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,…
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…
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…
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…
"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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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: August 14, 2025) – Yesterday, Senate Republicans…
"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…
"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,…
"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…
"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…
"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
"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
“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…
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…
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…
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…