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Faith Leaders Meet at Governor Shapiro’s Philly Office; Urge Action on Escalating ICE Activity

February 25, 2026 News, Press Releases

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dionne Watts-Williams / 215-713-4875 / dwattswilliams@powerinterfaith.org Philadelphia, PA (February 24, 2026) - Last Thursday, February 19, faith leaders from POWER Interfaith met with representatives from the Office of…

POWER Interfaith Statement on Governor Shapiro’s 2026–27 Budget Address

February 4, 2026 News, Press Releases, Statements

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dionne Watts-Williams / 215-713-4875 / dwattswilliams@powerinterfaith.org Education, Affordability, and Community Protection: What Pennsylvanians Need (Philadelphia, PA: February 2, 2026) - Today, Governor Shapiro laid out his vision for Pennsylvania’s…

More Than 500 Philadelphians Share Public Testimony with City Council Members at Citywide Summit, Launch Affordability Agenda

February 2, 2026 Announcements, News, Philadelphia, Press Releases

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dionne Watts-Williams / 215-713-4875 / dwattswilliams@powerinterfaith.org Philadelphia, PA (February 2, 2026) - Yesterday, more than 500 Philadelphians from over 30 congregations and faith traditions braved the frigid temperatures…

POWER Interfaith’s Statement on the Killing of Alex Pretti

January 27, 2026 News

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Beloved, Once again, we are confronted with a devastating truth: another person, Alex Pretti, is dead after being shot by immigration officers in Minnesota. And once again, the public is being asked to…

POWER Interfaith’s Statement on the Fatal Shooting in Minnesota

January 7, 2026 News, Statements

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Beloved, We are grieving the loss of life in Minnesota following an encounter involving ICE agents and community members engaged in protest. A person is dead. Families are shattered. A community is left…

A Chance for Real Change: POWER Interfaith’s Statement on the H.O.M.E. Plan

December 12, 2025 News, Statements

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Just a few weeks ago, 26 congregations across our city opened their buildings, hosting events on the affordability crisis in our city. Over five days, dozens of Philadelphians shared stories about leaking roofs,…

POWER Interfaith Celebrates Passage of State Budget as a Victory for Pennsylvania’s Children and Communities

November 13, 2025 News, Press Releases

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Philadelphia, PA (November 13, 2-25) - POWER Interfaith celebrates the passage of Pennsylvania’s 2025-2026 state budget as a victory for every child, parent, and educator who has raised their voice for justice in…

Rev. Scott Dorsey

Reverend Scott Dorsey: Faith Leadership in Action

October 8, 2025 Faces of Justice, News

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"the church has to have a voice in speaking up for things we see is right or wrong" Faith leaders across Pennsylvania are taking a stand and using their voices outside of…

Fair Public Education Funding is a Ship that Needs to Sail: An Op-Ed by POWER Leader, Michelle Williams Lopez

October 7, 2025 News

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Michelle Williams Lopez (center) with fellow organizers at POWER's Leadership. Summit, July 2025. Source: The Morning Call The current state budget impasse should be of concern to all those who care…

A Matter of Values: Our Letter to the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation

October 1, 2025 Announcements, In the Media, News, Press Releases, Statements

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October 1, 2025 U.S. Sen. John Fetterman U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon…

Addressing the Utah Valley University & Evergreen High School Shootings: A Statement from Our Executive Director

September 11, 2025 News, Statements

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We are saddened by the tragic events of yesterday - the shooting at Utah Valley University that took the life of Charlie Kirk, a commentator and founder of Turning Point USA, and the…

Parties to PGW’s Rate Case Reach Agreement on Proposed Settlement That Contains Major Wins for Affordability and Clean Energy

August 19, 2025 News

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Devin McDougall / Counsel for the Energy Justice Advocates / 917-628-7411 / dmcdougall@earthjustice.org Philadelphia, PA (August 18, 2025) - The parties to Philadelphia Gas Works’ (“PGW”) current rate…

Kimya Williams FOJ

Kimya Williams: Leading Through Vocal Action in Southwest Philadelphia

August 11, 2025 Faces of Justice

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"When people feel comfortable telling their story, it makes a world of difference" "In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." - Martin…

Tess Feiler

Tess Feiler: Advocating Through Empathy & Community Empowerment

August 1, 2025 Faces of Justice

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"While Suffering is Inevitable In This World, I believe that Justice can bring beauty for ashes from all we face" The everyday person finds themselves in the midst of war with racism,…

Meg Cruz: Organizing for Affordable Housing in Philadelphia

July 28, 2025 Faces of Justice

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"Large Scale, Large Money Developers and Companies Are Trying to Move All of Us like Chess Pieces. A Clear Sign We need to be organizing with each other" Philadelphia has been known…

Basheemah FOJ

Basheemah Brown: Promoting Civic Engagement and Political Education in Philadelphia

July 17, 2025 Faces of Justice

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"The people closest to the pain are the ones who need political education the most" With so many things affecting our country, and especially our communities, the lack of political education has…

John Barnett: Organizing for Education in Chester County

July 16, 2025 Faces of Justice

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"Education itself gives kids a chance for a better life. as a state, we can't deny that" Retirement is a time for many to enjoy all the fruit's of one's labor.…

Pastor Daniel Eisenberg: Leading with Faith in Action in Northeast Philadelphia

July 10, 2025 Faces of Justice

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Pastor Daniel eisenberg: leading with faith in action in northeast philadelphia "we are loved beyond measure, and never forgotten by God; which is why I am called to this work." The term "Faith…

Natalia Naranjo: Cultivating Community In Norristown, Pennsylvania

July 9, 2025 Faces of Justice

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Natalia naranjo: cultivating community in Norristown, Pennsylvania “Community has always meant showing up for each other, whether it was showing up for people after a house fire and needed help paying bills…

Doubling Down on PA’s Fossil Fuel Extraction is a Direct Threat to Public Health: An Essay by Pamela Darville

June 3, 2025 News

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Fossil fuel extraction has been a huge topic of discussion regarding the sanctity of our environment, especially within Pennsylvania. While many lawmakers have looked to increase the amount of drilling that…