Isabella's Story

Dear Friends,

Isabella was struggling.

Not because she wasn't capable. In a crowded public school, she wasn't getting the attention she needed. Then she came to Lancaster Friends School. The transition wasn't easy, but a teacher saw what Isabella needed. She offered extra help, stayed after school to tutor her, and made sure she didn't fall behind. That's the difference your support makes.

At Lancaster Friends School, Isabella found more than academic support. She found belonging, encouragement, and adults who believed in her.

Today, Isabella is thriving as a 9th grader at Milton Hershey School and exploring a future in social work.

Inspired by Isabella's story, several close friends of Lancaster Friends School have committed $50,000 to support our students. Their challenge is simple: help us match their gift by September and raise $100,000 for the children who need us most. From "I had given up being smart" to a young woman with confidence, purpose, and plans for the future—that's the transformation your gift makes possible.

Will you make a gift today? Because somewhere right now, another child is wondering: Am I smart enough? Am I capable enough? Am I even seen? With your help, we can answer: Yes, you are.

A few words from Drew Smith, Friends Council on Education:

To our friends at Lancaster Friends School:

On behalf of the universe of Quaker schools, Friends Council on Education formally welcomes the community of Lancaster Friends School!

Lancaster Friends School’s inaugural school year begins as the oldest Quaker school celebrates the beginning of its 332nd. That first school’s mission was not, as the founders wrote, “to make Quaker preachers,” but rather to gather children from all walks of life that they might together “imagine a more ideal society.” In Friends Council’s view, the Lancaster Friends School has embraced this mission and we are honored to support you on your journey.

Your school opens at a time of social and political turmoil; but be mindful that Quaker schools have endured through turmoil in the past and in each instance leverages the power of continuing revelation to insure that our school communities continue to be better place of equity and belonging for all members of our community. We have full confidence that your school will be such a place and fully expect that the wisdom of your experience will benefit all of us in Quaker education.

Welcome.

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