Sites pertaining to notable Pennsylvania people are listed in this category, as well as topics relating to organizations and associations in the state.
Recommended Resources
Based in Pennsylvania, ActionPA is a research facility and center for organizing and networking within the grassroots environmental justice movement, its activities including waste, energy and toxic issues in various parts of the state. Details about activist training are available on the site, as well as on anti-corporate issues, energy justice, environmental and social justice issues, political reform and others.
http://www.actionpa.org/
Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania
The site representing the Pennsylvania congregations of the denomination conveys news, describes and reports on the ministries of the church, and presents a calendar of events from around the state. An alphabetized directory of churches and other denominational organizations is included.
http://www.diopa.org/
Lehigh Valley Chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen
The Lehigh Valley Chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen is a art organization for those who enjoy making crafts in this part of Pennsylvania. The members of the guild are skilled in needlework, printing, wood works, baskets, glass, furniture and other works.
http://lvcraftsguild.org/
The organization was formed to encourage Pennsylvania artists to start their own art studios. Its site can assist in this process by providing resources and tools, including interviews with artists and business leaders, suggestions on developing a marketing plan, business plan development services, lists of galleries, art dealers and art shows in Pennsylvania.
http://www.paartistentrepreneur.com/
PCAR, the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, is a non-profit organization concerned with rape victim assistance and rights of the victims.
http://pcar.org/
Pennsylvania Land Trust Association
PALTA is a coalition of land trust organizations within Pennsylvania, organized for the purpose of assisting conservation practitioners in developing and improving their effectiveness, enhance public understanding, and to advocate for governmental policies conducive to land trusts. Resources, public policy positions, and other resources are available here.
http://www.conserveland.org/
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy web site provides an overview on ways to contribute, volunteer, as well as current news, and information about its conservation programs.
http://www.paconserve.org/
