Join the movement: Spotlight on Mary Garm
As we celebrate our 50 years of championing the humanities throughout the state, we’re spotlighting some of the people who’ve joined us along the way and contributed to our work with their donations, time, energy, skills and creativity. This month we spoke with former PA Humanities board member and board chair, Mary Garm. Garm, of…
Join the movement: Spotlight on Gwendolyn White
As we celebrate our 50 years of championing the humanities throughout the state, we’re spotlighting some of the people who’ve joined us along the way and contributed to our work with their donations, time, energy, skills and creativity. This month, we had an in-depth conversation with Gwendolyn White, who is a dedicated champion of equity and belonging,…
Impact of PA Heart & Soul felt long after project completion for these communities & volunteers
The PA Heart & Soul journey emphasizes playing the long game, and that’s evident in the creation of award-winning public spaces, the implementation of projects identified as important to the community, the continued involvement of volunteers and even in the election of former volunteers to local public offices.
Year in review: 23 humanities highlights of ’23
This was a big year for PA Humanities, as we kicked off our 50th anniversary celebration that will continue into 2024. It was also a year of great accomplishments for organizations across Pennsylvania as they continue to demonstrate the power of the humanities to uncover and uplift hidden voices, bring communities together to create positive change and share stories of our history and the bonds that unite us all. Join us in celebrating some of our favorite moments, projects and more from 2023!
Extra, extra: Looking back at PA Humanities’ first grants in the news
Fifty years after our founding, PA Humanities is still working hard to ensure that Pennsylvanians have access without barriers to the humanities and the tools to lead change in their communities. But what were the big issues of the mid-1970s in PA that the first programs we funded sought to address, and how did the local media react?
Join the movement: Spotlight on Jessica Herzing
As we celebrate our 50 years of championing the humanities throughout the state, we’re spotlighting some of the people who’ve joined us along the way and contributed to our work with their donations, time, energy, skills and creativity.