Events

Susan Spica (Education Voters PA) and Erin Small (candidate for Hempfield School Board) will update us about what is happening with federal and state education funding for local school districts. Pennsylvania's state funding system for education was declared unconstitutional in 2023. Learn what steps have been taken to remedy this situation and what you can do to…

We will look at the Reconciliation Bill that just passed the US House of Representatives.   Click on this hotlink to see the slides used in this presentation: UoD Billionaires Win

Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) is the oldest faith-based lobbying group in Washington. For decades it has been a successful vehicle in advocacy for causes Quakers hold dear: peace and justice. The FCNL lobbying approach uses a format that emphasizes interactive dialogue, seeking common ground, and building long-term working relationships with legislators. During the…

We will look back at the origins of today’s crisis, the inadequate responses over the years, and how we can best address both housing & homelessness. Please join us if you can; everyone is welcome.  To see the slides from this event, click on this link: UoD Housing First Works

Nancy Mannion will be our speaker on Monday, July 21, 2025 from 10:00 - 11:30 AM.  She is a nurse, advocate, humanitarian, and author who recently spoke at a local rally protesting federal budget cuts to healthcare and science.  She is anticipating running for US Congress to challenge Representative Lloyd Smucker. All are welcome to attend.