Welcome Center possible. Find out how you can support FCNL’s campaign.

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