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POWER is a grassroots organization of Pennsylvania
individuals and congregations committed to racial
justice, economic justice and a more livable planet...
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affordability

philadelphia affordability report

We created a report based on the stories shared with our community members about the costs of living crisis and impact of continued funding cuts.

Our Fight for an affordable philadelphia

Our City-wide assembly for affordability

On February 1, 2026 over 500 people across 30 congregations met with members of city council at the historic Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church to confront our city's growing affordability crisis.

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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Read breaking policy news, announcements and press releases on our efforts to lead PA toward a more equitable future.
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From climate to criminal justice reform, help us deconstruct institutions rooted in prejudice and hatred of all forms.
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Press Releases

POWER Interfaith Calls for Emergency Hearings as Federal Cuts Threaten Philadelphia’s Most Vulnerable
  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, March 16, 2026 Contact: Dionne Watts-Williams, dwattswilliams@powerinterfaith.org, 215-713-4875 PHILADELPHIA –…
Faith Leaders Meet at Governor Shapiro’s Philly Office; Urge Action on Escalating ICE Activity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dionne Watts-Williams / 215-713-4875 / dwattswilliams@powerinterfaith.org  Philadelphia, PA (February 24, 2026) -…
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…
More Than 500 Philadelphians Share Public Testimony with City Council Members at Citywide Summit, Launch Affordability Agenda
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dionne Watts-Williams / 215-713-4875 / dwattswilliams@powerinterfaith.org Philadelphia, PA (February 2, 2026) -…
POWER Interfaith’s Statement on the Killing of Alex Pretti
Beloved, Once again, we are confronted with a devastating truth: another person, Alex Pretti, is dead after…
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…
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Statement on the Bondi Beach Attack in Sydney, Australia
We are deeply shaken by the news of yesterday’s deadly attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, where…
 A Chance for Real Change: POWER Interfaith’s Statement on the H.O.M.E. Plan
Just a few weeks ago, 26 congregations across our city opened their buildings, hosting events on the…
Philly Faith Leaders & Residents Issue a Call to City Council on Harmful Tax Cuts That Deepen the City’s Affordability Crisis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dionne Watts-Williams / 215-713-4875 / press@powerinterfaith.org  Philadelphia, PA (November 19, 2025) - The…
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…
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