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POWER Interfaith Statement on Governor Shapiro’s 2026–27 Budget Address FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dionne Watts-Williams / 215-713-4875 / dwattswilliams@powerinterfaith.org Education, Affordability, and Community Protection: What Pennsylvanians…

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POWER Interfaith Statement on Governor Shapiro’s 2026–27 Budget Address FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dionne Watts-Williams / 215-713-4875 / dwattswilliams@powerinterfaith.org Education, Affordability, and Community Protection: What Pennsylvanians…

“Where we put our money shows who we believe matters,”

We urge the General Assembly to build on the progress outlined in @governor.pa.gov budget address and build a budget that centers affordability, safeguards our environment, and ensures dignity and stability for all Pennsylvanians.

Fired up at the @powerinterfaith.bsky.social Affordability Assembly at Mother Bethel AME with Quakers from Germantown, Chestnut Hill, Central Philadelphia and Green Street Friends Meetings and hundreds of other people of faith. #Philly #affordablehousing #powerofthepeople

450 people, 60+ congregations, at least 4 Quaker meetings represented at @powerinterfaith.bsky.social Affordability Assembly this afternoon

Thank you to Councilmembers Isaiah Thomas @cmthomasphl.bsky.social and Nicolas O'Rourke for showing up and listening before speaking to powerful stories of #housing instability from @powerinterfaith.bsky.social activists #philly

The pastor is speaking at the front of the church, with a purple and white banner for POWER Interfaith

Rev. Carolyn C. Cavaness, pastor of Mother Bethel AME Church, welcoming us all, inviting us to be in the work together @powerinterfaith.bsky.social #faith #courage #justice

This Sunday, join us and 40+ congregations for an assembly of people of faith concerned with affordability and cost of living in our city.

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His words endure. The work continues. Happy MLK Day.
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#powerinterfaith #affordablecareact #healthcare

After weeks of pressure, Congress voted to extend enhanced health care tax credits. People across PA organized, called, showed up—and won a critical vote.
Now we carry that momentum to the Senate.
Affordable health care depends on it.

Call your senators today! www.palegis.us/find-my-legi...

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Punching Holes in the Darkness: Faith, Power, and the Common Good. Leading Together in the Age of Authoritarianism

"Hope is built—not discovered. And it is built collectively."
Our Executive Director, Rev. Dr. Gregory Edwards shares his analysis of the current landscape and how collective organizing is the key to combating authoritarianism.

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POWER Interfaith's Statement on the Fatal Shooting in Minnesota Beloved, We are grieving the loss of life in Minnesota following an encounter involving ICE agents and…

Faith teaches us to tell the truth, even when it hurts. We refuse to normalize violence. We choose courage, community, and care. Our full statement addressing the shooting in Minnesota.

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#powerinterfaith #socialjustice #minnesota #solidarity

People of faith in Northwest Philadelphia are coming together to organize ahead of our February 1st Citywide Housing Assembly.
We’re building relationships, mobilizing our congregations, and preparing for bold organizing work in 2026.

Event info: www.powerinterfaith.org/calendar

The HOME plan + the Basic Systems Repair Program can bring real stability and dignity, but they’re only part of the solution. Philadelphia needs real, permanent revenue solutions. Read our full statement at www.powerinterfaith.org

YouTube video by POWER Interfaith POWER Philly Affordability CTA

26 congregations just held 14 press events across Philly because the affordability crisis is deepening—and our communities can’t wait. On February 1st, people of faith are coming together to demand change. Be there.

Register today. secure.ngpvan.com/vgy7B36FC0ie...

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United Methodists from across Philadelphia gather to advocate for change amidst affordability crisis

United Methodist congregations across Philly met at Mother African Zoar UMC last month to shed light on the growing affordability crisis in the city. Our faith traditions teach us that faith without works is dead. This is the work. The time to mobilize is now.

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ICYMI! Northeast Philly, we’re organizing.
Join us for a strategic meeting where new and experienced community members can connect and build power together. In a city facing an affordability crisis, our unity — rooted in faith and action — is essential.
Register: www.powerinterfaith.org/calendar

Sylvia Witherspoon, POWER member and community leader, is featured by WHYY/Billy Penn for her ongoing work in our housing & education campaigns.
She reminds us: justice has no age limit — and the time to organize is now.
Full article:
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If you've been on the fence about stepping into consistent organizing, this is a meeting you won't want to miss! Our Northeast Philly team is convening next week as we continue to shape our vision of an affordable Philadelphia.
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The answer is no! Philadelphians are suffering a man-made affordability crisis. Recent tax cuts to the BIRT have are only benefiting big businesses and corporate investors. Our people are being displaced, and being forced to make impossible decisions between what bills they can pay each month.

Faith leaders call for housing affordability and a repeal of city’s business tax cuts - The Chestnut Hill Local Faith leaders called for housing affordability and a repeal of the city’s business tax cuts last week during a series of press conferences in neighborhoods across the city including the Northwest.

This past weekend our faith leaders stood united against Philly’s harmful BIRT tax cuts. As Jayson Massey shared, they’ll cost the city $2.8B and force residents to carry the load.
We’re organizing hard ahead of our Feb 1 assembly.
Read the full story here:
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The BIRT tax cuts are squeezing families citywide, and our congregations are pushing back.
Tomorrow, Northwest Philly gathers at Germantown Friends (6–8pm) to take the next step in demanding a city that invests in people—not corporations.
Join us: www.powerinterfaith.org/calendar

The PA budget passed—and it’s a win for justice in education. 🙌
Faith leaders, parents, and organizers stood together and made this happen.
This is what #FaithInAction looks like. Read our full press release here powerinterfaith.org/category/pre... #powerinterfaith #educationjustice #pabudget

Philly activists call on elected officials to repeal cuts to city’s business tax POWER Interfaith members fear the loss of revenue due to BIRT cuts could raise property taxes and slash critical services.

Yesterday, we gathered at Saint Vincent DePaul Catholic Parish demanding one thing; an affordable Philadelphia. The recent cuts to the BIRT tax keep corporations flourishing, but keep the people suffering. Read the piece from @whyynews.bsky.social whyy.org/articles/phi...

Philly Congregations Call for Action to End City Affordability Crisis stop giving away critical tax dollars to big corporations while everyday Philadelphians struggle November 4, 2025 Congregations…

BREAKING: Congregations across Philadelphia are holding multiple press events to issue a clarion call about the city’s growing affordability crisis. Find a press event near you and stand with us as we share our vision for an affordable Philadelphia! powerinterfaith.org/2025/11/elem...

Schools shouldn’t have to beg to stay open.
Morrisville might close classrooms if the PA budget doesn’t pass soon.
This is a moral failure — not a money issue.

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It's Election Day in PA! Make sure you know your rights! Poll locations are open from 7am-8pm! Not sure where your polling location is? Click here to find it! 👉https://www.pa.gov/services/vote/find-your-local-polling-place

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⏰ It’s the last day to register to vote in PA!
Register online, by mail (postmarked today), or in person at your county election office.
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Make sure your voice is heard!
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Letter to editor: Pennsylvania needs a state budget Letter to editor: Pennsylvania needs a state budget

“The time to fund our schools is now.” — Gary Sieling, POWER Member

PA schools are borrowing money just to keep the lights on. This is a moral failure.

Link to our recent press piece: www.thereporteronline.com/2025/10/10/l... #socialjustice #educationjustice