IN THE NEWS:
Faith leaders across Philly came together, calling for emergency hearings as federal cuts threaten our most vulnerable neighbors.
We need city council to do everything in their power to protect residents from rising costs.
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as federal budget cuts begin to take hold.
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Yesterday, we held a press conference as we released our 2026 Philadelphia Affordability Report. This report serves as a sweeping analysis of the city's costs of living crisis. We call on city council to hold emergency hearings and protect residents from rising costs...
These powerful stories will go directly into the rooms where housing, utility, and affordability decisions are made.
Make your voice heard, and share your story today. tinyurl.com/2sfpyewy
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Across congregations, we've heard about unaffordable property taxes, rising rents forcing families to move, utility shutoff notices, and every day Philadelphians being forced to choose between medical bills and rent.
The affordability crisis in Philadelphia isn’t slowing down. Neither are we.
We’re racing toward 2,000 stories by March 1 — because our communities deserve more than silence.
Your story is not “just personal.” It’s powerful.
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Job seekers! 📣 we are hiring!
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“Where we put our money shows who we believe matters,”
We urge the General Assembly to build on the progress outlined in @governor.pa.gov budget address and build a budget that centers affordability, safeguards our environment, and ensures dignity and stability for all Pennsylvanians.
Fired up at the @powerinterfaith.bsky.social Affordability Assembly at Mother Bethel AME with Quakers from Germantown, Chestnut Hill, Central Philadelphia and Green Street Friends Meetings and hundreds of other people of faith. #Philly #affordablehousing #powerofthepeople
450 people, 60+ congregations, at least 4 Quaker meetings represented at @powerinterfaith.bsky.social Affordability Assembly this afternoon
Thank you to Councilmembers Isaiah Thomas @cmthomasphl.bsky.social and Nicolas O'Rourke for showing up and listening before speaking to powerful stories of #housing instability from @powerinterfaith.bsky.social activists #philly
The pastor is speaking at the front of the church, with a purple and white banner for POWER Interfaith
Rev. Carolyn C. Cavaness, pastor of Mother Bethel AME Church, welcoming us all, inviting us to be in the work together @powerinterfaith.bsky.social #faith #courage #justice
This Sunday, join us and 40+ congregations for an assembly of people of faith concerned with affordability and cost of living in our city.
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His words endure. The work continues. Happy MLK Day.
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After weeks of pressure, Congress voted to extend enhanced health care tax credits. People across PA organized, called, showed up—and won a critical vote.
Now we carry that momentum to the Senate.
Affordable health care depends on it.
Call your senators today! www.palegis.us/find-my-legi...
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"Hope is built—not discovered. And it is built collectively."
Our Executive Director, Rev. Dr. Gregory Edwards shares his analysis of the current landscape and how collective organizing is the key to combating authoritarianism.
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Faith teaches us to tell the truth, even when it hurts. We refuse to normalize violence. We choose courage, community, and care. Our full statement addressing the shooting in Minnesota.
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#powerinterfaith #socialjustice #minnesota #solidarity
People of faith in Northwest Philadelphia are coming together to organize ahead of our February 1st Citywide Housing Assembly.
We’re building relationships, mobilizing our congregations, and preparing for bold organizing work in 2026.
Event info: www.powerinterfaith.org/calendar
The HOME plan + the Basic Systems Repair Program can bring real stability and dignity, but they’re only part of the solution. Philadelphia needs real, permanent revenue solutions. Read our full statement at www.powerinterfaith.org
26 congregations just held 14 press events across Philly because the affordability crisis is deepening—and our communities can’t wait. On February 1st, people of faith are coming together to demand change. Be there.
Register today. secure.ngpvan.com/vgy7B36FC0ie...
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United Methodist congregations across Philly met at Mother African Zoar UMC last month to shed light on the growing affordability crisis in the city. Our faith traditions teach us that faith without works is dead. This is the work. The time to mobilize is now.
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ICYMI! Northeast Philly, we’re organizing.
Join us for a strategic meeting where new and experienced community members can connect and build power together. In a city facing an affordability crisis, our unity — rooted in faith and action — is essential.
Register: www.powerinterfaith.org/calendar
Sylvia Witherspoon, POWER member and community leader, is featured by WHYY/Billy Penn for her ongoing work in our housing & education campaigns.
She reminds us: justice has no age limit — and the time to organize is now.
Full article:
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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...
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:
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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
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
