PA Hunger Leaders Advocate in D.C.
Eleven World Hunger Leaders from across Pennsylvania, joined Tracey and Lynn, to participate in the ELCA World Hunger Leadership Gathering, January 21-24. More than 150 leaders from across the country gathered at Reformation Lutheran Church, Washington, D.C., focusing on the theme “Until All Are Fed”. All in attendance were equipped
First Lady Highlights School Breakfast Initiative at Food Security Convening
"Ask any teacher and they will tell you that food is the basic school supply," said First Lady Frances Wolf as she addressed the first Local Food Alliances Convening held at the State Farm Show Complex, bringing together anti-hunger advocates, including ELCA hunger leaders, from around the state. Although one
Budget Sees Increases for Hunger, Education
Two of LAMPa’s priorities – hunger and education – receive increases in the state budget package that became final this week with the signing of a revenue bill that, at least on paper, seems to balance the spending bill that took effect July 1. The spending plan includes a 4.1 percent
LAMPa Joins Rally for Fair Education Funding
HARRISBURG (MAY 2, 2016) – As state lawmakers return from the primary election to focus on the 2016-'17 state budget, LAMPa advocates, local school officials, parents, and others from the Campaign for Fair Education Funding rallied in the state Capitol to call for $400 million more in public school funding to
Budget not worth the wait for students
HARRISBURG (March 23, 2015) – The Campaign for Fair Education Funding, of which LAMPa is a founding member, released the following statement in response to Gov. Wolf's 2015-16 budget announcement: "The 2015-16 budget that the governor is allowing to become law will permit schools that have been pushed to the
Statewide Call to Action on Education Funding
As education appropriation hearings are underway, join others across Pennsylvania and take 5-10 minutes on Tuesday, March 8, to call state legislators to tell them that we need them to put Pennsylvania’s children first by investing in public education. Find your lawmakers here. Introduce yourself as a constituent and a member
Call for A Budget That Puts Students First
As the budget impasses continues, the Campaign for Fair Education Funding this week formally called on Gov. Tom Wolf and legislators to promptly reach a budget agreement that enacts the funding formula adopted by the state Basic Education Funding Commission and increases basic education funding by at least $410 million
Lutherans Pray, Preach and Rally for Fair Education Funding
Lutherans from around the state raised their voices in Harrisburg at a rally for fair education funding June 23. Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania (LAMPa) started the day by leading a prayer service on the steps of the capitol, joining other faith groups fasting there to protest Pennsylvania’s distinction of
Campaign for Fair School Funding Shares Recommendations
HARRISBURG (FEBRUARY 26, 2015) – LAMPa today joined partners in the Campaign for Fair Education Funding to propose a student-driven funding formula for basic education that strategically directs resources to students and school districts with the greatest needs and provides the investment necessary to enable every child to succeed academically,
Attend a Public Forum on School Funding
Learn how state funding issues have affected local school districts at a public forum near you. Partners in the Coalition for Fair Education Funding are organizing events around the state. Attend and learn how to advocate for a good foundation for the future of ALL of our children, regardless of
