PARTNER EVENT: YWCA’s Until Justice Just Is (UJJI) Challenge
Apr
6
to May 4

PARTNER EVENT: YWCA’s Until Justice Just Is (UJJI) Challenge

Registration is now open for YWCA’s Until Justice Just Is (UJJI) Challenge, our annual national call to learn, reflect, and take action on the most pressing issues facing our communities.

This year’s theme, Democracy in Progress: Voting Rights at 250, honors the generations of leaders who fought to expand access to the ballot and challenges all of us to protect the fundamental right to vote as America approaches its 250th anniversary.

When you sign up, you’ll receive 21 days of daily emails featuring articles, podcasts, videos, and concrete action steps that explore:

  • The history and future of voting rights

  • How voter suppression impacts communities

  • What’s happening right now in voting access

  • What each of us can do to strengthen democracy

Every day of the challenge helps build lifelong habits for advancing racial and civic justice—think of it as cardio for your brain and a way to exercise our civic muscles together.

Participation is free and open to all.

Join the YWCA movement. Learn with us. Take action with us.

Register today.


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Apr
15

"For the Security & Protection of the Community": A Pennsylvania Constitution Town Hall

While 2026 marks the semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence, this year also marks the 250th anniversary of an important milestone in Pennsylvania history: the Commonwealth’s first state constitution, which was authorized in June 1776 during the Pennsylvania Provincial Conference held at Carpenters’ Hall. Adopted in September 1776, this document, which included a Bill of Rights and expanded voting rights, influenced other state constitutions in the Revolutionary period–and indeed the U.S. Constitution itself just a few years later. A bedrock of fundamental rights for Pennsylvanians, the current state constitution includes rights that go beyond those in the U.S. Constitution and affect the lives of everyone in the Commonwealth. 

To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Provincial Conference and the 1776 Pennsylvania Constitution, Carpenters’ Hall is hosting a series of programs and events throughout 2026 to explore this important milestone in Commonwealth history and engage Pennsylvanians in the contemporary relevance of our state constitution. This Town Hall will feature a panel discussion with experienced lawyers and legal scholars exploring the early history of our state constitution as well as issues such as public education, voting rights, the environment, reproductive rights and others that are within the jurisdiction of our current state constitution. Confirmed panelists to date are:

  • Drew Compton, McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC and former Commonwealth Court judge

  • Brent Landau, Executive Director, Public Interest Law Center

  • Donald Morritz, Of Counsel, Community Justice Project

  • Joanna McClinton, PA House Speaker

Partners for this Town Hall are the Dauphin County Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Public Interest Law Center, and PA Humanities.

Please click the event registration button below to RSVP for the Harrisburg Town Hall, which will be held on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, from 5:30-7:30pm at the State Museum of Pennsylvania, located at 300 North St, Harrisburg, PA 17120. Members of the Dauphin County Bar Association should register here in order to qualify for CLE credits. This session will not be live-streamed or recorded, but others in this series will be recorded for future viewing. 

Attendees at this Town Hall will be entered into a drawing, and one will win a pair of tickets to a FIFA World Cup game in Philadelphia in June, an overnight stay at the Study in University City, and a private tour of Carpenters' Hall. Winners must be present to win (prize package courtesy of the PA State Tourism Office and Visit Philadelphia).

This event is supported by America250PA and the Landenberger Family Foundation.

Event Registration at the bottom of the link below

https://www.carpentershall.org/events/view/pa-provincial-conference-harrisburg-town-hall

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Oct
10

72nd NAACP Greater Harrisburg Branch’s Freedom Fund Dinner

Once again, we are invited by our partner, NAACP of Harrisburg, to this event.

The theme this year is “Dream, Build, and Rise” to affirm their purpose to dream with enthusiasm, build with resilience, and rise with purpose. The keynote speaker is Rev. William Christian Gipson who is the Associate Vice Provost for Equity and Access at the University of Pennsylvania. The price is $100 per person. We will likely share a table with members of our AAUW partner organization. As we get closer to the date, we will share sign up information. Please consider joining us!

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PARTNER EVENT: AKA-Young Women Ready to Lead Conference
Apr
11

PARTNER EVENT: AKA-Young Women Ready to Lead Conference

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The AKA Foundation of Central Pennsylvania, Inc. and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Epsilon Sigma Omega Chapter are excited to launch Young Women Ready2Lead Conference a leadership and character development initiative for middle and high school girls on Saturday, April 11, 2026,  8:30 am-2:00 pm at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology located at 326 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA.

The conference offers interactive workshops, dynamic discussions, and engagement with accomplished community leaders, speakers, and panelists—providing valuable skills, resources, and networking opportunities to support personal growth and future success. This no-cost conference includes breakfast, lunch, and a Swag Bag filled with inspirational tools and wellness resources, ensuring every participant leaves empowered and equipped to lead.

To register for the conference, scan the QR Code or visit https://bit.ly/READY2LEAD and complete the registration form. Please note space is limited. 

Note:  The conference is open to middle and high school students who reside within and  outside of Dauphin County.

Nicole Austin-Hillery, Co-Chair

Sharice Johnson, Co-Chair

Young Women Ready2Lead Program

Susan Simms Marsh, President

AKA Foundation of Central Pennsylvania, Inc.

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Mar
18

Election Protection & Voter Access: Getting Voters Across the Finish Line

You will learn about 2026 Voter Protection plans in PA and beyond, including the resources available to ensure safe and secure ballot access for all voters and how you can get involved in these efforts!

Our training will also cover best practices for vote-by-mail messaging to increase voter turnout, information about how to best assist our most vulnerable voters with cancelled ballots, designated agents, access issues and more!

With guest speakers Rebecca Cusumano-Seidel, ACLU-PA, and Jill Greene, Common Cause PA.

Hosted by Promote the Vote PA in partnership with ACLU Pennsylvania and Common Cause Pennsylvania.

This is a virtual event. Click here to register.

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Mar
5

How to Raise a Citizen

Join us to hear from Dr. Lindsey Cormack to learn how to talk with young people (your own or others) about politics and government in our country. Dr. Cormack is an associate professor of Political Science and Director of the Diplomacy Lab at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey. Her latest book, How to Raise a Citizen & Why it’s Up to You to Do It, aims to reinvigorate multi-generational political discussion and governmental know-how after examining the somewhat dire state of civic education in the United States.

Cormack earned her PhD in Government from New York University and is raising a daughter on the Upper East Side. She currently serves as the Secretary for Community Board 8 in Manhattan. In addition to being a published academic scholar, she also created and maintains the digital database of all official Congress-to-constituent e-newsletters in the DCinbox Project.

This event is free on Zoom and open to all.  Please share with interested friends. 

Register here

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Mar
1

Meet and Greet!

An IN-PERSON EVENT:

Come and learn about our plans for the upcoming voting season! Learn how we practice non-partisanship. Commune with other members of our broader community interested in advancing our collective interests!

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Feb
1

PARTNER EVENT: The 1619 Project Episode 4: Capitalism

Please join the Harrisburg Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, and the East Shore Library for a viewing of The 1619 Project Episode 4: Capitalism, as we continue our 1619 Project discussion series. The final episode viewing in this series will explore how slavery built modern American capitalism and how its echoes are still being felt. Sunday, February 1, 2026, with refreshments and registration at 1:45, viewing starts at 2:00 pm, followed by a panel discussion.

Register here: https://dcls.libcal.com/event/15588915

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Naturalization Ceremony
Dec
12

Naturalization Ceremony

Always a particular thrill to greet and congratulate new citizens! The League hands out voter registration and name change materials. We answer a lot of questions, and we are privileged to share in the joy of the day.

This particular event is fully staffed but if you wish to volunteer for future Naturalization events, contact Michele E at President@lwvpacapreg.org.

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PARTNER: ZONTA-District 3 Climate Justice Think Tank
Dec
11

PARTNER: ZONTA-District 3 Climate Justice Think Tank

Join us to hear speaker, Bob Bylone, CEO and President of the PA Recycling Markets Center. He will share information about the recycling market, what material markets are available in PA, who is responsible for assisting this marketplace, and what is the impact of these interests. 

Click here to register.

Please invite your friends and colleagues so we have a good turnout for this speaker. 

The presentation will begin at 7:00 pm and last for one hour. Once you register, you will receive an email response with the link to the webinar.

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U.S. Immigration Courts at a Crisis Point: Webinar
Nov
24

U.S. Immigration Courts at a Crisis Point: Webinar

Sponsored by Migration Policy Institute

Backlogs in the nation’s immigration courts have reached record levels in recent years, with nearly 4 million removals cases pending—adding new pressures to long-standing challenges that have overwhelmed the courts. With it now taking an average of four years for an asylum applicant to get a hearing, the delays are undermining the goals of both the U.S. asylum and immigration enforcement systems. 

This discussion will draw on a new Migration Policy Institute policy brief that examines how the immigration courts have reached a point of crisis, with panelists focusing on how the courts have been shaped by the policies of the current administration and its predecessor. 

The conversation will also touch upon the administrative and legislative reforms that are urgently needed to transform the system, key among them increased funding for the courts, commensurate with the historic spending on immigration enforcement included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. 

SPEAKERS:

Kathleen Bush-Joseph, Policy Analyst, MPI

Muzaffar Chishti, Senior Fellow, MPI

Chiqui Sanchez Kennedy, Executive Director, Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project

Kyra S. Lilien, Former Immigration Judge, Concord Immigration Court, Executive Office for Immigration Review, U.S. Department of Justice

Doris Meissner, Senior Fellow and Director, U.S. Immigration Policy Program, MPI

For more information
events@migrationpolicy.org
202-266-1929
www.migrationpolicy.org

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Nov
18

PARTNER EVENT: AAUW Advocacy Day

Our Health, Our Future, Our Lobby Day

Please mark your calendars to attend the AAUW Advocacy Day on Tuesday, November 18th at the State Capitol in Harrisburg. Registration is requested, click on link below. There are lots of advocacy items scheduled for the day. Here is the agenda!

And the legislative meeting schedule set so far: Legislative Meeting List - Google Sheets.  Across the top of this sheet are links to bills that will be the focus of our work that day. The team will continue to add meetings through next week.  Talking points will be available in the folders provided to registrants.

Register here: LINK. Join 90 advocates already signed up!

Training sessions for registrants set for Wednesday, November 12th, at 12 pm and 6 pm. Upon registering, you will receive an email to sign up for training. Training will prepare you for meetings and messaging for the day.

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Nov
1

WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE & RESOURCE FAIR

This event is being organized by the Cumberland County Commission for Women in support of their mission to increase opportunities for Cumberland County women and girls by identifying and promoting awareness of pertinent issues.

LWV PA Capital Region will be tabling at this event. Join us and many other vendors!

Vendors:

Chase Fitness, Plexus H2L Studio, Happie Soul Wellness, Rachel Andreoli Coaching LLC, League of Women Voters PA Capital Region, Mountaintop Counseling- Carlisle Office, Compass Health Coaching, LLC, The BGH Clinic, Midlife reMDy, Tolkiel Cuisine, Dr. Cindy Care, LLC, Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland and Perry Counties (DVSCP), Maria James- Thiaw (Author), YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County, Project SHARE Food Pantry, Braids Milk And Honey, Restorative Health & Beauty, LifeWave, Volunteer for The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Harmony in Motion Speech & Physical Therapy, New York Life CSS- Cumberland/Perry County Community Support Program, & American Cancer Society.

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Delta Sigma Theta 3rd Annual Youth Symposium
Oct
23

Delta Sigma Theta 3rd Annual Youth Symposium

We are pleased to accept the invitation from our Delta Sigma Theta partners to host a voter registration table and speak about the PA Voter Registration process and introduce resources and tools at their 3rd Annual Youth Symposium.

Please contact our Voter Services team if you are interested in helping us!

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Oct
22

Democracy in Our Hands (LWV US) - Building Coalitions to Amplify Action

Building coalitions means being reflective, resonant, and responsive to the needs of your community. League members are active members in their communities, they know them well and they are advocates for issues concerning elections, voter registration, voter guides, and candidates. As trusted messengers in their communities Leagues have institutional knowledge and the information that excels civic engagement.

To build upon the legacy of the League as the trusted resource of election information, Leagues would benefit from an event that underscores the importance of coalition-building with an emphasis on anchoring diverse lived experience and connecting with voters who might not have access to their local Leagues. It is by way of connecting with these voters that deep coalition is built across country of origin, or socio-economic status, or education level. The League is a lever for connecting the dots as championing voting rights for all in our democracy.

Join, Democracy Truth Project manager, Chelsey Cartwright, Founder and CEO of MOV Strategies, Brencia Berry, and Associate Professor of Political Science at Howard University, Dr. Marcus Board, for a conversation on what intentional coalition-building looks like. How do you build relationships with similar “fight for democracy” organizations that speak to inclusion, expanding access and opportunity, and make space for all of those looking for a seat at the table.

The conversation will span the scope of history around movement and liberation work in our democracy. From the Black Liberation movement to the fight for Indigenous sovereignty, and everything in between this conversation will be a hybrid of taking inventory of history-making movement spaces and the tools we need at our disposal to re-imagine and transform this work. What does transformational and meeting the moment coalition-work look like, join the conversation and explore. Also, we will plug in a creative and lively call to action so that Leaguers can continue the work of building coalition in their communities and lives across the country. Folding in activating networks of Delta Sigma Theta as part of the call to action is an important piece to prioritize.

Register here

Chelsey Cartwright
Program Manager, Democracy Truth Project 
LWVUS 

Marcus Board Jr.
Associate Professor of Political Science 
Howard University 

Brencia Berry
Founder and CEO 
MOV Strategies 

Nile Blass
DMV Regional Organizer 
LWVUS 

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Oct
18

PARTNER EVENT: P2H Voter Engagement Day

Join Power to the Hill for their monthly Voter Engagement Day, door knocking, canvassing, registering and engaging new voters and long time registered voters about the upcoming 2025 Primary Election and General Election.

You will be paired with experienced volunteers. Spanish Language speakers especially welcome!

Meet at the church for your assigned team and canvass area. Doors open at 9:45 AM for light snacks.

Lunch follows each Voter Engagement Day.

Questions can be addressed by calling (717) 623-1097 or emailing contactptoh@gmail.com

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