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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…

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Statement on the Bondi Beach Attack in Sydney, Australia

December 15, 2025 Announcements, News, Statements

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We are deeply shaken by the news of yesterday’s deadly attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, where people gathered for a Hanukkah celebration were struck by gunfire in a violent act that authorities…

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,…

Philly Faith Leaders & Residents Issue a Call to City Council on Harmful Tax Cuts That Deepen the City’s Affordability Crisis

November 17, 2025 Announcements, Economic Justice, In the Media, Legislation, News, Philadelphia, Policy, Press Releases

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dionne Watts-Williams / 215-713-4875 / press@powerinterfaith.org Philadelphia, PA (November 19, 2025) - The federal government may be back open and Pennsylvania’s long-stalled budget is finally in place, but for…

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…

Philly Congregations Call for Action to End City Affordability Crisis

November 4, 2025 Announcements, Economic Justice, In the Media, News, Philadelphia, Press Releases

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stop giving away critical tax dollars to big corporations while everyday Philadelphians struggle November 4, 2025 Congregations across Philadelphia are holding multiple press events to issue a clarion call about the city’s growing…

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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…

POWER Interfaith Responds to Senate Budget Vote; Calls it a Betrayal of Pennsylvania’s Children

August 14, 2025 Announcements, News, Press Releases

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dionne Watts-Williams / press@powerinterfaith.org / 215-713-4875 POWER Interfaith Responds to Senate Budget Vote; Calls it a Betrayal of Pennsylvania’s Children Philadelphia, PA (February 2, 2026) - Yesterday, more than…

BIG WIN: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Rules in Favor of Energy Justice Advocates

July 7, 2025 Announcements, Climate Justice, Criminal Justice Reform, Legislation, News, PA, Philadelphia

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The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission just ruled in favor of the Energy Justice Advocates - led by POWER Interfaith - upholding the First Amendment and blocking Philadelphia Gas Works from demanding our private…

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…

POWER Calls for Peace, Understanding, and Unity in Aftermath of Embassy Shooting in Washington, D.C.-

May 23, 2025 Announcements, News, Press Releases, Statements

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A Call for Peace, Understanding, and Unity Dear POWER Interfaith Family, I write to you today with a heavy heart. As many of you may have heard, a devastating act of violence took…

Faith Leaders Organize Across PA to Support Fair School Funding Amid National Attacks

April 3, 2025 Announcements, Education, News, PA, Press Releases

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dionne Watts-Williams / 215-713-4875 / press@powerinterfaith.org Faith Leaders Organize Across PA to Support Fair School Funding Amid National Attacks Philadelphia, PA (April 3, 2025) - Faith leaders,…