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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 09/06/2026
Join us for our June 2026 Colorful Backgrounds EXPO community meeting, at Pittsburgh Mennonite Church in Swissvale, at 5:30PM on Wed, 6/24. Connect with other community members and enjoy a light meal followed by a guest presentation from Dylan Basescu. RSVP at piinpa.org/calendar/june-meeting
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 06/04/2026
⭐ We are 6 weeks out from the annual PIIN fundraising Gala! Celebrate our work in 2025 and support our continued work for justice in 2026 at PIIN's fundraising Gala on May 17th! (Tickets available at piinpa.org/gala)
Photo of a crowd of people smiling and celebrating at the November 18th Allegheny County Council meeting.  Many people hold signs reading "CLEAN AIR NOW!"
Bold header text reads: Be a part of our work for justice!  The caption below reads: November 18th, 2025: After months of preparation and testimony from PIIN's Environmental Justice task force, County Council voted unanimously to increase operating permit fees for facilities that produce air pollution.  PIIN's logo sits in the footer, beside text reading: Make your contribution today at piinpa.org/galaMonochrome blue illustration of people linking arms.  Text around the image reads: 6 weeks until the annual PIIN Gala!  4:00 PM, May 17th 2026.  Tickets available at piinpa.org/gala.  The PIIN logo sits in the bottom right corner.
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 06/04/2026
An illustration of two colorful Easter eggs sitting on a grassy, light green watercolor background.  Text above reads: Happy Easter from PIIN
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 02/04/2026
Illustration of matzah and a glass of wine on a round table with a deep blue background.  Gold text at the top reads: Happy Passover from PIIN
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 30/03/2026
⭐️ 7 more weeks until our annual fundraising Gala! Join us on Sunday, May 17th for delicious food, dancing, and fellowship, celebrate this past year's wins, and learn more about how you can be a part our work for justice in southwestern PA. Tickets available at piinpa.org/gala
Monochrome blue illustration of people linking arms.  Text around the image reads: 7 weeks until the annual PIIN Gala!  4:00 PM, May 17th 2026.  Tickets available at piinpa.org/gala.  The PIIN logo sits in the bottom right corner.
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 24/03/2026
Don't forget! Our first Colorful Backgrounds EXPO community meeting of 2026 is tomorrow at 5:30. We hope to see you there!
White and blue flyer publicizing the March CB EXPO Community Meeting. The Colorful Backgrounds EXPO sits in the top left corner. Text below reads: Community Meeting. Building power with returning community members and their families. Guest Speaker: Amachi Pittsburgh. Amachi Pittsburgh has supported children, youth, and families impacted by incarceration in Allegheny County for over 21 years. We work with families to build strong relationships, support healing, and create hope for the future. During this session, speakers from Amachi will share about our program and the ways we support youth and caregivers. Participants will also take part in simple wellness activities focused on reflection, connection, and self-care. Light meal served at 5:30 - Presentation at 6:00. March 25, 2026. 5:30PM. Pittsburgh Mennonite Church, 2018 S. Braddock Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15218. A QR code sits at the bottom of the flyer with text reading: Scan to RSVP. The logos for PIIN, Stop Violence, and West End POWER sit in the bottom right corner, underneath the logos for Amachi Pittsburgh and Here 4 U, a program of Amachi Pittsburgh.
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 23/03/2026
⭐ 8 weeks until PIIN's annual fundraising Gala on May 17th, 2026! Your generous support is what makes our work for justice in southwestern Pennsylvania possible. Visit piinpa.org/gala to purchase your tickets and invest in PIIN today!
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 12/03/2026
County Council has passed ordinance 13809-26! We extend a huge thank you to the 11 council members who voted to pass this legislation, and to all the county residents and organizations who made their voices heard. It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood!
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 03/03/2026
📢 On Tuesday, March 10th, County Council will vote on whether to pass ordinance 13809-26. If passed, the proposed ordinance will help keep Allegheny County residents safe by prohibiting county collaboration with ICE. Contact your County Council Representatives today and urge them to vote YES!
Flyer with a yellow background behind a solid blue Pittsburgh city skyline.  A melting block of ice sits just under the blue skyline.  Large text above reads: No collaboration with ICE!  Below, more large text reads: Tell Allegheny County Council: Vote YES on ordinance 13809-26.
At the bottom of the page across a white background: Allegheny County Council votes on March 10th, 2026.  Scan code for contact information.  Beside the text is a QR code linking to a list of County Council members' contacts on the Allegheny County website.  Beside the code in the bottom right corner is PIIN's logo.
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 01/03/2026
Thank you to everyone who made it to Friday morning's vigil for immigrants seized by ICE, led by PIIN & our immigration task force. 📢 Remember to contact your Allegheny County Council members this week & tell them to vote YES on passing ordinance 13809-26 on 3/10/2026. (No cooperation with ICE!)
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 18/02/2026
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 29/01/2026
If you aren't able to be with us in person at the Prayer Vigil for Peace on Friday, you can still join us virtually. Visit www.facebook.com/UUCSH to watch the live stream. (Parking lot space is limited - view the UUCSH street parking map at www.sunnyhill.org/location/sunday-morning-parking-map/)
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Sunday Morning Parking Map - Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 27/01/2026
📢 Contact your senators and tell them to vote NO on DHS funding - no more money to ICE! act.faithinaction.org/a/tell-your-...
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Tell Your U.S. Senators Vote NO on DHS Funding
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 26/01/2026
THIS FRIDAY: Prayer Vigil for Peace: Press Conference for Justice PIIN’s public statement by our Clergy and Community leaders in support of our immigrant community & against ICE activity. Join PIIN as we mourn the loss of precious lives, our democracy, & violence against citizens & immigrants.
Purple and off-white graphic with text reading: Prayer Vigil for Peace: Press Conference for Justice.  PIIN’s public statement by our Clergy and Community leaders in support of our immigrant community and against ICE activity.  Join PIIN as we mourn the loss of precious lives, our democracy, and violence against citizens and immigrants.  3:00PM - January 30th, 2026.  UU Church of the South Hills, 1240 Washington Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15228.  (412)-561-6277.
A QR code and PIIN's logo sit in the bottom right corner.
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 21/01/2026
The weekly vigil for immigrants seized by ICE begins at 8:30AM every Friday, with hymns, prayers, and moments of silence. This is a peaceful event to help remind the public of the terrible injustice that is being committed against our neighbors.
Yellow graphic with four black and white photos of people at the vigil at the top of the image.  Text below reads: Vigil for immigrants seized by ICE.  This event begins at 8:30AM every Friday, with hymns, prayers, and moments of silence.  This is a peaceful event to help remind the public of the terrible injustice that is being committed against our neighbors.  You may carry a sign, but no shouting or bull horns.  Participants will stand on the public sidewalk and cannot be on the road or property of the ICE facility.  This quiet protest is to support the immigrants being held at the ICE facility.  Every Friday, 8:30AM - 9:30AM, Pittsburgh ICE building, 3000 Sidney St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203.  Hosted by Sisters of St. Joseph, Pax Christi, and Casa San José.
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 19/01/2026
A black and white illustration of Martin Luther King Jr. on an off-white background.  Text reads: Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice, and justice at its best is love correcting everything that stands against love. -Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 16/01/2026
Save the date! Sunday, May 17th, 2026 is PIIN's annual fundraising Gala - visit piinpa.org/gala to purchase tickets, become a 2026 PIIN sponsor, or learn more.
Monochromatic blue illustration of people standing in a line and linking arms, with blue text on an off-white background.  Text reads: Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'Round.  The Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network's annual Gala.  Save the Date.  May 17th, 2026.  Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Ave.  Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

A QR code linking to PIIN's website, and PIIN's logo sit in the bottom right corner.
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 13/01/2026
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In Pittsburgh, pro-immigrant interfaith efforts emerge amid concerns about ICE
PITTSBURGH (RNS) — On Fridays, a group of interfaith believers holds a vigil outside the city’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office, where over 800 people have been held amid the Trump ad...
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 12/01/2026
Click here to RSVP: secure.everyaction.com/rlCGLWiWYEuO...
Flyer reading: State of PIIN Address.  Join the Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network this January 19th to meet all of our officers, hear the vision of our President and Vice President, and hear the impact of our Executive Director’s meeting with the Pope at the Vatican for such a time as this.  Hear his remarks about the need for us to continue the work of social justice among such social ills and to have the faith to continue our work.
We want to share the news from our task force chairs and introduce our new immigration task force leaders.  We will also discuss our financial position and distribute fundraising packets for us all to become involved in the investment by people and ourselves in our work.  Whether you are a current PIIN leader, or if you are interested in joining PIIN either through your congregation or by assembling a cohort, we extend an invitation.
Let’s celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by attending and renewing our commitment to the work of justice!
10:00am - 12:00pm
January 19th, 2026
Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church
6556 Shetland St, 
Pittsburgh, PA 15206

The PIIN logo and a QR code with a link to RSVP sit the bottom right corner.
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 09/01/2026
A message from PIIN: Murder of Renee Nicole Good by Federal Agents
We at PIIN (Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network) are outraged by the brutal killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent on Wednesday, January 7 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The murder occurred during a legal and peaceful protest against ICE agents seeking to arrest and deport immigrants. Community leaders have reported Good was acting as a legal observer, a role that includes monitoring police and security forces at protests and ICE operations. We strongly protest the many false narratives and manipulation of facts offered by agents and the federal government.Good, a US citizen, was 37 years old and the mother of three children who had recently moved to Minneapolis from Kansas City. Her mother was present and had to bear witness to her daughter’s death even as agents denied medical care. We deeply mourn this loss to the Minneapolis community and all those protesting to end the ICE attacks on our communities throughout the country.We also mourn the loss of safety and freedom for migrant communities across the country including here in Pittsburgh. ICE and Homeland Security agents routinely conduct unlawful kidnappings of both documented and undocumented people, tearing apart families, and inflicting harm on our communities.  Acting without proper oversight or accountability, ICE agents have sown distrust and fear across our Commonwealth and nation.As people of faith PIIN affirms all people have inherent worth and dignity, and deserve care and compassionate treatment. We call on our community members to resist the government sanctioned violence used to create dominance and dehumanize our neighbors, friends and family. We call on everyone in Pennsylvania to uphold and support our Constitutional rights to due process for immigrants, and peaceful protest when these rights are trampled.
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 07/01/2026
PIIN is leading this week's vigil for immigrants seized by ICE, beginning at 8:30AM on Friday, January 9th, with hymns, prayers, and moments of silence. This is a peaceful event to help remind the public of the terrible injustice that is being committed against our neighbors.
Yellow graphic with four black and white photos of the crowd at the vigil.  Highlighted text reads: Vigil for Immigrants Seized by ICE.  This event begins at 8:30AM every Friday, with hymns, prayers, and moments of silence.  This is a peaceful event to help remind the public of the terrible injustice that is being committed against our neighbors.
You may carry a sign, but no shouting or bull horns.  Participants will stand on the public sidewalk and cannot be on the road or property of the ICE facility.  This quiet protest is to support the immigrants being held at the ICE facility.
Every Friday, 8:30AM - 9:30AM
Pittsburgh ICE building
3000 Sidney St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 22/12/2025
The Foundation of Hope, on behalf of the residents of the Allegheny County Jail, is requesting books 10 or fewer years old - horror/sci-fi novels, comic books, non-religious self-help books, mystery novels, and foreign language novels. For more information, visit www.piinpa.org/news/book-drive
Blue and yellow photo of a stack of books, with the PIIN logo in the bottom right corner.  Overlaid text reads: December book drive for residents of the Allegheny County Jail.  The Foundation of Hope, on behalf of the residents of the ACJ, is requesting books 10 or fewer years old - horror/sci-fi novels, comic books, non-religious self-help books, mystery novels, and foreign language novels.

If your congregation would like to participate in the book drive, please contact PIIN's ACJ Action Group chair, Sharon Bonavoglia, by January 5th.  (Email sharonsvea@gmail.com with the subject line "book donations.")  The deadline to collect and drop off your book donations is January 12th.
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 15/12/2025
Navy text on an off-white background reads: "A message from PIIN."  The date, December 15, 2025 is in the bottom left corner.  PIIN's logo sits in the bottom right corner.PIIN (Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network) strongly condemns the horrific act of antisemitism at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia during a Hanukkah celebration. This community event should have been a time of joyous commemoration of miracles and rededication, not a time of continued attacks and hate. We name the terrible irony of the timing of this appalling attack on the Jewish community during the very act of reclaiming their identity during centuries of continued oppression and persecution.
We deepen our commitment to eradicating attacks on any individuals or groups based on religion, race, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, gender or ableism. We hold true to our vision of vibrant, just communities alive in our spiritual traditions and determined to create greater equity and flourishing in our neighborhoods.We offer our support to all our Jewish friends and family, particularly those in the Pittsburgh area during a time of heightened grief and fear. We hold the 15 lost lives, and all the physically and emotionally wounded in our hearts. We offer our prayers and actions for peace, community connection, the abiding Love of God and all that we hold as sacred.
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 02/12/2025
Today is #GivingTuesday! Your generous contributions are what make our work possible. Consider donating to PIIN this GivingTuesday. If we can raise $3,600, that total will be matched. Make your contribution today at: secure.everyaction.com/iI8LXifRNEaFJO4dGiq1qw2
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 21/11/2025
Join us on November 25th to celebrate our Colorful Backgrounds EXPO graduates! The graduation ceremony will be held at Pittsburgh Mennonite Church in Swissvale (2018 S. Braddock Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218) on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 at 6:00PM.
Yellow background with a black and white photo of Colorful Backgrounds EXPO graduates in graduation caps and gowns.  Overlaid text reads: Colorful Backgrounds EXPO Graduation.  Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 6:00PM.  Pittsburgh Mennonite Church, 2018 S. Braddock Ave.  Pittsburgh, PA 15218
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 21/11/2025
Join us on November 25th to celebrate our Colorful Backgrounds EXPO graduates! The graduation ceremony will be held at Pittsburgh Mennonite Church in Swissvale (2018 S. Braddock Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218) on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 at 6:00PM.
Yellow background with a black and white photo of Colorful Backgrounds EXPO graduates in graduation caps and gowns.  Overlaid text reads: Colorful Backgrounds EXPO Graduation.  Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 6:00PM.  Pittsburgh Mennonite Church, 2018 S. Braddock Ave.  Pittsburgh, PA 15218
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 20/11/2025
On Nov. 25, the PPS Board will vote on a school closure & consolidation plan. This unrealistic plan doesn't save money, improve education, or create equity - it just repeats past mistakes & harms students, families, & communities. Click here to learn more, & sign the petition: shorturl.at/Psif5
Navy blue and off-white graphic with text reading: Tell the Pittsburgh Public Schools Board: vote NO on school closures.  Sign the petition sponsored by PIIN and ERN (Education Rights Network) of 412 Justice.
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 04/11/2025
Allegheny County Council is voting tomorrow to repeal a portion of the 2021 ban on the use of solitary confinement, restraint chairs, pepper spray, and leg shackles in the Allegheny County Jail. Contact your district reps today and urge them to vote NO on overturning any portion of the ban.
White and black graphic with text reading: "Allegheny County Council is set to vote on Wednesday, November 5th to repeal a portion of the 2021 ban on the use of solitary confinement, restraint chairs, pepper spray, and leg shackles in the ACJ.  Voters overwhelmingly approved this ban in 2021.  Contact your district representatives today and urge them to vote NO on overturning any portion of this ban."
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 04/11/2025
The Pennsylvania municipal election is today! Don't know where to vote? Click here to find your local polling place: www.pa.gov/services/vote/find-your-local-polling-place The polls are open from 7AM - 8PM. Remember, as long as you are in line at or before 8PM, you can still cast your vote.
Gold and navy graphic with text reading: "Don't forget to vote today in the Pennsylvania municipal election"
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 31/10/2025
Text reading: Did you know? 
Even if you have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, or are on pretrial detention in Pennsylvania, you might still be able vote. 
You can vote if you:
-Are a pre-trial detainee confined in a penal institution awaiting trial on charges of a felony of a misdemeanor.
-Are convicted of a misdemeanor and are confined in a penal institution.
-Were released (or will be released by the date of the next election) from a correctional facility or community confinement facility upon completion of your term of incarceration for conviction of a misdemeanor or a felony.
-Are on probation or released on parole.
-Are a parolee living in a community confinement center (except for state intermediate punishment (SIP) inmates).
-Are under house arrest (home confinement), regardless of  conviction status or the status of the conditions of confinement.
(Source, Voting Rights of Convicted Felons, Convicted Misdemeanants and Pretrial Detainees; Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of State)
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 28/10/2025
If you couldn't make it to our Get Out the Vote phone bank & canvassing events last weekend, don't worry - there are still opportunities to get involved before the municipal election on November 4th. Scan the QR codes in the image below to sign up, or sign up via our calendar: piinpa.org/calendar
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 22/10/2025
The PA municipal election is in less than 2 weeks! If you plan to vote with a mail-in or absentee ballot and haven't yet applied, the county election office must RECEIVE your application by 5PM, October 28th. www.pa.gov/agencies/vot...
Highlighted text on a blue background reads: OCTOBER 28 IS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR A MAIL-IN BALLOT.  Pennsylvania Municipal Election, November 4, 2025.
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 28/10/2025
Join us for our October community meeting, tomorrow evening at 5:30. Connect with other community members and enjoy a light meal at 5:30, followed by a presentation by guest speaker and Allegheny County Councilmember, At-Large, Bethany Hallam. secure.everyaction.com/M1grOgpXeEOQ...
Blue and gold graphic with text reading "PIIN Community Meeting.  Building power with returning community members and their families.  October 29, with guest speaker Bethany Hallam, Allegheny County Councilmember, At-Large, Jail Oversight Board Member.  5:30 - 8:00PM.  Pittsburgh Mennonite Church, 2018 S Braddock Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218.  Please scan here to RSVP."  A QR code sits in the bottom right corner.
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 22/10/2025
The PA municipal election is in less than 2 weeks! If you plan to vote with a mail-in or absentee ballot and haven't yet applied, the county election office must RECEIVE your application by 5PM, October 28th. www.pa.gov/agencies/vot...
Highlighted text on a blue background reads: OCTOBER 28 IS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR A MAIL-IN BALLOT.  Pennsylvania Municipal Election, November 4, 2025.
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 07/10/2025
Join PIIN at Pittsburgh's No Kings rally on October 18th, or click here to find a rally near you: www.nokings.org
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No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
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Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network @piinpa.org · 29/08/2025
What is PIIN?
Navy text on an off-white background reads "What is PIIN?"  Below is a photo of PIIN members and leaders holding a PIIN banner while marching at a protest.On a blue and red gradient background, highlighted text reads: The Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network is a grassroots coalition of faith congregations, organizations, and individuals committed to building power for justice in Southwestern Pennsylvania."  Above the text is a photo of PIIN members at the Pittsburgh City-County Building, speaking and holding signs at a rally to improve conditions in the Allegheny County Jail.Text on a blue and gold background reads "By building potent relationships, training leaders, negotiating successfully, and publicly demonstrating its power, PIIN influences policy and practice to create the conditions for flourishing, just communities."  The photo below shows several people next to a bus with bold text printed on its side, reading "THE VOTE IS SACRED."
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