Action Reconciliation Service For Peace - ARSP

✨ We have an incredible story to share.

Our next post features Pauline, one of our volunteers supporting . In her free time, Pauline loves exploring her favorite city, Chicago, meeting new people, and pursuing one of her hobbies: knitting.

Through a local knitting group, she met Margaret—and that encounter set an extraordinary story in motion.

But the story doesn't end there. With the invaluable support of Jo-Ellyn Decker, Research and Reference Librarian at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Pauline was able to uncover crucial details and ultimately connect with Evelyn.

We are incredibly proud of volunteers like Pauline, who embody the very best of our program: curiosity, initiative, compassion, and a commitment to building meaningful connections across generations.

Stay tuned for the full story—you won't want to miss it. ❤️

In honor of the World Cup, ARSP volunteer Tom (middle!) has been practicing soccer with his international Philadelphia team since he arrived last September. Not sure they made the qualifications, but nice try.

Happy Friday 😀

In August 2026, our new volunteer from the US, Jack, will volunteer with ARSP/ASF at the Concentration Camp Memorial in Germany for one year. Jack decided to visit the site and met current volunteers Margalit (USA) and Emma (Netherlands).
In his words:
“It was great being able to see the area and the facilities in which I
will be living and working, and getting to meet both of the current
ASF representatives, they were tremendous as well. I am glad that I was
also able to further familiarize myself with the Deutsche Bahn, among
other things”.