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. Full article: philasun.com/local/power-...

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...

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. Add your voice today. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Job seekers! 📣 we are hiring! Learn more about our current openings at powerinterfaith.org/join/open-po... #powerinterfaith #pennsylvania #socialjustice #nowhiring

“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

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. secure.ngpvan.com/vgy7B36FC0ie... #powerinterfaith #socialjustice #affordability #philadelphia

His words endure. The work continues. Happy MLK Day. #powerinterfaith #socialjustice #mlkday #belovedcommunity

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... #aca

"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. substack.com/inbox/post/1... #powerinterfaith #minnesota

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. powerinterfaith.org/2026/01/powe... #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... www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WvM...

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. www.epaumc.org/news/united-...

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: billypenn.com/2025/12/02/a...

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: 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

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

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...

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

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

⏰ 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

“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

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

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

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...

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/

"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...

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

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

📢 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

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

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!

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

More specifically: Chris Rabb, @benwaxman.bsky.social, PennEnvironment, PennPIRG, @powerinterfaith.bsky.social, @sierraclub.org @earthjustice.org and others.

Props to Penn Environment, @votesolar.bsky.social, local press, elected officials and residents to come together and celebrate a clean energy victory in the PGW clean energy settlement today. We have a TON of challenges ahead of us. But we ALSO have to celebrate successes and replicate them.

Full and fair funding in Pennsylvania school districts is not just a request, but a demand. We invite all PA residents to join in on our weekly action series, where they take action and get students that much closer to being fully and fairly funded.

🚨 Yesterday, the PA Senate voted to keep public school funding flat — ignoring a court order to fix our unconstitutional system. This isn’t just politics. It’s a betrayal of Pennsylvania’s children.

We’re not backing down. No final budget without full and fair funding and cyber charter reform. 🗣️ Our communities deserve a system that works for students—not corporations. Full story: lancasteronline.com/news/politic... #PowerInterfaith #SocialJustice #FairFundingNow #educationjustice