NAACP Greater Harrisburg Branch

07/27/2025

Join us for a night of celebration! 🥂🎉🏆
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10/01/2024

Statement dated August 27,2024

From the Secretary of the NAACP Greater Harrisburg Branch:

NOTICE OF SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER MEETINGS AND NOVEMBER ELECTION

Dear Member:
Please note the following General Membership meetings of the NAACP Branch, for the purpose of election of officers and at-large members of the executive committee.

1. On September 26, 2024 AFSCME Conference Center 150 S. 43rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17111, beginning at 7 PM, there will be an election of the Nominating Committee (between 5-15 members). All members whose memberships are current as of 30 days prior to the meeting date may be elected to the Nominating Committee (not more than 2 being officers of the unit).

2. On October 24, 2024 AFSCME Conference Center 150 S. 43rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17111 beginning at 7 PM there will be a report of the Nominating Committee, receipt of Nominations by Petition, and election of the Election Supervisory Committee. All members whose memberships are current as of May 1st of the election year, whose memberships have remained continuous throughout the election process, and who live and/or work within the unit's jurisdiction, may be nominated for office or as an at-large member of the Executive Committee. To be eligible to sign a nominating petition, or be elected to the Election Supervisory Committee, a member must be current as of 30 days prior to the October meeting.

3. On November 12, 2024, the election of officers and at-large members of the Executive Committee will be administered using our electronic voting platform.
Voting will open from __2 PM__ to __6 PM__. To be eligible to vote in a Branch election, one must be a member in good standing of the Branch 30 days prior to the election.

Should a run-off election be necessary, that election shall occur on November 14, 2024, for 1 hour beginning at 7 PM at the AFSCME Conference Center 150 S. 43rd St. Harrisburg, PA 17111.
Run-off elections shall be conducted not less than ten (10) days after the original election. the following date at time certain (at least 1 hour) at this location, Run-off elections shall be conducted not less than ten (10) days after the original election.

We look forward to your participating in these activities.

07/24/2024

We love to see our students & leaders representing us well at the 💛💙

06/26/2024

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Property Tax Rent Rebate application deadline has been extended to Dec. 31, 2024!!

​Older adults and people with disabilities 18 and older in Pennsylvania may be eligible to receive up to $1,000 in rebates.  

06/26/2024

🔹 June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month

🔹 Gun violence is a public health emergency per the US Surgeon General and Summer weekends in Central Pennsylvania are overwhelmingly burdened by such tragedies.

🔹 Yesterday, local leaders for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the City of Harrisburg & Dauphin County, met to assess what is working and what is still needed to combat the deadly violence.

🔹 Solutions discussed included more mental health care, gun buybacks, police coverage and support for victims.

In addition to Senator Vincent Hughes, some of the other leaders in attendance were Rep. Patty Kim, Dauphin County Commissioners Hartwick and Douglas, Lt. Governor Austin Davis, Harrisburg Bureau of Police Chief Tom Carter, Local Prosecutors, and other community stakeholders.

06/21/2024

We love participating in community events! On Sat, June 8th we joined Lingo Memorial Church for their 100th Anniversary Block Party. It was a great day!

We gave out 100 backpacks, along with school supplies and educational books.

We also provided Juneteenth activity books, crayons, pencils, bookmarks, and pens.

We were also able to share information about what the NAACP stands for and how to become a member, as well as details about our upcoming Freedom Fund Dinner in October. We'll be celebrating 70 years of Culture, Community & Power at our Platinum Jubilee on Sat, October 12th.

Many thanks to our Executive Committee & Members for their participation. Shout out to Mr. & Mrs. Abreham Kittel, Ms. Nikki Howard, Dave Smith, President Allen, & Mrs. Alicia Allen.

06/19/2024

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Happy family!

Today we celebrate freedom while also acknowledging that the fight for true justice and equity must continue .

🔗: https://bit.ly/3Nd9iEF

06/18/2024

Stay safe in the heat 🥵

It's getting hot in hurr. 🥵

💦 Drink plenty of water
🧴 Wear sunscreen and lightweight clothes
🚫 Don't leave anyone in a parked car
⚠ Pay attention to if you're overheating and take action

06/18/2024

Officially the Love Library!! 🖤🖤

An influential Harrisburg couple has been memorialized in a special way. As of June 3, the former Kline Library in Harrisburg has been renamed the George and Hettie Love Memorial Library to honor the legacy of a local couple that advocated for education and equality in the Black community. “They w...

06/17/2024

🎶 President Jimmy Carter declared June to be back in 1979.

🎵 The month celebrates the African American musical influences that comprise an essential part of our nation's treasured cultural heritage. Black music is rooted in African rhythms & the experiences of slavery & struggle in America.

🎶 In 2000, the U.S. House of Representatives officially named the month African American Music Appreciation Month & President Bill Clinton signed the first presidential proclamation recognizing it.

🎵 Black music has influenced many genres, including gospel and rock and roll, and has played an essential role in shaping American history and the Civil Rights movement.