Power Interfaith
@powerinterfaith.bsky.social
We are a grassroots non-profit organization lead by faith; We organize toward a new society based on equity, sustainability, and love.
Learn more about our fight for justice at www.powerinterfaith.org
Learn more about our fight for justice at www.powerinterfaith.org
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Hey there! We are POWER Interfaith, a grassroots organization dedicated to racial and social justice. We are comprised of over 50 different congregations, using our faith and moral grounding to organize and empower Pennsylvanians to live and work together. powerinterfaith.org/about/
If you've been on the fence about stepping into consistent organizing, this is a meeting you won't want to miss! Our Northeast Philly team is convening next week as we continue to shape our vision of an affordable Philadelphia.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:25 PM
If you've been on the fence about stepping into consistent organizing, this is a meeting you won't want to miss! Our Northeast Philly team is convening next week as we continue to shape our vision of an affordable Philadelphia.
🗓️ Sign up now at secure.ngpvan.com/Y36dMUcOFUWn...
🗓️ Sign up now at secure.ngpvan.com/Y36dMUcOFUWn...
The answer is no! Philadelphians are suffering a man-made affordability crisis. Recent tax cuts to the BIRT have are only benefiting big businesses and corporate investors. Our people are being displaced, and being forced to make impossible decisions between what bills they can pay each month.
Corporate investors buy one in four Philly home to rent out, blocking out home ownership for our community members. Can we still afford to own a piece of our city?
The Fight for Philly’s Front Doors
Corporate investors are scooping up homes in Philadelphia. Can ordinary citizens still afford to own a piece of their own city?
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
November 21, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The answer is no! Philadelphians are suffering a man-made affordability crisis. Recent tax cuts to the BIRT have are only benefiting big businesses and corporate investors. Our people are being displaced, and being forced to make impossible decisions between what bills they can pay each month.
This past weekend our faith leaders stood united against Philly’s harmful BIRT tax cuts. As Jayson Massey shared, they’ll cost the city $2.8B and force residents to carry the load.
We’re organizing hard ahead of our Feb 1 assembly.
Read the full story here:
chestnuthilllocal.com/stories/fait...
We’re organizing hard ahead of our Feb 1 assembly.
Read the full story here:
chestnuthilllocal.com/stories/fait...
Faith leaders call for housing affordability and a repeal of city’s business tax cuts - The Chestnut Hill Local
Faith leaders called for housing affordability and a repeal of the city’s business tax cuts last week during a series of press conferences in neighborhoods across the city including the Northwest.
chestnuthilllocal.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
This past weekend our faith leaders stood united against Philly’s harmful BIRT tax cuts. As Jayson Massey shared, they’ll cost the city $2.8B and force residents to carry the load.
We’re organizing hard ahead of our Feb 1 assembly.
Read the full story here:
chestnuthilllocal.com/stories/fait...
We’re organizing hard ahead of our Feb 1 assembly.
Read the full story here:
chestnuthilllocal.com/stories/fait...
The BIRT tax cuts are squeezing families citywide, and our congregations are pushing back.
Tomorrow, Northwest Philly gathers at Germantown Friends (6–8pm) to take the next step in demanding a city that invests in people—not corporations.
Join us: www.powerinterfaith.org/calendar
Tomorrow, Northwest Philly gathers at Germantown Friends (6–8pm) to take the next step in demanding a city that invests in people—not corporations.
Join us: www.powerinterfaith.org/calendar
November 17, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The BIRT tax cuts are squeezing families citywide, and our congregations are pushing back.
Tomorrow, Northwest Philly gathers at Germantown Friends (6–8pm) to take the next step in demanding a city that invests in people—not corporations.
Join us: www.powerinterfaith.org/calendar
Tomorrow, Northwest Philly gathers at Germantown Friends (6–8pm) to take the next step in demanding a city that invests in people—not corporations.
Join us: www.powerinterfaith.org/calendar
The PA budget passed—and it’s a win for justice in education. 🙌
Faith leaders, parents, and organizers stood together and made this happen.
This is what #FaithInAction looks like. Read our full press release here powerinterfaith.org/category/pre... #powerinterfaith #educationjustice #pabudget
Faith leaders, parents, and organizers stood together and made this happen.
This is what #FaithInAction looks like. Read our full press release here powerinterfaith.org/category/pre... #powerinterfaith #educationjustice #pabudget
November 13, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The PA budget passed—and it’s a win for justice in education. 🙌
Faith leaders, parents, and organizers stood together and made this happen.
This is what #FaithInAction looks like. Read our full press release here powerinterfaith.org/category/pre... #powerinterfaith #educationjustice #pabudget
Faith leaders, parents, and organizers stood together and made this happen.
This is what #FaithInAction looks like. Read our full press release here powerinterfaith.org/category/pre... #powerinterfaith #educationjustice #pabudget
Yesterday, we gathered at Saint Vincent DePaul Catholic Parish demanding one thing; an affordable Philadelphia. The recent cuts to the BIRT tax keep corporations flourishing, but keep the people suffering. Read the piece from @whyynews.bsky.social whyy.org/articles/phi...
Philly activists call on elected officials to repeal cuts to city’s business tax
POWER Interfaith members fear the loss of revenue due to BIRT cuts could raise property taxes and slash critical services.
whyy.org
November 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Yesterday, we gathered at Saint Vincent DePaul Catholic Parish demanding one thing; an affordable Philadelphia. The recent cuts to the BIRT tax keep corporations flourishing, but keep the people suffering. Read the piece from @whyynews.bsky.social whyy.org/articles/phi...
BREAKING: Congregations across Philadelphia are holding multiple press events to issue a clarion call about the city’s growing affordability crisis. Find a press event near you and stand with us as we share our vision for an affordable Philadelphia! powerinterfaith.org/2025/11/elem...
Philly Congregations Call for Action to End City Affordability Crisis
stop giving away critical tax dollars to big corporations while everyday Philadelphians struggle November 4, 2025 Congregations…
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November 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
BREAKING: Congregations across Philadelphia are holding multiple press events to issue a clarion call about the city’s growing affordability crisis. Find a press event near you and stand with us as we share our vision for an affordable Philadelphia! powerinterfaith.org/2025/11/elem...
Schools shouldn’t have to beg to stay open.
Morrisville might close classrooms if the PA budget doesn’t pass soon.
This is a moral failure — not a money issue.
6abc.com/amp/post/mor...
#powerinterfaith #socialjustice #communityorganizing
Morrisville might close classrooms if the PA budget doesn’t pass soon.
This is a moral failure — not a money issue.
6abc.com/amp/post/mor...
#powerinterfaith #socialjustice #communityorganizing
Morrisville school funding crisis: Bucks County school district faces closure in January if Pennsylvania budget isn't passed | 6abc.com
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6abc.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Schools shouldn’t have to beg to stay open.
Morrisville might close classrooms if the PA budget doesn’t pass soon.
This is a moral failure — not a money issue.
6abc.com/amp/post/mor...
#powerinterfaith #socialjustice #communityorganizing
Morrisville might close classrooms if the PA budget doesn’t pass soon.
This is a moral failure — not a money issue.
6abc.com/amp/post/mor...
#powerinterfaith #socialjustice #communityorganizing
It's Election Day in PA! Make sure you know your rights! Poll locations are open from 7am-8pm! Not sure where your polling location is? Click here to find it! 👉https://www.pa.gov/services/vote/find-your-local-polling-place
#powerinterfaith #socialjustice #votepa #civicengagement
#powerinterfaith #socialjustice #votepa #civicengagement
November 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
It's Election Day in PA! Make sure you know your rights! Poll locations are open from 7am-8pm! Not sure where your polling location is? Click here to find it! 👉https://www.pa.gov/services/vote/find-your-local-polling-place
#powerinterfaith #socialjustice #votepa #civicengagement
#powerinterfaith #socialjustice #votepa #civicengagement
⏰ It’s the last day to register to vote in PA!
Register online, by mail (postmarked today), or in person at your county election office.
👉 pavoterservices.pa.gov
Make sure your voice is heard!
#powerinterfaith #socialjustice #civicengagement #pavotes
Register online, by mail (postmarked today), or in person at your county election office.
👉 pavoterservices.pa.gov
Make sure your voice is heard!
#powerinterfaith #socialjustice #civicengagement #pavotes
October 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
⏰ It’s the last day to register to vote in PA!
Register online, by mail (postmarked today), or in person at your county election office.
👉 pavoterservices.pa.gov
Make sure your voice is heard!
#powerinterfaith #socialjustice #civicengagement #pavotes
Register online, by mail (postmarked today), or in person at your county election office.
👉 pavoterservices.pa.gov
Make sure your voice is heard!
#powerinterfaith #socialjustice #civicengagement #pavotes
“The time to fund our schools is now.” — Gary Sieling, POWER Member
PA schools are borrowing money just to keep the lights on. This is a moral failure.
Link to our recent press piece: www.thereporteronline.com/2025/10/10/l... #socialjustice #educationjustice
PA schools are borrowing money just to keep the lights on. This is a moral failure.
Link to our recent press piece: www.thereporteronline.com/2025/10/10/l... #socialjustice #educationjustice
Letter to editor: Pennsylvania needs a state budget
Letter to editor: Pennsylvania needs a state budget
www.thereporteronline.com
October 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM
“The time to fund our schools is now.” — Gary Sieling, POWER Member
PA schools are borrowing money just to keep the lights on. This is a moral failure.
Link to our recent press piece: www.thereporteronline.com/2025/10/10/l... #socialjustice #educationjustice
PA schools are borrowing money just to keep the lights on. This is a moral failure.
Link to our recent press piece: www.thereporteronline.com/2025/10/10/l... #socialjustice #educationjustice
POWER leader Michelle Williams Lopez writes in her op-ed that full and fair funding isn’t just an education issue, it’s a justice issue. powerinterfaith.org/2025/10/fair...
Op-Ed courtesy of The Morning Call
#powerinterfaith #oped #educationjustice #paeducation
Op-Ed courtesy of The Morning Call
#powerinterfaith #oped #educationjustice #paeducation
Fair Public Education Funding is a Ship that Needs to Sail: An Op-Ed by POWER Leader, Michelle Williams Lopez
Michelle Williams Lopez (center) with fellow organizers at POWER’s Leadership. Summit, July 2025. Source: The Morning…
powerinterfaith.org
October 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM
POWER leader Michelle Williams Lopez writes in her op-ed that full and fair funding isn’t just an education issue, it’s a justice issue. powerinterfaith.org/2025/10/fair...
Op-Ed courtesy of The Morning Call
#powerinterfaith #oped #educationjustice #paeducation
Op-Ed courtesy of The Morning Call
#powerinterfaith #oped #educationjustice #paeducation
Families can’t bear higher healthcare costs & cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, housing, & education. We urged PA’s Congress members: act with conscience & protect our communities. ✊ Read our values letter: powerinterfaith.org/2025/10/a-ma...
#powerinterfaith #lettertocongress #pennsylvania #budgetbill
#powerinterfaith #lettertocongress #pennsylvania #budgetbill
A Matter of Values: Our Letter to the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation
October 1, 2025 U.S. Sen. John FettermanU.S. Sen. Dave McCormickU.S. Rep. Brian FitzpatrickU.S. Rep. Brendan BoyleU.S. Rep.…
powerinterfaith.org
October 1, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Families can’t bear higher healthcare costs & cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, housing, & education. We urged PA’s Congress members: act with conscience & protect our communities. ✊ Read our values letter: powerinterfaith.org/2025/10/a-ma...
#powerinterfaith #lettertocongress #pennsylvania #budgetbill
#powerinterfaith #lettertocongress #pennsylvania #budgetbill
Philadelphia Gas Works isn’t just raising bills. They’re spending YOUR money to sell a lie. Their ads rebrand dirty, expensive methane gas as “clean,” exploiting safety PSAs to greenwash fossil fuels. Philly deserves transparency & a real clean energy future.
whyy.org/articles/pgw...
whyy.org/articles/pgw...
Why does PGW spend ratepayer money to promote natural gas as 'clean' energy?
Utility records show Philadelphia Gas Works spent $4.2 million on promotions over a 14-month period ending in November 2024.
whyy.org
September 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Philadelphia Gas Works isn’t just raising bills. They’re spending YOUR money to sell a lie. Their ads rebrand dirty, expensive methane gas as “clean,” exploiting safety PSAs to greenwash fossil fuels. Philly deserves transparency & a real clean energy future.
whyy.org/articles/pgw...
whyy.org/articles/pgw...
Faith without action is silence. Join us in telling Congress: fight for justice, dignity & compassion. Sign on 👉 act.faithinaction.org/a/tell-your-... #FightForAllOfUs #Powerinterfaith #socialjustice
Sign on Letter to Tell Senators to Fight for All of Us
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September 24, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Faith without action is silence. Join us in telling Congress: fight for justice, dignity & compassion. Sign on 👉 act.faithinaction.org/a/tell-your-... #FightForAllOfUs #Powerinterfaith #socialjustice
Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay ! Your voice matters! it starts with making sure you’re registered. Take a minute to check your status and encourage friends + family to do the same. Democracy is stronger when we all participate! Register to vote today! vote.pa/register/
September 16, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay ! Your voice matters! it starts with making sure you’re registered. Take a minute to check your status and encourage friends + family to do the same. Democracy is stronger when we all participate! Register to vote today! vote.pa/register/
"Violence in any form is wrong, and is a severe sickness, indicative of a deeper pathology in our nation that must be addressed." - Rev. Dr. Gregory Edwards, Executive Director of POWER Interfaith
Our full statement to yesterday's atrocity: powerinterfaith.org/2025/09/addr...
Our full statement to yesterday's atrocity: powerinterfaith.org/2025/09/addr...
Addressing the Utah Valley University & Evergreen High School Shootings: A Statement from Our Executive Director
We are saddened by the tragic events of yesterday – the shooting at Utah Valley University that…
powerinterfaith.org
September 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
"Violence in any form is wrong, and is a severe sickness, indicative of a deeper pathology in our nation that must be addressed." - Rev. Dr. Gregory Edwards, Executive Director of POWER Interfaith
Our full statement to yesterday's atrocity: powerinterfaith.org/2025/09/addr...
Our full statement to yesterday's atrocity: powerinterfaith.org/2025/09/addr...
Norristown parents are organizing. Last month was just the start. On Sept 20, 3–5 PM at Power in the Cross Church, we continue the fight for education justice. Register here: secure.everyaction.com/lYI9j_dnPE64...
#powerinterfaith #educationjustice #paeducation #norristown
#powerinterfaith #educationjustice #paeducation #norristown
September 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Norristown parents are organizing. Last month was just the start. On Sept 20, 3–5 PM at Power in the Cross Church, we continue the fight for education justice. Register here: secure.everyaction.com/lYI9j_dnPE64...
#powerinterfaith #educationjustice #paeducation #norristown
#powerinterfaith #educationjustice #paeducation #norristown
Housing costs keep rising, but we can fight back! Join us Sept 16 at Germantown Friends Meeting (6–8 PM) as we organize for affordable housing in NW Philly. 🏘️ RSVP here: secure.everyaction.com/CYRtWnkr6Ua9...
#powerinterfaith #socialjustice #affordablehousing #philadelphia
#powerinterfaith #socialjustice #affordablehousing #philadelphia
September 9, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Housing costs keep rising, but we can fight back! Join us Sept 16 at Germantown Friends Meeting (6–8 PM) as we organize for affordable housing in NW Philly. 🏘️ RSVP here: secure.everyaction.com/CYRtWnkr6Ua9...
#powerinterfaith #socialjustice #affordablehousing #philadelphia
#powerinterfaith #socialjustice #affordablehousing #philadelphia
📢 Every week, we take action together for equitable education in Pennsylvania’s public schools. From phone calls to town halls, our Fair Funding Friday actions keep the pressure on lawmakers to deliver the full & fair funding our kids deserve. 💪🏽
Opt in at www.powerinterfaith.org/fairfunding
Opt in at www.powerinterfaith.org/fairfunding
September 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
📢 Every week, we take action together for equitable education in Pennsylvania’s public schools. From phone calls to town halls, our Fair Funding Friday actions keep the pressure on lawmakers to deliver the full & fair funding our kids deserve. 💪🏽
Opt in at www.powerinterfaith.org/fairfunding
Opt in at www.powerinterfaith.org/fairfunding
Northeast Philly’s Pastor Daniel Eisenberg reminds us: our voices matter. Speaking up for our neighbors brings us closer to justice. Check out Dan's story, and opt to share yours! powerinterfaith.org/news/facesof...
#powerinterfaith #socialjustice #communityorganizing
#powerinterfaith #socialjustice #communityorganizing
September 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Northeast Philly’s Pastor Daniel Eisenberg reminds us: our voices matter. Speaking up for our neighbors brings us closer to justice. Check out Dan's story, and opt to share yours! powerinterfaith.org/news/facesof...
#powerinterfaith #socialjustice #communityorganizing
#powerinterfaith #socialjustice #communityorganizing
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September 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Stories make us care, reorient us, and remind us how powerful we are together. Please share your story with us so we can help share it with others!
Reposted by Power Interfaith
In a first-of-a-kind class-action lawsuit, a coalition sues the EPA for terminating the $3 billion ECJ block grant program: “an unlawful action that went against the will of Congress and violated the separation of powers.” #EJ #EPA #Climate buff.ly/Skj3eRr @theguardian.com
First-of-a-kind US class-action lawsuit would force EPA to reinstate $3bn climate program
Coalition of non-profits, tribes and local governments sued EPA chief for halting climate justice grants
www.theguardian.com
August 27, 2025 at 1:23 PM
In a first-of-a-kind class-action lawsuit, a coalition sues the EPA for terminating the $3 billion ECJ block grant program: “an unlawful action that went against the will of Congress and violated the separation of powers.” #EJ #EPA #Climate buff.ly/Skj3eRr @theguardian.com
IN THE NEWS: We celebrate more money being placed into weatherization and energy efficiency programs and offer discounts to low-income customers in Philadelphia. Read the full story here: www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio...
#climatejustice #powerinterfaith #climateaction #philadelphia
#climatejustice #powerinterfaith #climateaction #philadelphia
August 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
IN THE NEWS: We celebrate more money being placed into weatherization and energy efficiency programs and offer discounts to low-income customers in Philadelphia. Read the full story here: www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio...
#climatejustice #powerinterfaith #climateaction #philadelphia
#climatejustice #powerinterfaith #climateaction #philadelphia
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More specifically: Chris Rabb, @benwaxman.bsky.social, PennEnvironment, PennPIRG, @powerinterfaith.bsky.social, @sierraclub.org @earthjustice.org and others.
August 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
More specifically: Chris Rabb, @benwaxman.bsky.social, PennEnvironment, PennPIRG, @powerinterfaith.bsky.social, @sierraclub.org @earthjustice.org and others.