📍 PITTSBURGH: 📣 🆓 In-Person Training! ⏰ RSVP by TODAY (8/5) at 5PM ET‼️ 📆 Training: 8/8 at 11AM-1PM 🔗 leadpainstitute.org/foreign-policy FOREIGN POLICY FOR THE PEOPLE: Nat'l Security Training for Progressive Leaders w/ @winwithoutwar.bsky.social Education Fund

🗓️ AUG 2026: National Wellness Month 🌱 HEY YOU! 🫵 Balancing too many spinning plates? Spend a moment with us. 🌬️ ⭐️ LEAD PA wants to remind you that as hard as it is to prioritize yourself in this oftentimes arduous work, we must do so in order to keep going.

🔗 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! 💻

📣 🆓 In-Person Training! FOREIGN POLICY FOR THE PEOPLE: Nat'l Security Training for Progressive Leaders LEAD PA Inst is partnering w/ @winwithoutwar.bsky.social Edu Fund: 📍 Pitt: 08/08 @ 11AM-1PM 📍 Harrisburg: 08/10 @ 6-8PM 📍 Phila: 08/15 @ 11AM-1PM 🔗 leadpainstitute.org/foreign-policy

📆 JUL 28: WORLD NATURE CONSERVATION DAY 🌎🍃 Environ Rights Amend, PA Constitution - Article I, Section 27 The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. 🔗 Visit: pennfuture.org 📍📹 Sweet Arrow Lake

🔗 leadpa.org/nominations LEAD PA is out here cultivating the next gen of progressive leaders 🧐 We're looking for folks who are: ✅ Locally-grown ✅ Laudable ✅ Leader in any form or fashion –to join our list of trailblazing alumni! Fill out the form on our website if someone comes to mind. 📲💻

📆 JUL 16: NATIONAL RURAL TRANSIT DAY 🚍🚏 Millions of PA residents take transit every day, in every county in the state – rural, suburban and urban alike. The more we expand and use it, the better it will be. 📸 transitforallpa.org

⏰ APPLICATIONS DUE TODAY (07/13) AT 4PM ET‼️ Ready to Manage Accelerated Program - Fundraising & Finance 💸 🔗 leadpa.org/rtm 🗓️ JULY 14-16 from 6-8ish PM ET ✏️ Zoom details upon acceptance

🔗 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! 📧

📣 🆓 VIRTUAL TRAINING ALERT Ready to Manage Accelerated Program - Fundraising & Finance 💸 🔗 leadpa.org/rtm 🗓️ JULY 14-16 from 6-8ish PM ET ✏️ Zoom details upon acceptance

🇺🇸 JULY 4: INDEPENDENCE DAY This nation was founded on the beliefs of Justice, Tranquility, Welfare, and Liberty for all. LEAD PA holds steadfast to these values, working to uplift dedicated community leaders.

📣 Follow us on TikTok! @ lead_pa 👋 Hi, we’re LEAD PA. Are you a community leader in Pennsylvania? Or interested in running for office? leadpa.org 👟🏛️

🔗 www.leadpa.org/nominations LEAD PA is out here cultivating the next generation of progressive leaders across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 🧐 We're looking for folks who are: ✅ Locally-grown ✅ Laudable ✅ Leader in any form or fashion –to join our growing list of trailblazing alumni! 📲💻

📣 🆓 VIRTUAL TRAINING ALERT Ready to Manage Accelerated Program - Fundraising & Finance 💸 🔗 leadpa.org/rtm 🗓️ JULY 14-16 from 6-8ish PM ET ✏️ Zoom details upon acceptance

🔗 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! 💻

📣 Follow our TikTok: @ lead_pa 🤫 The Big Secret ™ to running for office: Interested? leadpa.org/office-hours 👟🏛️

⏰ FINAL SESSION - TOMORROW, 06/25 ‼️ 🛡️ Safety & Security Trainings 🔗 leadpa.org/safety Free & Virtual Webinars for 2026 Candidates, staff, & campaign teams! Practical & pragmatic sol'ns to address physical, cyber, & event vulnerabilities and threats. > Hosted by Democracy Security Project

📣 🆓 VIRTUAL TRAINING ALERT Ready to Manage Accelerated Program - Fundraising & Finance 💸 🔗 leadpa.org/rtm 🗓️ JULY 14-16 from 6-8ish PM ET ✏️ Zoom details upon acceptance

🇺🇸⛓️‍💥 JUN 19: JUNETEENTH There’s a long history of Juneteenth celebrations being intertwined w/ political activism. The TX State Historical Assoc notes that early festivities doubled as “political rallies.” 🪧

📣 Follow our TikTok: @ lead_pa !! The Pennsylvania State Legislature needs leaders like YOU to effect change right at our doorstep. With 253 seats, there's plenty of room! Interested in running? leadpa.org 👟🏛️

⏰ CONTINUES TOMORROW, 06/18 ‼️ 🛡️ Safety & Security Trainings 🔗 leadpa.org/safety Free & Virtual Webinars for 2026 Candidates, staff, & campaign teams! Practical and pragmatic sol'ns to address physical, cyber, & event vulnerabilities and threats. > In partnership w/ Democracy Security Project

⏰ APP DUE: JUN 16 @ 5PM ET‼️ 📰 Our Issue Briefing Series continues TOMORROW w/ Foreign Policy! 🔗 leadpa.org/skills-development Free & Virtual Webinars for 2026 Candidates, staff, & campaign teams. One-off intro trainings to teach participants how to speak competently on issues of public concern.

💝 JUN 12: LOVING DAY via: aclu.org/loving Mildred Loving rarely gave interviews about her case, but on the 40th anniversary of the Loving v. Virginia decision, she issued a statement advocating for marriage rights for gays and lesbians. 🏳️‍🌈

📣 Follow us on Tiktok! lead_pa 🪞 A reflective democracy includes YOU. Check out our resources: leadpa.org 👟🏛️

⏰ STARTING TOMORROW, 06/11 ‼️ 🛡️ Safety & Security Trainings 🔗 leadpa.org/safety Free & Virtual Webinars for 2026 Candidates, staff, & campaign teams! Practical & pragmatic sol'ns for physical, cyber, & event vulnerabilities & threats. In partnership with Democracy Security Project

⏰ APP DUE: JUN 9 @ 5PM ET‼️ 📰 Our Issue Briefing Series continues TOMORROW: Affordability in 2026! 🔗 leadpa.org/skills-development Free & Virtual Webinars for 2026 Candidates, staff, & campaign teams. One-off intro trainings teach participants how to speak competently on issues of public concern.

⏰ STARTING NEXT THURS, 06/11 ‼️ 🛡️ Safety & Security Trainings 🔗 leadpainstitute.org/safety Free & Virtual Webinars for 2026 Candidates, staff, & campaign teams! Practical & pragmatic sol'ns to address physical, cyber, & event vulnerabilities & threats. Hosted w/ Democracy Security Project

🗳️ At the wake of Pennsylvania's Primary Elections, we want to ask YOU: What will your story look like? Learn more about how we can help you run for office: leadpa.org 👟🏛️

⏰ APP DUE: JUNE 2 @ 5PM ET‼️ 📰 Our Issue Briefing Series kicks off TOMORROW w/ AI and its impacts! 🔗 leadpa.org/skills-development Free & Virtual Webinars for 2026 Candidates, staff, and campaign teams.

🏳️‍🌈 JUNE: Pride Month In honor of pride month, take time to find out what celebrations and events are near you! 🔗 visitpa.com/events/annual/pride/