LEAD PA
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Communities deserve community leaders. Join us as we recruit and train the candidates and staff required to make that a reality for all of us!
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🔗 www.leadpa.org/nominations
This year's elections may be over, but LEAD PA is always out here cultivating the next generation of progressive leaders across the Commonwealth.
🧐 We're looking for folks who are:
✅ Locally-grown
✅ Laudable
✅ Leader in any form or fashion
This year's elections may be over, but LEAD PA is always out here cultivating the next generation of progressive leaders across the Commonwealth.
🧐 We're looking for folks who are:
✅ Locally-grown
✅ Laudable
✅ Leader in any form or fashion
December 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🔗 www.leadpa.org/nominations
This year's elections may be over, but LEAD PA is always out here cultivating the next generation of progressive leaders across the Commonwealth.
🧐 We're looking for folks who are:
✅ Locally-grown
✅ Laudable
✅ Leader in any form or fashion
This year's elections may be over, but LEAD PA is always out here cultivating the next generation of progressive leaders across the Commonwealth.
🧐 We're looking for folks who are:
✅ Locally-grown
✅ Laudable
✅ Leader in any form or fashion
🛠️ Recommended Toolkit: Social Change Ecosystem Map (Iyer, 2007)
A framework that can help individuals, networks, and organizations align with social change values, individual roles, and the broader ecosystem.
🔗 socialchangemap.com
A framework that can help individuals, networks, and organizations align with social change values, individual roles, and the broader ecosystem.
🔗 socialchangemap.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🛠️ Recommended Toolkit: Social Change Ecosystem Map (Iyer, 2007)
A framework that can help individuals, networks, and organizations align with social change values, individual roles, and the broader ecosystem.
🔗 socialchangemap.com
A framework that can help individuals, networks, and organizations align with social change values, individual roles, and the broader ecosystem.
🔗 socialchangemap.com
🗳️ 2025 MUNI ELECTIONS RECAP
We're honoring the LEAD PA Alumni in 📍Luzerne County 🏛️ This yr, we had nearly 100 alumni & friends participating, w/ almost as many wins! ✅ 🎉
LEAD PA understands the hard work and supports you in the next steps of your leadership journey.
👣 leadpa.org/office-hours
We're honoring the LEAD PA Alumni in 📍Luzerne County 🏛️ This yr, we had nearly 100 alumni & friends participating, w/ almost as many wins! ✅ 🎉
LEAD PA understands the hard work and supports you in the next steps of your leadership journey.
👣 leadpa.org/office-hours
December 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🗳️ 2025 MUNI ELECTIONS RECAP
We're honoring the LEAD PA Alumni in 📍Luzerne County 🏛️ This yr, we had nearly 100 alumni & friends participating, w/ almost as many wins! ✅ 🎉
LEAD PA understands the hard work and supports you in the next steps of your leadership journey.
👣 leadpa.org/office-hours
We're honoring the LEAD PA Alumni in 📍Luzerne County 🏛️ This yr, we had nearly 100 alumni & friends participating, w/ almost as many wins! ✅ 🎉
LEAD PA understands the hard work and supports you in the next steps of your leadership journey.
👣 leadpa.org/office-hours
🗓️ 🤲🏼 DEC 2: GivingTuesday
GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. 🫶
Please share & donate to LEAD PA's efforts toward cultivating the next generation of leaders! 🌱
🔗 leadpa.org/donate
GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. 🫶
Please share & donate to LEAD PA's efforts toward cultivating the next generation of leaders! 🌱
🔗 leadpa.org/donate
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🗓️ 🤲🏼 DEC 2: GivingTuesday
GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. 🫶
Please share & donate to LEAD PA's efforts toward cultivating the next generation of leaders! 🌱
🔗 leadpa.org/donate
GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. 🫶
Please share & donate to LEAD PA's efforts toward cultivating the next generation of leaders! 🌱
🔗 leadpa.org/donate
🗳️ 2025 MUNI ELECTIONS RECAP
Honoring LEAD PA Alumni & Friends in 📍Cumberland, Dauphin, York, Adams, & Lancaster Ctys 🏛️ This year, we had nearly 100 alumni & friends participating, with almost as many wins! ✅ 🎉
We understand the hard work of campaigning and support you.
leadpa.org/office-hours
Honoring LEAD PA Alumni & Friends in 📍Cumberland, Dauphin, York, Adams, & Lancaster Ctys 🏛️ This year, we had nearly 100 alumni & friends participating, with almost as many wins! ✅ 🎉
We understand the hard work of campaigning and support you.
leadpa.org/office-hours
December 1, 2025 at 4:23 PM
🗳️ 2025 MUNI ELECTIONS RECAP
Honoring LEAD PA Alumni & Friends in 📍Cumberland, Dauphin, York, Adams, & Lancaster Ctys 🏛️ This year, we had nearly 100 alumni & friends participating, with almost as many wins! ✅ 🎉
We understand the hard work of campaigning and support you.
leadpa.org/office-hours
Honoring LEAD PA Alumni & Friends in 📍Cumberland, Dauphin, York, Adams, & Lancaster Ctys 🏛️ This year, we had nearly 100 alumni & friends participating, with almost as many wins! ✅ 🎉
We understand the hard work of campaigning and support you.
leadpa.org/office-hours
🥘🍗🌽🫘 NOV 27: Thanksgiving
Last month, major storms struck western Alaska, extensively damaging Kwigillingok to Kotzebue.
While we gather with loved ones, take a moment to support the first stewards of this land, whom this holiday's story originated.
Please donate & share: alaskacf.org
Last month, major storms struck western Alaska, extensively damaging Kwigillingok to Kotzebue.
While we gather with loved ones, take a moment to support the first stewards of this land, whom this holiday's story originated.
Please donate & share: alaskacf.org
November 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🥘🍗🌽🫘 NOV 27: Thanksgiving
Last month, major storms struck western Alaska, extensively damaging Kwigillingok to Kotzebue.
While we gather with loved ones, take a moment to support the first stewards of this land, whom this holiday's story originated.
Please donate & share: alaskacf.org
Last month, major storms struck western Alaska, extensively damaging Kwigillingok to Kotzebue.
While we gather with loved ones, take a moment to support the first stewards of this land, whom this holiday's story originated.
Please donate & share: alaskacf.org
🦃🎄🥂 The holiday season is upon us!
With shorter days and colder weather, this time of year can be a mixed bag. We hope you take whichever slice you need. 🥧
With shorter days and colder weather, this time of year can be a mixed bag. We hope you take whichever slice you need. 🥧
November 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🦃🎄🥂 The holiday season is upon us!
With shorter days and colder weather, this time of year can be a mixed bag. We hope you take whichever slice you need. 🥧
With shorter days and colder weather, this time of year can be a mixed bag. We hope you take whichever slice you need. 🥧
🗳️ 2025 MUNI ELECTIONS RECAP
We're honoring the LEAD PA Alumni in 📍Centre, Union, & Erie Ctys 🏛️ This yr, we had nearly 100 alumni & friends participating, w/ almost as many wins! ✅ 🎉
LEAD PA is here to support your leadership journey.
leadpa.org/office-hours
We're honoring the LEAD PA Alumni in 📍Centre, Union, & Erie Ctys 🏛️ This yr, we had nearly 100 alumni & friends participating, w/ almost as many wins! ✅ 🎉
LEAD PA is here to support your leadership journey.
leadpa.org/office-hours
November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🗳️ 2025 MUNI ELECTIONS RECAP
We're honoring the LEAD PA Alumni in 📍Centre, Union, & Erie Ctys 🏛️ This yr, we had nearly 100 alumni & friends participating, w/ almost as many wins! ✅ 🎉
LEAD PA is here to support your leadership journey.
leadpa.org/office-hours
We're honoring the LEAD PA Alumni in 📍Centre, Union, & Erie Ctys 🏛️ This yr, we had nearly 100 alumni & friends participating, w/ almost as many wins! ✅ 🎉
LEAD PA is here to support your leadership journey.
leadpa.org/office-hours
🔗 leadpa.org/resources
🤔 Are you or anyone you know ready to take the first steps toward running for office? 👣
We have a compilation of resources available and a 🆓 guide for first-time email list members! 📧
🤔 Are you or anyone you know ready to take the first steps toward running for office? 👣
We have a compilation of resources available and a 🆓 guide for first-time email list members! 📧
November 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🔗 leadpa.org/resources
🤔 Are you or anyone you know ready to take the first steps toward running for office? 👣
We have a compilation of resources available and a 🆓 guide for first-time email list members! 📧
🤔 Are you or anyone you know ready to take the first steps toward running for office? 👣
We have a compilation of resources available and a 🆓 guide for first-time email list members! 📧
🗳️ 2025 MUNI ELECTIONS RECAP - LEAD PA Alumni & Friends in 📍Bucks, Chester, & Delaware Counties 🏛️
We had nearly 100 alumni & friends participating, with almost as many wins! ✅ 🎉 And we hope to support you in the next steps of your leadership journey.
👣 leadpa.org/office-hours
We had nearly 100 alumni & friends participating, with almost as many wins! ✅ 🎉 And we hope to support you in the next steps of your leadership journey.
👣 leadpa.org/office-hours
November 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🗳️ 2025 MUNI ELECTIONS RECAP - LEAD PA Alumni & Friends in 📍Bucks, Chester, & Delaware Counties 🏛️
We had nearly 100 alumni & friends participating, with almost as many wins! ✅ 🎉 And we hope to support you in the next steps of your leadership journey.
👣 leadpa.org/office-hours
We had nearly 100 alumni & friends participating, with almost as many wins! ✅ 🎉 And we hope to support you in the next steps of your leadership journey.
👣 leadpa.org/office-hours
🏳️⚧️ NOV 20: Transgender Day of Remembrance
Trans people, and particularly trans women of color, are disproportionately affected by hate violence. 🕯️
Learn more: ustranssurvey.org
Trans people, and particularly trans women of color, are disproportionately affected by hate violence. 🕯️
Learn more: ustranssurvey.org
November 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🏳️⚧️ NOV 20: Transgender Day of Remembrance
Trans people, and particularly trans women of color, are disproportionately affected by hate violence. 🕯️
Learn more: ustranssurvey.org
Trans people, and particularly trans women of color, are disproportionately affected by hate violence. 🕯️
Learn more: ustranssurvey.org
📰 Recommended Article: Six Forms of Cultural Wealth You Can Leverage as a Leader
"To walk into the room with a sense of cultural wealth integrated into your personal narrative could arguably reduce and reframe a sense of imposter syndrome."
Read more: bit.ly/4i8w6q2
"To walk into the room with a sense of cultural wealth integrated into your personal narrative could arguably reduce and reframe a sense of imposter syndrome."
Read more: bit.ly/4i8w6q2
November 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
📰 Recommended Article: Six Forms of Cultural Wealth You Can Leverage as a Leader
"To walk into the room with a sense of cultural wealth integrated into your personal narrative could arguably reduce and reframe a sense of imposter syndrome."
Read more: bit.ly/4i8w6q2
"To walk into the room with a sense of cultural wealth integrated into your personal narrative could arguably reduce and reframe a sense of imposter syndrome."
Read more: bit.ly/4i8w6q2
🗳️ 2025 MUNI ELECTIONS RECAP - LEAD PA Alumni & Friends in 📍Berks, Lehigh, & Northampton Counties 🏛️
We had nearly 100 alumni & friends participating, w/ almost as many wins! ✅ 🎉 LEAD PA hopes to support you in the next steps of your leadership journey.
👣 leadpa.org/office-hours
We had nearly 100 alumni & friends participating, w/ almost as many wins! ✅ 🎉 LEAD PA hopes to support you in the next steps of your leadership journey.
👣 leadpa.org/office-hours
November 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🗳️ 2025 MUNI ELECTIONS RECAP - LEAD PA Alumni & Friends in 📍Berks, Lehigh, & Northampton Counties 🏛️
We had nearly 100 alumni & friends participating, w/ almost as many wins! ✅ 🎉 LEAD PA hopes to support you in the next steps of your leadership journey.
👣 leadpa.org/office-hours
We had nearly 100 alumni & friends participating, w/ almost as many wins! ✅ 🎉 LEAD PA hopes to support you in the next steps of your leadership journey.
👣 leadpa.org/office-hours
🔗 www.leadpa.org/nominations
This year's elections may be over, but LEAD PA is always out here cultivating the next gen of progressive leaders across the Commonwealth.
🧐 We're looking for folks who are:
✅ Locally-grown
✅ Laudable
✅ Leader in any form or fashion
This year's elections may be over, but LEAD PA is always out here cultivating the next gen of progressive leaders across the Commonwealth.
🧐 We're looking for folks who are:
✅ Locally-grown
✅ Laudable
✅ Leader in any form or fashion
November 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🔗 www.leadpa.org/nominations
This year's elections may be over, but LEAD PA is always out here cultivating the next gen of progressive leaders across the Commonwealth.
🧐 We're looking for folks who are:
✅ Locally-grown
✅ Laudable
✅ Leader in any form or fashion
This year's elections may be over, but LEAD PA is always out here cultivating the next gen of progressive leaders across the Commonwealth.
🧐 We're looking for folks who are:
✅ Locally-grown
✅ Laudable
✅ Leader in any form or fashion
🗳️ 2025 MUNI ELECTIONS RECAP📍Allegheny & Westmoreland Ctys 🏛️
This yr, we had nearly 100 alumni & friends participating, w/ almost as many wins! ✅ 🎉 We are proud of our alumni, regardless of outcome.
LEAD PA is here to support your leadership journey's next steps.
👣 leadpa.org/office-hours
This yr, we had nearly 100 alumni & friends participating, w/ almost as many wins! ✅ 🎉 We are proud of our alumni, regardless of outcome.
LEAD PA is here to support your leadership journey's next steps.
👣 leadpa.org/office-hours
November 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🗳️ 2025 MUNI ELECTIONS RECAP📍Allegheny & Westmoreland Ctys 🏛️
This yr, we had nearly 100 alumni & friends participating, w/ almost as many wins! ✅ 🎉 We are proud of our alumni, regardless of outcome.
LEAD PA is here to support your leadership journey's next steps.
👣 leadpa.org/office-hours
This yr, we had nearly 100 alumni & friends participating, w/ almost as many wins! ✅ 🎉 We are proud of our alumni, regardless of outcome.
LEAD PA is here to support your leadership journey's next steps.
👣 leadpa.org/office-hours
🪖🇺🇸 NOV 11: VETERANS DAY
AKA - Armistice Day
WWI officially ended at the signing of Treaty of Versailles, June 28, 1919; however, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.
(Via Dept of Veterans Affairs)
AKA - Armistice Day
WWI officially ended at the signing of Treaty of Versailles, June 28, 1919; however, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.
(Via Dept of Veterans Affairs)
November 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🪖🇺🇸 NOV 11: VETERANS DAY
AKA - Armistice Day
WWI officially ended at the signing of Treaty of Versailles, June 28, 1919; however, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.
(Via Dept of Veterans Affairs)
AKA - Armistice Day
WWI officially ended at the signing of Treaty of Versailles, June 28, 1919; however, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.
(Via Dept of Veterans Affairs)
📝 Post-election reflection prompts
LEAD PA knows that without filling our own cups, we wouldn't be able to continue the work alongside everyone.
Take a breather and some time for yourself.
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LEAD PA knows that without filling our own cups, we wouldn't be able to continue the work alongside everyone.
Take a breather and some time for yourself.
🫶
November 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
📝 Post-election reflection prompts
LEAD PA knows that without filling our own cups, we wouldn't be able to continue the work alongside everyone.
Take a breather and some time for yourself.
🫶
LEAD PA knows that without filling our own cups, we wouldn't be able to continue the work alongside everyone.
Take a breather and some time for yourself.
🫶
November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
👻 Ladies & gentlemen, ghouls & ghosts – just a friendly reminder that the 2025 Municipal Election will be on NOVEMBER 4!
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October 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
👻 Ladies & gentlemen, ghouls & ghosts – just a friendly reminder that the 2025 Municipal Election will be on NOVEMBER 4!
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🔗 leadpa.org/office-hours
Are YOU 🫵 curious about careers in advocacy or politics?
Our team is excited to offer 30-minute video calls to kickstart the conversation! 💻
Are YOU 🫵 curious about careers in advocacy or politics?
Our team is excited to offer 30-minute video calls to kickstart the conversation! 💻
October 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🔗 leadpa.org/office-hours
Are YOU 🫵 curious about careers in advocacy or politics?
Our team is excited to offer 30-minute video calls to kickstart the conversation! 💻
Are YOU 🫵 curious about careers in advocacy or politics?
Our team is excited to offer 30-minute video calls to kickstart the conversation! 💻
October 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
🔗 leadpa.org/resources
🤔 Are you or anyone you know ready to take the first steps toward running for office? 👣
We have a compilation of resources available and a 🆓 guide for first-time email list members! 📧
🤔 Are you or anyone you know ready to take the first steps toward running for office? 👣
We have a compilation of resources available and a 🆓 guide for first-time email list members! 📧
October 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🔗 leadpa.org/resources
🤔 Are you or anyone you know ready to take the first steps toward running for office? 👣
We have a compilation of resources available and a 🆓 guide for first-time email list members! 📧
🤔 Are you or anyone you know ready to take the first steps toward running for office? 👣
We have a compilation of resources available and a 🆓 guide for first-time email list members! 📧
🪔OCT 20-21: Diwali
Diwali is celebrated on the new-moon day (Amavasya) 🌑 in the Hindu calendar, which in 2025 falls between October 20 at 3:44 pm and October 21 at 5:54 pm. 🌅
Millions of Hindus worldwide celebrate Diwali w/ gifts, fireworks & festive meals. 🎇
(Via timeanddate.com)
Diwali is celebrated on the new-moon day (Amavasya) 🌑 in the Hindu calendar, which in 2025 falls between October 20 at 3:44 pm and October 21 at 5:54 pm. 🌅
Millions of Hindus worldwide celebrate Diwali w/ gifts, fireworks & festive meals. 🎇
(Via timeanddate.com)
October 22, 2025 at 12:18 AM
🪔OCT 20-21: Diwali
Diwali is celebrated on the new-moon day (Amavasya) 🌑 in the Hindu calendar, which in 2025 falls between October 20 at 3:44 pm and October 21 at 5:54 pm. 🌅
Millions of Hindus worldwide celebrate Diwali w/ gifts, fireworks & festive meals. 🎇
(Via timeanddate.com)
Diwali is celebrated on the new-moon day (Amavasya) 🌑 in the Hindu calendar, which in 2025 falls between October 20 at 3:44 pm and October 21 at 5:54 pm. 🌅
Millions of Hindus worldwide celebrate Diwali w/ gifts, fireworks & festive meals. 🎇
(Via timeanddate.com)
🗞️⏰ APP DUE: ISSUE BRIEFING SERIES
📊 10/21 @ 5pm - Application due
📊 10/22 @ 12pm - PA's 2026 Budget & Impact
🗞️ For candidates and staff to be able to speak competently on relevant topics!
Apply here 🔗 leadpa.org/skills-development
📊 10/21 @ 5pm - Application due
📊 10/22 @ 12pm - PA's 2026 Budget & Impact
🗞️ For candidates and staff to be able to speak competently on relevant topics!
Apply here 🔗 leadpa.org/skills-development
October 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🗞️⏰ APP DUE: ISSUE BRIEFING SERIES
📊 10/21 @ 5pm - Application due
📊 10/22 @ 12pm - PA's 2026 Budget & Impact
🗞️ For candidates and staff to be able to speak competently on relevant topics!
Apply here 🔗 leadpa.org/skills-development
📊 10/21 @ 5pm - Application due
📊 10/22 @ 12pm - PA's 2026 Budget & Impact
🗞️ For candidates and staff to be able to speak competently on relevant topics!
Apply here 🔗 leadpa.org/skills-development
🗳️ OCT 20 2025: Today is the last day to register in time for the November elections! If you are voting by mail-in, request your ballot NOW!
🔗 Learn more: vote.pa
🔗 Learn more: vote.pa
October 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🗳️ OCT 20 2025: Today is the last day to register in time for the November elections! If you are voting by mail-in, request your ballot NOW!
🔗 Learn more: vote.pa
🔗 Learn more: vote.pa