"It's a lot of money. It's not just a ramp. The foundation has to be adjusted, and the door needs to be widened. The whole entryway is extensive. The house is listed in San Jose's Historic Resources Inventory, which requires additional permits to make adjustments while preserving the home's original integrity."
"The testimonies of community, equality and stewardship. Each of those plays into being open as a community to everyone. The campaign is rooted in Quaker tenets that emphasize accessibility and inclusion as fundamental to their faith practice and community values."
"Coming together with like-minded people to meditate together and know that we all believe in the testimonies is important. It's all about bringing peace to myself and the world, reflecting the Quaker commitment to community, equality and sustainability across 41 years of membership."
The San Jose Meeting House, a historic Quaker congregation celebrating its 140th anniversary, is undertaking extensive renovations to achieve Americans with Disabilities Act compliance. The project requires more work than initially anticipated due to the building's historic status and listing on San Jose's Historic Resources Inventory. Foundation adjustments, door widening, and entryway modifications are necessary. The congregation has raised $350,934 of its $391,601 goal. Fundraising efforts include benefit events designed to increase community visibility. The accessibility initiative reflects core Quaker principles of community, equality, and stewardship, ensuring the meeting house welcomes everyone.
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