29 Jul Sharing Our Voice in Harrisburg

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On June 4, Family Promise participated in a Day of Advocacy in Harrisburg alongside the Bucks-Mont Collaborative and 100 nonprofit leaders. Staff, board members, and volunteers represented Family Promise in discussions with legislators about housing insecurity, homelessness, and behavioral health. The day included over 25 meetings with lawmakers from Bucks and Montgomery Counties. Participants had multiple opportunities to learn, share, and advocate for affordable housing and stronger behavioral health systems.

On June 4, Family Promise participated in a Day of Advocacy in Harrisburg alongside the Bucks-Mont Collaborative and 100 nonprofit leaders. Staff, board members, and volunteers represented Family Promise in discussions with legislators about housing insecurity, homelessness, and behavioral health. The day included over 25 meetings with lawmakers from Bucks and Montgomery Counties. Participants had multiple opportunities to learn, share, and advocate for affordable housing and stronger behavioral health systems.

Key highlights included:

  • Meetings with Senator Maria Collett, Representatives Tim Briggs, Amanda Cappelletti, Melissa Cerrato, Nancy Guenst, Art Haywood, Liz Hanbidge, Ryan Mackenzie, Steve Malagari, Ben Sanchez, Donna Scheuren, and Joe Webster, and Akbar Hossain, Secretary of Policy and Planning
  • A press conference, panel discussion, and legislative staff meet-and-greet
  • Sharing lived experiences and insights on the challenges facing local families

Good news: Since the event, the PA House passed HB1095, a bill to seal eviction records, with a vote of 105–98—a significant step toward housing stability.

Key highlights included:

  • Meetings with Senator Maria Collett, Representatives Tim Briggs, Amanda Cappelletti, Melissa Cerrato, Nancy Guenst, Art Haywood, Liz Hanbidge, Ryan Mackenzie, Steve Malagari, Ben Sanchez, Donna Scheuren, and Joe Webster, and Akbar Hossain, Secretary of Policy and Planning
  • A press conference, panel discussion, and legislative staff meet-and-greet
  • Sharing lived experiences and insights on the challenges facing local families

Good news: Since the event, the PA House passed HB1095, a bill to seal eviction records, with a vote of 105–98—a significant step toward housing stability.

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