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SUMMARY:National Housing Trust IRA Bootcamp for Pennsylvania
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: \nThe National Housing Trust is offering Pennsylvania our very own Boot Camp | 4-5 virtual educational sessions beginning the week of July 15 and over the remainder of the summer to help affordable housing owners\, developers\, and asset managers in Pennsylvania to access Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding to make property upgrades. \nProgram Approach:\nThe Bootcamp will help Pennsylvania multifamily affordable housing providers learn about and access IRA programs in the Commonwealth to make affordable housing more energy-efficient and climate resilient. Participants will also receive guidance on how to identify energy-saving and resiliency opportunities in their portfolio. \nWHY Participate: \nThere are significant dollars available at the federal and state levels made available through the Inflation Reduction Act; Upwards of $40 billion in tax credits\, rebates\, loans\, and grants that can be used to support investments in energy efficiency and climate resiliency of affordable housing. \nYou’re Busy! You may not have had the time to figure out all the opportunities yourself. This series will provide you with some dedicated time and help to understand how to prepare for applying and even if these opportunities are right for you. \nWHAT You Will Receive By Participating: \nFor those participating in person\, the 4-5 virtual educational sessions will provide you with:\n• 4-5 virtual educational sessions.\n• Access to resources (case studies\, tools\, etc.) that participants can share with their teams to promote broader awareness of decarbonization and funding opportunities.\n• Opportunities to learn from peers.\n• Support in developing a preliminary action plan for using decarbonization incentives to address portfolio challenges.\n• Opportunities to help shape the Commonwealth’s IRA program design and implementation strategies that address the challenges of implementing energy/decarbonization retrofits in affordable housing\, ensuring equitable IRA program rollouts in Pennsylvania. \nFor those listening to the on-demand recordings\, you will receive:\n• 4-5 virtual educational sessions\n• Access to resources (case studies\, tools\, etc.) that participants can share with their teams to promote broader awareness of decarbonization and funding opportunities. \nAlso\, to be offered is an optional in-person gathering for participants to connect with state program administrators and technical assistance providers (September\, TBD). \nRegister here.  \nSponsored by: Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania (LAMPa is a member)\, PULP\, ACTION Housing\, and New Ecology. \nThis program is offered by the National Housing Trust in close collaboration and partnership with the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania\, PULP (Public Utility Law Project)\, ACTION Housing\, and New Ecology. \nOur organizations jointly offered a virtual session on April 11\, 2024. Click here for the slides and recording to get more information on the available resources. \nAbout the National Housing Trust: \nNHT is a team of passionate experts and advocates that brings resident services\, lending\, policy\, sustainability\, and development under one roof\, giving us the tools to make real change possible for the people we serve. We equip communities for a sustainable\, equitable future by preserving and modernizing existing homes—and building new homes that stand the test of time. \nOver the last year\, NHT’s Sustainability Policy team has led a capacity-building IRA Bootcamp that positions affordable housing owners and state housing finance agencies to best use Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) resources. IRA resources represent a critical opportunity to deliver more energy-efficient\, resilient housing that lowers carbon emissions. NHT designed the Bootcamp program to ensure stakeholders understood the latest guidance and what these opportunities mean for their state\, portfolio\, and residents.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/national-housing-trust-ira-bootcamp-for-pennsylvania-2/
CATEGORIES:Environment,Housing
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SUMMARY:National Housing Trust IRA Bootcamp for Pennsylvania
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: \nThe National Housing Trust is offering Pennsylvania our very own Boot Camp | 4-5 virtual educational sessions beginning the week of July 15 and over the remainder of the summer to help affordable housing owners\, developers\, and asset managers in Pennsylvania to access Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding to make property upgrades. \nProgram Approach:\nThe Bootcamp will help Pennsylvania multifamily affordable housing providers learn about and access IRA programs in the Commonwealth to make affordable housing more energy-efficient and climate resilient. Participants will also receive guidance on how to identify energy-saving and resiliency opportunities in their portfolio. \nWHY Participate: \nThere are significant dollars available at the federal and state levels made available through the Inflation Reduction Act; Upwards of $40 billion in tax credits\, rebates\, loans\, and grants that can be used to support investments in energy efficiency and climate resiliency of affordable housing. \nYou’re Busy! You may not have had the time to figure out all the opportunities yourself. This series will provide you with some dedicated time and help to understand how to prepare for applying and even if these opportunities are right for you. \nWHAT You Will Receive By Participating: \nFor those participating in person\, the 4-5 virtual educational sessions will provide you with:\n• 4-5 virtual educational sessions.\n• Access to resources (case studies\, tools\, etc.) that participants can share with their teams to promote broader awareness of decarbonization and funding opportunities.\n• Opportunities to learn from peers.\n• Support in developing a preliminary action plan for using decarbonization incentives to address portfolio challenges.\n• Opportunities to help shape the Commonwealth’s IRA program design and implementation strategies that address the challenges of implementing energy/decarbonization retrofits in affordable housing\, ensuring equitable IRA program rollouts in Pennsylvania. \nFor those listening to the on-demand recordings\, you will receive:\n• 4-5 virtual educational sessions\n• Access to resources (case studies\, tools\, etc.) that participants can share with their teams to promote broader awareness of decarbonization and funding opportunities. \nAlso\, to be offered is an optional in-person gathering for participants to connect with state program administrators and technical assistance providers (September\, TBD). \nRegister here.  \nSponsored by: Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania (LAMPa is a member)\, PULP\, ACTION Housing\, and New Ecology. \nThis program is offered by the National Housing Trust in close collaboration and partnership with the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania\, PULP (Public Utility Law Project)\, ACTION Housing\, and New Ecology. \nOur organizations jointly offered a virtual session on April 11\, 2024. Click here for the slides and recording to get more information on the available resources. \nAbout the National Housing Trust: \nNHT is a team of passionate experts and advocates that brings resident services\, lending\, policy\, sustainability\, and development under one roof\, giving us the tools to make real change possible for the people we serve. We equip communities for a sustainable\, equitable future by preserving and modernizing existing homes—and building new homes that stand the test of time. \nOver the last year\, NHT’s Sustainability Policy team has led a capacity-building IRA Bootcamp that positions affordable housing owners and state housing finance agencies to best use Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) resources. IRA resources represent a critical opportunity to deliver more energy-efficient\, resilient housing that lowers carbon emissions. NHT designed the Bootcamp program to ensure stakeholders understood the latest guidance and what these opportunities mean for their state\, portfolio\, and residents.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/national-housing-trust-ira-bootcamp-for-pennsylvania/
CATEGORIES:Environment,Homepage Event,Housing
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SUMMARY:National Housing Trust IRA Bootcamp for Pennsylvania
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: \nThe National Housing Trust is offering Pennsylvania our very own Boot Camp | 4-5 virtual educational sessions beginning the week of July 15 and over the remainder of the summer to help affordable housing owners\, developers\, and asset managers in Pennsylvania to access Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding to make property upgrades. \nProgram Approach:\nThe Bootcamp will help Pennsylvania multifamily affordable housing providers learn about and access IRA programs in the Commonwealth to make affordable housing more energy-efficient and climate resilient. Participants will also receive guidance on how to identify energy-saving and resiliency opportunities in their portfolio. \nWHY Participate: \nThere are significant dollars available at the federal and state levels made available through the Inflation Reduction Act; Upwards of $40 billion in tax credits\, rebates\, loans\, and grants that can be used to support investments in energy efficiency and climate resiliency of affordable housing. \nYou’re Busy! You may not have had the time to figure out all the opportunities yourself. This series will provide you with some dedicated time and help to understand how to prepare for applying and even if these opportunities are right for you. \nWHAT You Will Receive By Participating: \nFor those participating in person\, the 4-5 virtual educational sessions will provide you with:\n• 4-5 virtual educational sessions.\n• Access to resources (case studies\, tools\, etc.) that participants can share with their teams to promote broader awareness of decarbonization and funding opportunities.\n• Opportunities to learn from peers.\n• Support in developing a preliminary action plan for using decarbonization incentives to address portfolio challenges.\n• Opportunities to help shape the Commonwealth’s IRA program design and implementation strategies that address the challenges of implementing energy/decarbonization retrofits in affordable housing\, ensuring equitable IRA program rollouts in Pennsylvania. \nFor those listening to the on-demand recordings\, you will receive:\n• 4-5 virtual educational sessions\n• Access to resources (case studies\, tools\, etc.) that participants can share with their teams to promote broader awareness of decarbonization and funding opportunities. \nAlso\, to be offered is an optional in-person gathering for participants to connect with state program administrators and technical assistance providers (September\, TBD). \nRegister here.  \nSponsored by: Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania (LAMPa is a member)\, PULP\, ACTION Housing\, and New Ecology. \nThis program is offered by the National Housing Trust in close collaboration and partnership with the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania\, PULP (Public Utility Law Project)\, ACTION Housing\, and New Ecology. \nOur organizations jointly offered a virtual session on April 11\, 2024. Click here for the slides and recording to get more information on the available resources. \nAbout the National Housing Trust: \nNHT is a team of passionate experts and advocates that brings resident services\, lending\, policy\, sustainability\, and development under one roof\, giving us the tools to make real change possible for the people we serve. We equip communities for a sustainable\, equitable future by preserving and modernizing existing homes—and building new homes that stand the test of time. \nOver the last year\, NHT’s Sustainability Policy team has led a capacity-building IRA Bootcamp that positions affordable housing owners and state housing finance agencies to best use Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) resources. IRA resources represent a critical opportunity to deliver more energy-efficient\, resilient housing that lowers carbon emissions. NHT designed the Bootcamp program to ensure stakeholders understood the latest guidance and what these opportunities mean for their state\, portfolio\, and residents.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/national-housing-trust-ira-bootcamp-for-pennsylvania/
CATEGORIES:Environment,Homepage Event,Housing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240721
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SUMMARY:ELCA Youth Gathering and Young Adult Gathering 2024
DESCRIPTION:Be a part of the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering or the Young Adult Gathering! The Multicultural Youth Leadership Event (MYLE) and the tAble events will also be taking place as part of the Gathering’s ministries.  \nIf you won’t be a participant\, there are also opportunities to volunteer and lead at the gatherings.  \nWho: ELCA youth and young adults  \nWhere: New Orleans\, LA  \nWhen: July 13-16\, 2024 – MYLE and the tAble; July 16-20\, 2024 – ELCA Youth Gathering and Young Adult Gathering  \nWhy: Gather with peers from across the ELCA for a week of faith formation spent in interactive learning\, worship\, Bible study\, service and fellowship  \nThe gathering takes place every three years and strives to be a space in which young people grow in faith and are challenged and inspired to live their faith in their daily lives.  \nThis year’s theme is “Created to be.”  \nYou can sign up for the ELCA Youth Gathering gNews here.  \nYou can learn more about registration for the ELCA Youth Gathering here. You can register here.  \nYou can learn more about registration for the ELCA Young Adult Gathering here. You can register here.  \nLet us know if you or other members of your congregation will be joining the Gathering. You can send us a message at LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org. We are happy to walk alongside your participation in this faith-filled church event and connect the Gathering’s ministries to advocacy.  \nFind us at the Witness in Society Booth at the Interactive Center! Be entered in a drawing to win a free week at a PA Lutheran Camp!
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/elca-youth-gathering-and-young-adult-gathering-2024/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Homepage Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T150000
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SUMMARY:SUN Bucks Program Info Session
DESCRIPTION:The PA Food Policy Council is excited to partner with the PA Departments of Human Services (DHS) and Education (PDE) to host an information session on the PA SUN Bucks program which will launch in 2024. SUN Bucks is Pennsylvania’s Summer EBT program–a new grocery benefits program that provides households with a one-time payment of $120 for each eligible child to buy food while school is out. Benefits can be used at local participating retailers to purchase groceries. \nPA SUN Bucks Informational Session\nThursday\, June 27\, 2024\n3pm to 4pm\nVirtual session held via Microsoft Teams or dialing in by phone\nAll are welcome! Join us via Microsoft Teams or phone. Details below:\n________________________________________________________________________________\nJoin the meeting here \nMeeting ID: 282 230 908 207\nPasscode: 7NSXPg\n________________________________\nDial in by phone\n+1 267-332-8737\,\,362267244# United States\, Philadelphia\nRecording or transcribing this meeting\, in any manner including through a third-party application\, may not occur without the consent of all participants\, as required by law\, and must adhere to Commonwealth policies. For more info click the legal link.\nPrivacy and security\n________________________________________________________________________________ \nBackground information: \nPA SUN BUCKS Program\nSummer is a time when many children may not have access to the free and reduced-price meals they get during the school year\, and households might need a little extra help putting meals on the table.\nThis year Pennsylvania will launch SUN Bucks\, Pennsylvania’s Summer EBT program\, a new grocery benefits program that provides households with a one-time payment of $120 for each eligible child to buy food while school is out. Benefits can be used at local participating retailers to purchase groceries.\nMany children will get these benefits automatically\, but some households will need to apply. The benefits will be added to an existing SNAP/TANF EBT card or a newly issued Summer EBT card.\nTo learn more about SUN Bucks\, read more here.\nNote: For the first year of this program\, paper applications for children that are not automatically eligible will become available in July 2024. Benefits will be issued to all eligible children by October 2024. \nPA Food Policy Council\nThe Pennsylvania Food Policy Council\, established in December 2022 by Executive Order 2022-05\, is an important policy initiative of the Shapiro administration. Tasked with evaluating and advancing solutions to issues facing Pennsylvania’s food system\, the council will develop and implement strategies to improve food and nutrition security\, public health\, environmental sustainability and stewardship\, local food economies\, and to reduce food waste. Learn more here!
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/sunbucks-program-info-session/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Education,Homepage Event,Hunger
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124305
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SUMMARY:Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania Landlord Engagement Virtual Summit: Leveraging Funding Sources for Housing Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Join our partners in the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania for the “Landlord Engagement Virtual Summit: Leveraging Funding Sources for Housing Solutions.” The 2024 summit will be held virtually on June 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \nAs rents\, utilities\, food\, and other basic needs rise faster than incomes\, the shortage of affordable housing is growing. Developing a landlord engagement strategy can be an important way to work to end homelessness and ensure all our neighbors live with dignity and a place to call home. \nThe insightful and interactive summit will focus on harnessing key funding sources to create a lasting landlord engagement strategy in your community. Leaders will be discussing: \n\nBest practices in using HUD homelessness funding for landlord engagement.\nLeveraging existing state resources like PHARE\, the state housing trust fund\, and Home4Good.\nGetting the latest updates on HOME ARP administered by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development to fund housing location activities.\nGetting creative with CRA (Community Reinvestment Act) to fund incentives like home repair programs.\n\nLearn how these resources can be utilized to support effective engagement with landlords\, leading to better housing solutions for families overcoming homelessness. \nSpeakers: \n\nAmy Sechrist\, Senior Policy Officer\, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency\nBrenden Auman\, Economic Development Consultant\, PA Department of Community & Economic Development\nCalan Charlton\, Vice President\, CRA Strategic Program Manager\, Truist\nJoe Savage\, Senior Regional Advisor\, United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH)\nModerator: Gale Schwartz\, Associate Director Policy & Programs\, Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania\n\nLAMPa is a member of the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania. Let us know if you plan to join! You can send us a message at LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org. \nYou can register for the event here. \nYou can find more resources from the Housing Alliance on landlord engagement here.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/housing-alliance-of-pennsylvania-landlord-engagement-virtual-summit-leveraging-funding-sources-for-housing-solutions/
LOCATION:Virtual\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Homelessness,Homepage Event,Housing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124305
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SUMMARY:Lutherans Restoring Creation - June Connections Call
DESCRIPTION:Our Kairos Moment \nJoin LAMPa’s partners\, Lutherans Restoring Creation\, and Ryan Cumming\, Program Director\, Theological Ethics\, Education\, and Community Engagement to explore the ELCA’s brand new study guide\, “Our Kairos Moment: A Study Guide on Earth’s Climate Crisis\,” based on the ELCA’s 2023 social message. This is a four-session study guide for small groups and is available for Earth Day–or any day–to inspire learning and action. It uses videos\, storytelling\, bible studies\, and interactive activities to help your group explore the effects of climate change on communities in the U.S. and around the world and inspire one another to effective action. Each session–which can be done independently or as part of an educational series–ends with suggested activities participants can take part in in the days or weeks following their time together. \nVisit Faith and Society – Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (elca.org) to download your copy today. \nYou can register here.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/lutherans-restoring-creation-june-connections-call/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Climate,Education,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T203000
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SUMMARY:Kindling Faith - "Introduction to Social Teachings" with Dr. Roger Willer
DESCRIPTION:Join Kindling Faith for “Introduction to Social Teachings” with Dr. Roger Willer\, Director of Theological Ethics for the ELCA. \nThe learning session will take place online via Zoom from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on June 25. \nParticipation costs $20 per individual or $80 per congregation with no limit to the number in attendance. \nYou can register here. Please contact Pastor Martin Otto-Zimmann or your synod office for possible support and payment options. \nPlease check out our event pages for each event in the Kindling Faith series\, called “What does it mean to be Lutheran in a crucial election year?\,” and let LAMPa know if you plan to join any of the sessions. \nYou can find a page with all programming in the series here. \nKindling Faith: Learning Never Ends is a program of United Lutheran Seminary (ULS)\, a seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/kindling-faith-introduction-to-social-teachings-with-dr-roger-willer/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Education,Elections,Homepage Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240620
DTSTAMP:20260404T124305
CREATED:20231220T144157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T130640Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth 2024
DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom\, a time to gather in community and commemorate the official\, announced end of slavery in the U.S.\, even if the history of oppression\, racism\, and anti-Black violence that characterized it are still part of our story in church and in the United States.  \nAs ELCA Lutherans set free in Christ to seek community and to seek justice\, it is our duty to act against present injustices\, speak to our shared witness of Christ and of injustice in this world\, and join in the celebration of freedom that is Juneteenth.  \nRead an ELCA blog post from our ELCA Racial Justice Ministries director on reckoning with the legacy of slavery while moving forward here.  \nA Living Lutheran article on Juneteenth\, freedom\, and our common humanity\, written by an ELCA pastor\, is available here.  \nELCA worship resources for Juneteenth can be found here.  \nLAMPa is happy to accompany ELCA communities in the pursuit of justice and to connect them with resources for advocacy. Let us know what you are doing for Juneteenth and how we can support you by sending us an email at LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org. 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/juneteenth-2024/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Homepage Event,Racial Justice,Social Justice
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240618
DTSTAMP:20260404T124305
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SUMMARY:Commemoration of the Emmanuel Nine 2024
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, the ELCA commemorates the Emmanuel Nine on June 17. The Emmanuel Nine are nine people who were shot and killed on June 17\, 2015\, during a Bible study at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston\, South Carolina.  \nOur relationship to the shooter\, as well as two of the slain\, reminds us of both our complicity and our calling. The commemoration calls for us to repent for the sins of racism and white supremacy—sins that too often are present in our lives and that too often harm those who are Black and indigenous—and to rededicate ourselves to the Christ who makes us one and makes us whole.  \nThe ELCA offers resources for the commemoration here. Several resources are for worship and sharing in community.  \nYou can sign the ELCA Anti-Racism Pledge here.  \nLAMPa is happy to accompany ELCA communities in the pursuit of justice and to connect them with resources for advocacy. Let us know how you are marking the commemoration of the Emmanuel Nine in your congregation or synod and how we can support you by sending us an email at LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org. 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/commemoration-of-the-emmanuel-nine-2024/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Homepage Event,Racial Justice,Social Justice,Vigil,Violence
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240616
DTSTAMP:20260404T124305
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SUMMARY:Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod Assembly 2024
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod of the ELCA Assembly.  \nSynod Assembly will be June 14-15\, 2024.  \nIt will be held at PennWest California.  \nMore details will be shared as they are made available in the coming months.  \nFeel free to reach out to us with more information here: LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org. 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/southwestern-pennsylvania-synod-assembly-2024/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240616
DTSTAMP:20260404T124305
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UID:13066-1718323200-1718495999@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Upper Susquehanna Synod Assembly 2024
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Upper Susquehanna Synod of the ELCA Assembly.  \nSynod Assembly will be June 14-15\, 2024.  \nSynod assembly information can be found here\, with more to come for 2024’s assembly.  \nMore details will be shared as they are made available in the coming months.  \nFeel free to reach out to us with more information here: LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org. 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/upper-susquehanna-synod-assembly-2024/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Upper Susquehanna Synod":MAILTO:info@uss-elca.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240616
DTSTAMP:20260404T124305
CREATED:20231220T132914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T181456Z
UID:13063-1718323200-1718495999@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Allegheny Synod Assembly 2024
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Allegheny Synod of the ELCA Assembly.  \nSynod Assembly will be June 14-15\, 2024.  \nMore details will be shared as they are made available in the coming months.  \nFeel free to reach out to us with more information here: LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org. 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/allegheny-synod-assembly-2024/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Allegheny Synod":MAILTO:office@alleghenysynod.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240609
DTSTAMP:20260404T124305
CREATED:20240301T180259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T180259Z
UID:13447-1717804800-1717891199@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod Assembly 2024
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the ELCA Assembly.  \nSynod Assembly will be June 8\, 2024.  \nAssembly will be held on Zoom and at Atonement Lutheran Church in Wyomissing.  \nSynod assembly information can be found here\, with more to come for 2024’s assembly.  \nMore details will be shared as they are made available in the coming months.  \nFeel free to reach out to us with more information here: LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org. 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/northeastern-pennsylvania-synod-assembly-2024/
LOCATION:Atonement Lutheran Church\, 5 Wyomissing Blvd.\, Wyomissing\, PA\, 19610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240606
DTSTAMP:20260404T124305
CREATED:20240105T225815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T173407Z
UID:13248-1717545600-1717631999@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Rural Pennsylvania Housing Summit 2024
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Rural Pennsylvania Housing Summit\, hosted by the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania. \nThe summit will be held at Seven Springs Mountain Resort on June 5. \nFor the second year\, the summit will cover Housing Alliance priority topics to address the frustration over the lack of resources and affordable housing options that many rural communities face. \nFor specific questions about the summit\, reach out to Alison at alison@housingalliancepa.org. \nTo connect with LAMPa about housing advocacy\, send us a message at LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org. \nYou can visit the website of the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania here.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/rural-pennsylvania-housing-summit-2024/
LOCATION:Seven Springs Mountain Resort\, 777 Water Wheel Drive\, Seven Springs\, PA\, 15622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Homepage Event,Housing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240602
DTSTAMP:20260404T124305
CREATED:20231220T134220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T181554Z
UID:13060-1717113600-1717286399@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Lower Susquehanna Synod Assembly 2024
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Lower Susquehanna Synod of the ELCA Assembly.  \nSynod Assembly will be May 31 and June 1\, 2024. Edification Day will be May 18\, 2024.  \nAssembly will be held on Zoom and at Trinity Camp Hill.  \nSynod assembly information can be found here\, with more to come for 2024’s assembly.  \nMore details will be shared as they are made available in the coming months.  \nFeel free to reach out to us with more information here: LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org. 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/lower-susquehanna-synod-assembly-2024/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124305
CREATED:20240130T231013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T231013Z
UID:13346-1715868000-1715871600@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Western Region Community of Practice Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join Lutheran Disaster Response for training and engagement. \nJoin LDR’s Western Region Community of Practice Discussion to network with peers and colleagues. This is a recurring\, quarterly online gathering. \nThursday\, May 16 \n2:00 p.m. ET \n1 hour | Online via Zoom \nConvener: Sean Coffman \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nYou can register here.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/western-region-community-of-practice-discussion/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation,Disaster Response
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240510
DTSTAMP:20260404T124305
CREATED:20231215T130417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T191507Z
UID:12933-1715212800-1715299199@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Lutheran Day in the Capitol 2024
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for Lutheran Day in the Capitol and a celebration of LAMPa’s 45th anniversary! \nWho: Lutheran advocates\, leaders\, and partners from around Pennsylvania \nWhen: Thursday\, May 9. \nWhere: Trinity Lutheran Church Camp Hill and the PA State Capitol in Harrisburg \nWhy: Education\, inspiration\, and advocacy on issues that matter \nCelebrate LAMPa’s 45th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of ELCA World Hunger at a gala celebration of advocates at the Harrisburg Hilton in the evening. \nContinuing education certificates of attendance will be made available for ELCA rostered leaders. \nFind out more and register here! 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/lutheran-day-in-the-capitol-2024/
LOCATION:Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church\, Camp Hill\, 2000 Chestnut St.\, Camp Hill\, PA\, 17011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Homepage Event,Hunger,Interfaith
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124305
CREATED:20240130T231119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T231119Z
UID:13344-1714986000-1715270400@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:National VOAD Conference & CoP Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join Lutheran Disaster Response for training and engagement. \nNational VOAD is excited to announce the theme for the 2024 National VOAD Conference being held in Phoenix\, Arizona\, May 6-9 is “United in Service.” The conference aims to minimize and alleviate the effects of disasters\, encourage cooperation\, communication\, coordination\, and collaboration\, and enhance service delivery to affected communities. \nThroughout the conference\, LDR will host a booth\, so plan to stop by and say ‘hi’ to LDR national staff or regional partners. \nYou’re also invited to join LDR on Wednesday\, May 8\, for an evening dinner for informal networking with your Community of Practice peers. Keep your eyes out for an RSVP as we get closer to the conference. \nLearn more about the conference at the NVOAD website. \nMonday\, May 6 through Thursday\, May 9 \n9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day \nLunch provided | Phoenix\, Arizona \nConveners: Multiple LDR National Staff \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nYou can register here.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/national-voad-conference-cop-dinner/
LOCATION:Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak\, Phoenix\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation,Disaster Response
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240505
DTSTAMP:20260404T124305
CREATED:20240105T181646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T181646Z
UID:13238-1714694400-1714867199@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod Assembly 2024
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the ELCA Assembly.  \nSynod Assembly will be May 3-4\, 2024.  \nThe event page can be found here.  \nMore details will be shared as they are made available in the coming months.  \nFeel free to reach out to us with more information here: LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org. 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/southeastern-pennsylvania-synod-assembly-2024/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124305
CREATED:20240415T195137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T135116Z
UID:13532-1714563000-1714564800@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:What's Working to Help Tenants and Landlords Resolve Their Conflict Without an Eviction - Part Two
DESCRIPTION:Here in Pennsylvania\, multiple communities are creating significant change for the way that tenants and landlords are resolving the conflict when a tenant is behind on rent without an eviction. \nPrograms with the strongest outcomes resolve landlord-tenant disputes\, provide resource navigation to address the underlying causes of housing instability\, and provide financial assistance. And this benefits both tenants and landlords and the larger community. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, May 1st at 11:30am to learn about another successful eviction prevention programs operated by the Friends Association in Chester County. \nThe Eviction Prevention Case Resolution (EPCR) Program is a collaborative effort that involves three of Chester County’s Magisterial District Judges (MDJs) who preside over eviction cases. This program offers rental assistance\, supportive services\, and legal representation to tenants facing eviction proceedings. Learn about their success in mitigating evictions within the communities it serves! \nSpeakers: \n\nRobin Senss\, Chief Operating Officer\, Friends Association\nLoreen Kemps\, Defense Attorney\, Friends Association\nModerator: Phyllis Chamberlain\, Executive Director\, Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania\n\nWhen\nWednesday\, May 1\, 2024\n11:30 AM – 12 PM \nThis is an online event. Register here. \nCost is $15 for non-members. LAMPa is a member of the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/whats-working-to-help-tenants-and-landlords-resolve-their-conflict-without-an-eviction-part-two/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Homelessness,Homepage Event,Housing,Social Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124305
CREATED:20240319T205405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T205405Z
UID:13493-1713960000-1713963600@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Housing Network Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join leaders and advocates for just housing and homelessness policies from across the Commonwealth as for a time of connecting\, sharing\, and learning! \nWhy join a network? \nThe work of striving for justice and peace in all the earth can be lonely and exhausting – LAMPa hopes that by launching our networks we strengthen the bonds of our advocates across the Commonwealth and remind one another that we are not alone. It will also be a time to share our stories and best practices of our ministry and discipleship in these areas\, and to dream together about how to best lift up our stories and hopes to those in power.\n\n\nWe hope you join us in this important work of connecting and inspiring one another!\n\n\nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/housing-network-launch/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Homelessness,Homepage Event,Housing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124305
CREATED:20240320T135052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T135052Z
UID:13495-1713902400-1713906000@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Lutherans Restoring Creation - April Connections Call
DESCRIPTION:Synods and Creation Care\n8pm ET \nJoin LAMPa’s partners\, Lutherans Restoring Creation\, as we hear from a panel of guests who took their creation care to the next level and made change at the synod level. We will answer questions like: What is a synod? What is its role in caring for creation and how should it do so? How can an individual or congregation get involved with their synod to increase their social impact? \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/lutherans-restoring-creation-april-connections-call/
CATEGORIES:Climate,Environment,Homepage Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124305
CREATED:20231220T142927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T142927Z
UID:13033-1713855600-1713902400@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:2024 General Primary Election
DESCRIPTION:Make your voice heard and vote in the upcoming 2024 Pennsylvania primary election!  \nThe primary election will take place Tuesday\, April 23\, 2024. You can vote in person at your polling place that day.  \nTuesday\, April 23\, 2024\, is also the last day for County Boards of Election to receive completed mail-in and civilian absentee ballots. All ballots must be received by 8:00 p.m. to be counted.  \nPolls are open on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  \nIf you’re unsure whether or not you are currently registered to vote in PA or are unsure whether or not your voter registration is up to date\, you can check your voter registration status here.  \nYou can find your polling place here.  \nIf you have any questions\, you can call 1.877.VOTESPA (1.877.868.3772).  \nYou can find contact information for your county election officials here.  \nThis page from the Pennsylvania Department of State has more information about upcoming elections.  \nYou can learn more about primary elections and other types of elections here. 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/2024-general-primary-election/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Elections
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240423
DTSTAMP:20260404T124305
CREATED:20231220T142543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T143016Z
UID:13032-1713744000-1713830399@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day is a time to renew our commitment to be good stewards of God’s creation and to seek justice in relationship with neighbor and creation. There is a movement towards this commitment and relationship powered by people of faith taking action as advocates and as church.  \nEarth Day this year is Monday\, April 22\, 2024. Mark your calendars!  \nWe encourage you to consider integrating creation care into your worship\, faith formation programming\, vigils\, learning opportunities\, and advocacy during this season and during all seasons.  \nLAMPa will provide education and advocacy resources for Earth Day Sunday 2024\, including for hosting a vigil\, so stay tuned for details.  \nLutherans Restoring Creation has held Earth Day worship services in the past and facilitates relationships among Lutherans engaging in the work and practices of restoring creation. Check out their five ways to celebrate Earth Day as church here. You can also view materials\, including video recordings of past Earth Day services\, on their website.  \nIn the spirit of continually reforming as Lutherans\, loving and caring for all of creation\, and living in the teachings of our Social Statement “Caring for Creation: Vision\, Hope\, and Justice\,” Lutherans Restoring Creation has also created Five Theses for Earth Day.  \nLet us know what you are doing in your synod\, congregation\, and community by sending a note to LAMPa@lutheranadvocacypa.org. We at LAMPa would be happy to engage with you and to share advocacy resources to support our collective care for creation on Earth Day. 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/earth-day-2024/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Climate,Interfaith,Sustainable Agriculture,Vigil,Water Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124305
CREATED:20240319T202133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T202133Z
UID:13490-1713355200-1713358800@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Human and Civil Rights Network Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join leaders and advocates who care for LGBTQ+ rights\, racial justice\, and care for all people made in God’s image from across the Commonwealth as for a time of connecting\, sharing\, and learning! \nWhy join a network? \nThe work of striving for justice and peace in all the earth can be lonely and exhausting – LAMPa hopes that by launching our networks we strengthen the bonds of our advocates across the Commonwealth and remind one another that we are not alone. It will also be a time to share our stories and best practices of our ministry and discipleship in these areas\, and to dream together about how to best lift up our stories and hopes to those in power.\n\n\nWe hope you join us in this important work of connecting and inspiring one another!\n\n\nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/human-and-civil-rights-network-launch/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Criminal Justice,Homepage Event,LGBTQ+,Racial Justice,Social Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240417
DTSTAMP:20260404T124305
CREATED:20231215T125913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T125913Z
UID:12930-1713225600-1713311999@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot for the primary election
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the deadline to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot before the upcoming Pennsylvania primary elections! \nThe last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot is Tuesday\, April 16. Applications must be received by your county election board by this date. \nTuesday\, April 23\, is the primary election. Completed ballots must be received by your county election office by this date. Postmarks are not enough. \nYou can register to vote online and find more information about voter registration here. You can also find information about voter registration here. \nYou can find information about voting by mail-in or absentee ballot here. \nYou can apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot online here. \nYou can also apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot by submitting your completed physical application to your county election office\, either by hand or by mail. Here are blank applications for mail-in ballots and absentee ballots. The Pennsylvania Department of State also has applications in some languages other than English (listed under “Option 2: Apply for a Mail Ballot by mail“). You can also request a physical application in person at your county voter office. \nInformation about becoming an annual mail voter can be found here. \nInformation about third party ballot delivery for mail voting and designating an agent\, along with the form\, can be found here. \nInformation about the accessible remote ballot marking solution for mail voting can be found here. \nIf you’re unsure whether or not you are currently registered to vote in PA or are unsure whether or not your voter registration is up to date\, you can check your voter registration status here. \nYou can find your polling place here. \nIf you have any questions\, you can call 1.877.VOTESPA (1.877.868.3772). \nYou can find contact information for your county election officials here. \nThis page from the Pennsylvania Department of State has more information about upcoming elections.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/last-day-to-apply-for-a-mail-in-or-civilian-absentee-ballot-for-the-primary-election/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation,Elections,Homepage Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124305
CREATED:20240319T201613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T201613Z
UID:13488-1712750400-1712754000@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Creation Care Network Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join Creation Care leaders and advocates from across the Commonwealth as for a time of connecting\, sharing\, and learning! \nWhy join a network? \nThe work of striving for justice and peace in all the earth can be lonely and exhausting – LAMPa hopes that by launching our networks we strengthen the bonds of our advocates across the Commonwealth and remind one another that we are not alone. It will also be a time to share our stories and best practices of our ministry and discipleship in these areas\, and to dream together about how to best lift up our stories and hopes to those in power.\n\n\nWe hope you join us in this important work of connecting and inspiring one another!\n\n\nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/creation-care-network-launch/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Climate,Environment,Homepage Event,Sustainable Agriculture,Water Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124305
CREATED:20240130T231212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T231212Z
UID:13342-1712577600-1712664000@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Mid-Atlantic Regional VOAD Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Lutheran Disaster Response for training and engagement. \nThis regional VOAD conference is being sponsored by the state VOADs within FEMA Region 3 and include Maryland VOAD\, Delaware VOAD\, Pennsylvania VOAD\, West Virginia VOAD\, DC VOAD and Virginia VOAD. The event will focus on the science behind the increased intensity and frequency of storms\, and other effects communities will continue to see as the result of global warming and climate change. This first regional annual conference will take place at Cacapon State Park\, Berkley Springs\, W. Va. Learn more about this regional VOAD conference by contacting Rev. Phil Huber at chairperson@marylandvoad.org \nMonday\, April 8 and Tuesday\, April 9 \nNoon Monday to noon Tuesday | Berkley Springs\, W. Va. \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nYou can register here.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/mid-atlantic-regional-voad-conference/
LOCATION:Cacapon State Park\, Berkley Springs\, WV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation,Disaster Response
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240412
DTSTAMP:20260404T124305
CREATED:20240130T231308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T231308Z
UID:13340-1712534400-1712879999@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Mountain West Regional VOAD Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Lutheran Disaster Response for training and engagement. \nThe Mountain West VOAD bolsters relationships and capabilities between states that experience similar challenges in disaster response\, including Alaska\, Colorado\, Oregon\, Idaho\, Utah\, Montana\, Nevada\, Nebraska\, New Mexico\, North Dakota\, South Dakota\, Washington\, and Wyoming. Learn more about the Mountain West VOAD here. \nMonday\, April 8\, through Thursday\, April 11 \nAll day | Seattle\, Wash. \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nYou can register here.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/mountain-west-regional-voad-conference/
LOCATION:Kent United Methodist Church\, Kent\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation,Disaster Response
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