The latest news from organized labor and United Way.

Girl Scout troop members prepare lunches for local families in need. Rick Bloomingdale (at podium), president of PA AFL-CIO, members of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch 500, and troops from Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania participate in a Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive press conference at the Pennsylvania State Capitol building. Labor Effort Helps Feed Working Families in Need The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch 500 partnered with the Harrisburg Region Central Labor Council and United Way of the Capital Region to collect food for the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on May 13.  The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is the nation’s largest single-day food drive. Community members placed non-perishable food at their mailbox for pick up by the letter carriers. Local donations were taken to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank where the Labor Council’s community service team members and Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania Troops 11018 were also preparing meals for homeless families. NALC Harrisburg District collected more than 400,000 pounds of food for area families in need. The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is just one example of how organized labor and United Way work together to make a difference in our community. Congratulations 2017 “Rising Community Advocates” Class Members of Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania Troop 11018 recently graduated from the “Rising Community Advocates” training, co-sponsored by United Way of the Capital Region and the Harrisburg Region Central Labor Council’s Community Service Committee. This comprehensive training program focuses on recognizing and mobilizing Girl Scouts to address community service needs. Through the program, girls develop skills in community advocacy and leadership of volunteer projects to help working families in need. This year the class learned about safety net services by visiting the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. They learned how to prepare and execute a presentation about community needs to audiences. The class then distributed leaflets and flyers encouraging participation in the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. In addition, the class used funds from their treasury to buy food for 100 bagged lunches they prepared and provided to Bethesda Mission’s homeless family feeding program. Congratulations again to the 2017 class of “Rising Community Advocates.” The Girl Scouts prepare to make their presentation in front of CLC delegates. Girl Scouts work with PA AFL-CIO President Rick Bloomingdale during their Rising Community Advocates class. Labor and United Way Celebrate Mandela Day through Literacy Event In honor of Nelson Mandela Day on July 17, Harrisburg Region Central Labor Council’s Community Service Committee and United Way of the Capital Region are partnering to hold a literacy event at the Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region’s Children’s Summer Feeding Program. Children from pre-school through third grade will receive a healthy breakfast and literacy kits containing age level appropriate books and activities. There will also be book readings led by labor and community volunteers.  Mandela Day is a global call to action for citizens of the world to take up the challenge and follow in the formidable footsteps of Nelson Mandela. Its objective is to inspire individuals to take action to help change the world for the better and in so doing, to build a global movement for good.  Many thanks to our book sponsors: United Way of the Capital Region, AFSCME Local 1224, AFSCME Retirees Local 9001 and the Harrisburg Region Central Labor Council’s Community Service Committee. Elsie Wren (back) of AFSCME Retirees Local 9001 volunteers during the 2016 Mandela Day project. Jeanne Smith (front center) of AFSCME Retirees Local 9001 volunteers during the 2016 Mandela Day project. 2017 Labor/United Way Campaign Kickoff We’re happy to announce that this year’s Labor/United Way Campaign Kickoff event at the Harrisburg Senators is sold out. If you already signed up, we’re looking forward to seeing you on Sunday, August 20 at 12:30 p.m. at FNB Field on City Island in Harrisburg. All labor attendees are encouraged to wear their union colors to display on the Jumbotron.  For more information, contact Adrian Buckner at abuckner@uwcr.org or call 717.732.0700.

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