What We Accomplished in 2022
2022 was our year to BUILD bridges and our foundation.
Thank you for PairingUP with us in 2022 and we look forward to even more in 2023.
Partnering
Formed Strategic Partnerships with 13 organizations / businesses.
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Bucks County Anti Racism Coalition
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Bucks County African Diaspora Collective
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Juneteenth Bucks
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Desis of Doylestown
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Perkasie Farmers Market
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Fostering Hope Bucks
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The Mercer Museum
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NAACP Buck County
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7th Street Art Studios
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Bucks County Community College
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Merck Sharp & Dohme Federal Credit Union
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First Bank
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Repko Law
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Radcliffe Strength House
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Bucks County Advocates for Inclusive Education
Advocating
Helped students and community members who were facing discrimination and unfair treatment find their voices and use them.
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Started Hate Has No Home Campaign in Pennridge School District
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Organized community members to support inclusive policies in Pennridge and Central Bucks Schools.
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Provided a safe pace for 8 families in Bucks County Schools to share their lived experiences and develop a plan to advocate for equitable outcomes.
Inspiring
Presented and co-sponsored events to bring the community together for learning and support.
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Black History Month Events
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Women's History Month Event
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Perkasie Farmers Market for PRIDE
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Desis of Doylestown Eid, Diwali, Saree Run and Holi events
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Pearl Buck Global Leadership Program Music Bash
Resourcing
Ensured that students have what they need to succeed.
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PairUp for Success: Back 2 School Program provided clothing, gift cards, culturally appropriate skin and hair care products and school essentials for Bucks County students in foster care.
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Circle of Friends sponsor for the launch of Destination STEM an organization forging a brighter future for students of color.
UPlifting
Inaugural celebrations of culture, supporting local businesses and creating spaces for conversation
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Juneteenth and Kwanzaa in Doylestown
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Perkasie Farmers Market Juneteenth
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Community Conversations
