“People need to know each other as humans...” 🎥 Does sharing stories transform communities? Lisa Cadigan (Cordiano), executive director of Adams County Arts Council, discusses the lasting impact of The People Project. #LetsRise youtu.be/ku3LWNl4_FI

Our Youth-Led Humanities program continues this fall with 20 public libraries and out-of-school time (OST) organizations. These sites have demonstrated a strong commitment to fostering youth leadership and engagement through the humanities. pahumanities.org/conversation...

This Sunday, family and friends of storytellers from Voices of History: Scranton will gather for a private screening celebrating memories and lived experiences that illuminate a history often left untold. Learn more: pahumanities.org/voices

“The humanities are making this world worth living.” 🎥 PA Humanities board member Daniel Egusquiza, founder of Barrio Alegría in Reading, reflects on the power of the humanities to build community through culture. #LetsRise youtu.be/LH0ARuq6fo8?...

🎥 The third chapter of our #LetsRise video series is here! For November, we're exploring the power of culture and connection. This series was made possible with the generous support of Thomas B. Hagen. pahumanities.org/conversation...

🌧️ Bring Rain Poetry to your community! Sign up for our free webinar on November 6 at 12PM to learn how a Rain Poetry Grant can help schools, libraries, arts groups, and community organizations bring this popular community and youth engagement program to life. pahumanities.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

🎥 PA Humanities board chair Gwendolyn White reflects on the transformational impact of the humanities and of preserving and sharing family legacies across generations. This video is part of our #LetsRise series, released monthly through January. #NAHM youtu.be/bZCt_-7YU_o

We are honored to be featured alongside Humanities Montana in the latest episode of @humfed's excellent podcast: Humanities = Empowering Teen Leaders. So much to explore here about the importance of the humanities in positive youth development. www.statehumanities.org/humanities-e...

🎉 Congrats to the Jefferson County History Center! We’re proud to have supported this project through Wingspan, with funding provided by Spring Point Partners and the National Endowment for the Humanities, with additional support from private donors. www.explorejeffersonpa.com/local/2025/1...

🎥 Professor Herman Beavers reflects on the importance of opening ourselves to new voices to move our society forward, sharing his inspiring work with PA Humanities and the importance of humanities councils. #LetsRise #MyHumanitiesCouncil #NAHM youtu.be/ZUaOxUmsYD0

🌧️ Bring Rain Poetry to your community! Sign up for our free webinar on November 6 at 12PM to learn how a Rain Poetry Grant can help schools, libraries, arts groups, and community organizations bring this popular community and youth engagement program to life. pahumanities.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Proud to join the Mellon Foundation and Federation of State Humanities Councils in celebrating how humanities councils are strengthening communities across the country — including here in PA. Check out this #MyHumanitiesCouncil story spotlighting #RainPoetry. #NAHM www.mellon.org/article/56-h...

It's Humanities Councils Week! ❤️ Keep an eye out for special content from the Mellon Foundation and the Federation of State Humanities Councils about how Councils are making an impact across the country. You might even see a spotlight on PA Humanities! #MyHumanitiesCouncil #NAHM

🎥 Watch the latest #LetsRise video about how Pennsbury Manor partnered with the Delaware Tribe of Indians to repatriate Lenape ancestors, whose remains were stolen and dispersed to museums and universities across the country. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzSP...

Our #RainPoetry Toolkit is now available! You can also now apply for Rain Poetry grants to help bring the project to your town. Applications are open through 12/4. An informational webinar will be held on 10/6 at 12pm. Follow the link to learn more! pahumanities.org/conversation...

🎥 The next chapter of our Let’s Rise video series is here! For #NAHM, we’re exploring the power of stories and history to connect us across generations. These short films remind us why the humanities matter. Watch now! pahumanities.org/conversation...

🎉 Congrats, Mt. Holly Springs! We’re proud to celebrate Mt. Holly Springs as an official PA Heart & Soul Community! 💛 This incredible town accomplished so much through its Heart & Soul journey - putting people first, preserving history, sharing stories, and shaping a future rooted in core values.

“I feel like I’m famous somehow." ✨ WOW, what a magical day of #RainPoetry in Harrisburg! Water-activated haiku by young poets were revealed outside the State Library during a joyful public celebration of youth creativity in Pennsylvania. www.abc27.com/local-news/h...

In Youngsville, neighbors are coming together through PA Heart & Soul to celebrate their history, share their stories, and shape a future rooted in pride, connection, and possibility. This is the humanities in action! pahumanities.org/conversation...

🎥 Ben Speggen of The Jefferson Educational Society and Kyra Taylor of Erie’s Black Wall Street discuss their partnership and how their work to bring people together, discuss big ideas, and encourage entrepreneurship is making a difference in Erie. youtu.be/Imb5DlSmrOo?...

It’s raining poetry! We held our final #RainPoetry Reading reveal at Lauer's Park Elementary & debuted a beautiful book of the kids' poems. Coming up in Harrisburg, we have a reveal of poems from across PA on 9/30 @ 10AM at the State Library. Join us! pahumanities.org/conversation...

"I don’t think it’s an accident that we’ve had all these opportunities knocking at our door…” Follow Michelle Bannon, Mayor of Carbondale, as she shares her love for her town and the power of PA Heart & Soul to engage residents and spark positive change. youtu.be/40a0uc3q6f0?...

We recently joined with coaches and partners from across the country in Minneapolis to celebrate the lasting impact of Community Heart & Soul. Together, we shared ideas, exchanged memories, and strengthened connections with colleagues who inspire us every day.

🎥 Launching today: our new video series spotlighting the transformational power of the humanities in communities across Pennsylvania! New batch of videos released each month throughout the rest of the year - give it a watch! pahumanities.org/conversation...

On Saturday, we held the final reveal celebration of Rain Poetry Reading, and shared something very special: Colors of My City, a new book from PA Humanities that collects the amazing poems created by youth participants. Give it a read and be inspired! issuu.com/pahumanities...

Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance has released “A Look at Theater-Going Habits in Greater Philadelphia,” an important new report exploring how audiences in the region are engaging with theater. This work builds on our #PACultureCheck study. www.americantheatre.org/2025/09/12/c...

"I love how they keep focus on our six priorities that we have for our Heart & Soul program... I love every bit of that.” - Mayor Michele Bannon 👏 Congrats Carbondale, we are proud of all our PA Heart & Soul communities! www.thetimes-tribune.com/2025/09/08/n...

🎬 Watch this beautiful video spotlighting the magic of #RainPoetry at Reading Public Library! youtu.be/cD6_M12Tm8A?...

“...this process is absolutely revolutionary in bringing people together..." Check out our interview with Meadville Mayor Jaime Kinder about how PA Heart & Soul influenced her career in civic leadership and spurred local change. pahumanities.org/conversation...

“I was endlessly grateful I got the chance to see how PA Humanities works up close, and to work on projects that make a difference..” -Lucy Corrie-Tannen, @haverfordcollege.bsky.social Summer Intern Check out this wonderful reflection by our recent summer intern! pahumanities.org/conversation...

"PA Humanities has helped so many cultural organizations in the commonwealth and is now trying to navigate through challenging waters with their federal funding being severely cut..." - Margie Young www.theabingtonjournal.com/news/112926/...

Good news: A federal judge ruled that the NEH’s termination of state humanities council grants was unlawful. It’s a BIG win but let’s be clear: there is still a long road ahead. Thank you for your voice and your support. www.statehumanities.org/federation-g...

🎉 Congratulations to Youngsville! Last weekend, neighbors came together at Island Park for a special picnic celebrating the successful completion of the Community Heart & Soul process. This is just the beginning - we look forward to seeing what comes next!

🌟 We had an inspiring "Friendraiser" this week at the Pittston Memorial Library with humanities champions in northeastern PA! Together, we celebrated the power of the humanities and looked ahead to new opportunities on the horizon.

“... we were able to have a thriving… community that provided all types of services and products that were from Black businesses and Black entrepreneurs. Rarely did we have to go downtown...” #VoicesofHistoryPittsburgh pahumanities.org/conversation...

As the future of the humanities is being debated, we stand strong in our mission & commitment to Pennsylvania. Give today & your donation will be matched by the Federation of State Humanities Councils with support from the Mellon Foundation, up to $50K. pahumanities.org/support-us/g...

At the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, teens are building friendships and engaging in a vibrant cultural exchange in “Culture Through Cooking,” a Youth-Led Humanities program supported by PA Humanities. pahumanities.org/conversation...

"On June 25, NEH rescinded PA Humanities' grant termination... Meaning $1.1 million is still lost to the state for FY25. To me, this is simply unacceptable." Thank you, @repdean.bsky.social, for standing up for the humanities at yesterday’s House Appropriations Committee markup!

Federal cuts will hit PA hard, potentially erasing years of hard-won progress, according to the latest #PACultureCheck report. TY to @axios.com for reporting on this important issue, including the many ways that cultural orgs strengthen our communities. www.axios.com/local/philad...

📣 #PACultureCheck 2025 is out, showing momentum in Pennsylvania’s cultural sector, alongside urgent calls for investment to sustain its growing impact on communities. pahumanities.org/conversation...

🎉 It’s here! #PACultureCheck 2025 is live. Over 400 cultural organizations shared how they’re strengthening community vitality in the face of rising costs and federal cuts. 📊 Explore the research web report 🗣️ Hear powerful voices 📣 Take action pahumanities.org/culturecheck/

It’s about to #RainPoetry in Reading! ✨🌧️ Bilingual poems will soon appear like magic at two Reading locations! Through creative workshops, young voices explored “The Colors of My City,” turning public spaces into opportunities for growth. @readingpublib.bsky.social www.yahoo.com/news/rain-po...

17 PA communities. Over 160,000 residents engaged by PA Humanities. Thanks Community Heart & Soul and @benspeggen.bsky.social for lifting our 10th year celebration and partnership. www.communityheartandsoul.org/blog/communi...

Let’s strengthen the humanities, and stand together against the disruptions to our federal funding. Your gift will be generously matched 1:1 by the Federation of State Humanities Councils with support from the Mellon Foundation, up to $50,000! pahumanities.org/support-us/

“I just wanted to help people...” Brandywine Community Library teens are turning book discussions into real-world impact through a Youth-Led Humanities-supported program focused on mental health. Note: Without federal funding, we cannot continue YLH. pahumanities.org/conversation...

The latest installment of Voices of History, our series amplifying Black Pennsylvanians' stories, centers on family. Recorded in Pittsburgh, these powerful narratives explore the personal histories that shaped communities. pahumanities.org/conversation...

This spring, PA Humanities brought together PA Heart & Soul teams, partners, and state leaders for a multi-day celebration honoring a decade of community transformation through storytelling and resident-driven planning. pahumanities.org/conversation...

🌧️✨ The streets filled with art Our minds filled with color Hope starts in this place — haiku by a young Reading poet Invisible until it rains, youth haiku will soon appear on Reading sidewalks! 🎉 First reveal: 📍Reading Library 🗓️ July 16, 3–4:30 PM ☔️ Rain date: July 17 www.bctv.org/2025/06/25/r...

Leaders across Pennsylvania are standing up for the humanities - thank you, Congressman Fitzpatrick, for your support!

We bring people together to strengthen communities. Let’s power the humanities, and stand strong together. Your gift will be generously matched 1:1 by the Federation of State Humanities Councils with support from the Mellon Foundation, up to $50,000! pahumanities.org/support-us/