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Protecting our Neighborhoods

Taking a Stand for Affordability in Philadelphia

Faith leaders across Philadelphia are sounding the alarm that the current approach prioritizes corporate tax breaks over the needs of residents and neighborhoods. Throughout November, our congregations are taking action and relaying our shared vision of an affordable Philadelphia.

Creating opportunity for our children

Full & Fair Education Funding for Public Schools

Organizing for fair and equitable education funding, we forge relationships with parents, educators, taxpayers and affiliates to ensure our children learn and develop in safe and responsive environments.

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Whether you’re called to this work through your congregation, your community, or your lived experience, you are the story. And your voice can move others to act. Learn about fellow organizers and congregants who are devoted to the call for justice.

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Press Releases

POWER Interfaith Celebrates Passage of State Budget as a Victory for Pennsylvania’s Children and Communities
Philadelphia, PA (November 13, 2-25) - POWER Interfaith celebrates the passage of Pennsylvania’s 2025-2026 state budget as…
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…
Rev. Scott Dorsey
Reverend Scott Dorsey: Faith Leadership in Action
"the church has to have a voice in speaking up for things we see is right or…
Fair Public Education Funding is a Ship that Needs to Sail: An Op-Ed by POWER Leader, Michelle Williams Lopez
Michelle Williams Lopez (center) with fellow organizers at POWER's Leadership. Summit, July 2025.   Source: The…
A Matter of Values: Our Letter to the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation
October 1, 2025 U.S. Sen. John Fetterman U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick U.S.…
Addressing the Utah Valley University & Evergreen High School Shootings: A Statement from Our Executive Director
We are saddened by the tragic events of yesterday - the shooting at Utah Valley University that…
Parties to PGW’s Rate Case Reach Agreement on Proposed Settlement That Contains Major Wins for Affordability and Clean Energy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Devin McDougall / Counsel for the Energy Justice Advocates / 917-628-7411 /…
POWER Interfaith News
POWER Interfaith Responds to Senate Budget Vote; Calls it a Betrayal of Pennsylvania’s Children
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dionne Watts-Williams / press@powerinterfaith.org / 215-713-4875 POWER Interfaith Responds to Senate Budget Vote;…
Kimya Williams FOJ
Kimya Williams: Leading Through Vocal Action in Southwest Philadelphia
"When people feel comfortable telling their story, it makes a world of difference" "In the end, we…
Tess Feiler
Tess Feiler: Advocating Through Empathy & Community Empowerment
"While Suffering is Inevitable In This World, I believe that Justice can bring beauty for ashes from…
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We continue to organize and demand for fair funding in Pennsylvania. We come together with our weekly action to demand that Pennsylvania fully and fairly funds public education—for every student, in every zip code. By signing up, you’re joining hundreds of others across Pennsylvania to raise your voice, share your power, and keep the pressure on.

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