We work with a variety of community partners to increase social and civic competencies to empower individuals to use their voice and rights to help themselves, and others. Moving from conversations to action takes skills, knowledge and relationships.

 

Over the last several years, we organized several events and programs that laid the groundwork for where we are today. You can follow the progression of our formation by clicking on these past events, where links are available:

 

2017

• Unity Gathering Coming to Chambersburg (Public Opinion, March 17, 2017) 

• Locals Promote Inclusion at Unity Gathering (Public Opinion, March 25, 2017)

• Learn How Gerrymandering is Done in PA (Public Opinion, April 3, 2017)

• Locals Welcome Newcomers with Multi-Ethnic Signs (Public Opinion, April 24, 2017)

• Local Activists Groups Emerge in Franklin County (Public Opinion, April 2017) 

• Chambersburg Supports Fair Districts PA (Public Opinion, May 24, 2017)

• Free showing of "13th" & Community Discussion at Wilson College on June 24, 2017

• Candlelight Vigil Against Hate: United for Love on August 14, 2017

• Community Prayer Vigil at Trinity United Church of Christ in Waynesboro, August 31, 2017

• The Work of White Folks at Wilson College on October 1, 2017

• Free showing of "13th" & Community Discussion at Wilson College on November 16, 2017

 

2018

• Fighting for Change: Local Women Share Thoughts on Past Year for Women's Issues (Public Opinion, January 31, 2018)

• Diversity and Inclusion Competency Training: Moving from Bystander Behavior to Courageous Conversations (February 5th & 6th and February 16th & 17th, 2018)

• Progress Pod(cast) launched in 2018 (volunteer produced 55 programs through mid-2020 with over 11,900 listens)

• Franklin County groups create survey for LGBTQ population, (Herald Mail) April 2, 2018

• Inaugural Pride event draws LGBTQ residents, allies (August 5, 2018)

• Community Forums on Immigration at Coyle Free Library During October (October 2018)

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2019

• Black Girl Magic Exhibits in Chambersburg and Waynesboro (February-March 2, 2019). (Black Women Celebrated in Majority White Community in S.C. Pennsylvania (Public Opinion, February 25, 2019))

• Forward Together: Engage with Racially Diverse Experiences on February 10 & February 24, 2019) (Sponsor & Program Partner)

• Migrant Farmworkers in Franklin County, PA 

• Barriers Women in Leadership Face in the Workplace on March 18 & 25, 2019

• #pose4pride Exhibit June 2019

• 2018 LGBTQ Acceptance and Needs Survey Report

• 2nd Annual Pride Franklin County on August 4, 2019

• The Long Road to LGBTQ+ Equality in PA Traveling History Exhibit at Coyle Free Library September 9-17, 2019

• LGBTQ+ Rights with ACLU of PA on September 16, 2019

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2020 

• Inaugural MLK Day of Service January 20, 2020

• Supported Black Lives Matter demonstrations with community & with Racial Reconciliation 

  • LOVE Demonstration June 20, 2020

• Inaugural Pride Franklin County Mum Sale

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2021

• 2nd Annual MLK Day of Service January 18, 2021

• Borough of Chambersburg Non-Discrimination Ordinance Education & Advocacy (February-October 2021)

• Franklin County Welcoming Project Launched in June 2021

• Inaugural Taste of Pride on June 26, 2021

• Caring Picnic (LGBTQ+ networking & affirming resources) July 24, 2021

• Borough Council of Chambersburg Adopts Non-Discrimination Ordinance Adopted in October

• 2nd Annual Pride Mum Sale

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2022

• Non-Discrimination Ordinance Education & Advocacy as Borough Council Repeals Law

• Coordinate Rapid Response to NDO Repeal During IceFest

• Franklin Votes Initiative Launches

• Franklin County Welcoming Project Campaign

• Host Conversation with U.S. Senator Bob Casey supporting LGBTQ+ people June 17, 2022

• Caring Family Picnic on July 24, 2022

• Taste of Pride in August 2022

• 3rd Annual Pride Mum Sale

• Pride Franklin County Festival on October 9, 2022

• Inaugural Kite Festival on October 24, 2022

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2023

• 3rd Annual MLK Day of Service on January 16, 2023

• Franklin Votes Primary Election Campaign April and May 2023

• Inaugural Pride Rainbow Sale in May and June 2023

• Monthly Pride Mixers begin in May, happening the 2nd Thursday of every month at local welcoming businesses

• Caring Family Picnic on August 9, 2023

• 4th Annual Pride Mum Sale

• Inaugural Sounds of Pride Party on September 9, 2023

• 4th Annual Pride Franklin County Festival on October 8, 2023

• Franklin Votes Municipal Election Campaign October and November 2023

• 2nd Annual Fly Into Action Kite Festival on October 21, 2023

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2024

• 4th Annual MLK Day of Service on January 15, 2024

• Monthly Pride Mixers on the 2nd Thursday of every month

• Franklin Votes Primary Election Campaign March and April 2024

• Franklin Votes civic participation presentation to students at Mercersburg Academy and 5 classes at Chambersburg Area Senior High School in April and May 2024

• 2nd Annual Pride Rainbow Sale

• Sounds of Pride music festival fundraiser on May 18, 2024

• 5th Annual Pride Mum Sale

• Assisted with launch of a student-led voter initiative at Chambersburg Area Senior High School through PA Youth Vote

• Franklin Votes Municipal Election Campaign September-November 2024

• 5th Annual Pride Franklin County Festival on October 13, 2024

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2025

• Monthly Pride Mixer January 9, 2025

• 5th Annual MLK Day of Service January 20, 2025

• Franklin Votes Webinar: How to Run for Local Office February 12, 2025

• Monthly Pride Mixer February 13, 2025

• Franklin Votes Outreach - Primary Election March-May 2025

• Unlimited Pride Weekend at Liberty Mountain Resort March 1, 2025

• Monthly Pride Mixer March 13, 2025

• Monthly Pride Mixer April 10, 2025

• Monthly Pride Mixer May 8, 2025

• Pride Rainbow Sale at Mercersburg Springfest May 10, 2025

• Pride Rainbow Sale at Gettysburg Pride Festival May 31, 2025

• Monthly Pride Mixer June 12, 2025

• Pride Rainbow Sale at CCT’s Kinky Boots June 20-22, 2025

• Monthly Pride Mixer July 10, 2025

• Pride Rainbow Sale at Old Market Day in Chambersburg July 19, 2025

• Pride Rainbow Sale at Central PA Pride Festival July 26, 2025

• Annual Pride Picnic August 14, 2025

• Franklin Votes Outreach - General Election September-November 2025

• Monthly Pride Mixer September 11, 2025

• Pride Rainbow Sale at Mercersburg Townfest September 27, 2025

• Pride Rainbow Sale at Waynesboro Market Day October 4, 2025

• Monthly Pride Mixer October 9, 2025

• 5th Annual Pride Franklin County Festival October 12, 2025

• Pride Rainbow Sale at Chambersburg AppleFest October 18, 2025

• Monthly Pride Mixer November 13, 2025

• Monthly Pride Mixer December 11, 2025