POWER is an interfaith organization committed to implementing systemic change for the betterment of PA communities. We represent populace transcending borders across race, faith, income level, and neighborhood.
Have you every been stopped by the Philadelphia police and immediately towed? We want to learn about your experience. POWER is collaborating with New Sanctuary Movement to change the way this unduly harsh policy is applied.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2023 CONTACT: Ian Pajer-Rogers, ACLU of Pennsylvania, media@aclupa.org Inga Sarda-Sorensen, ACLU National, 347-514-3984, isarda-sorensen@aclu.org PITTSBURGH, PA — A federal court in western…
November 9, 2023 POWER Interfaith Takes On Philadelphia Gas Works, Secures Significant Victories for Affordable Utilities Local congregations organized to fight PGW’s rate increase and…
Statement from Gayle Lacks and Michael Clemmons, Co-Chairs of LiveFree for POWER Interfaith with Elder Melanie DeBouse and Rev. Mark Kelly Tyler, Co-Directors of LiveFree…
A voucher system would allow wealthy school districts to retain high quality local public schools—free, open to all, and democratically governed By Bishop Dwayne Royster…
Grassroots Community Leaders Call for Action from General Assembly as they respond to the newly unveiled schedule to address the Commonwealth's Unconstitutional School Funding System…
Few disagree that PECO supplying electricity using 100% renewable energy is a divine goal. But the devil is in the clean energy transition details. POWER…
For nearly a decade, POWER Interfaith, Pennsylvania's largest faith-based organizing movement with over 200 congregations of over 20 different faith traditions, has organized clergy congregations…
The roots of African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E) Church sprung from rebellion and civil disobedience, championing for social justice and voter rights for all. Lillie Gorham,…
We at POWER Interfaith support our partners at the ACLU in their challenge to the current Pennsylvania Mail Ballot rule that disenfranchised voters in the…
This last weekend before the election was crammed with get-out-the-vote efforts in Black neighborhoods across Philly — many spearheaded by the faith-based community. by Lynette…
We created our Freedom Express bus tour to unify our voices against voter suppression and ensure every voice is heard equally and without barriers. We…
Faith leaders organized thousands of voters across the state, at stops in more than 16 cities, calling for healing our democracy and highlighting the urgency…
Advisory – TOMORROW: BRIEFING ON VOTER AND ELECTION PROTECTION IN PENNSYLVANIA Virtual Press Conference with Experts Offering Analysis and Expectations for PA Midterm for Press,…
Across Pennsylvania, White Christian Nationalism is literally on the ballot this fall. That’s why we’re firing up the #FreedomExpress. This tour will promote a vision…
Education Advocates Celebrate Victory For Students & Schools In PA Budget HARRISBURG, PA (July 14th) - Last week, Gov. Tom Wolf solidified the $45.2 billion…
Dear POWER Family, Time to celebrate POWER Interfaith's WINS on Education Funding! What WINS you ask? $525,000,000 in new Basic Education Funding in the largest…
Thank you to Rep. Kristine Howard (PA 167th). For unambiguously stating her support for POWER's position concerning Gov. Wolf's state budget proposal for schools. Rep…