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We champion the humanities to spark civic engagement, build community, educate, inspire, and make long-lasting change.

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A group of approximately 15 adults are looking at display cases containing works created by teens during their exploration of folklore at the library.
The more teens at Blasco Memorial Library in Erie examined folklore, supported by PA Humanities’ Youth-Led Humanities program, the more connections they made between how cultures all across the world share different stories to represent the same lessons and concepts .
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We contribute our learnings to the larger conversation about the role of the humanities in creating lasting change through major projects, including PA CultureCheck, PA Humanities Discovery Project, and more. We put participatory research at the forefront of all our work and partner with scholars, consultants, and a cross-sector of leaders including Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania’s PennPraxis, Elizabeth Myrick + Associates, and Allegheny Intermediate Unit.

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An independent nonprofit that puts people first, PA Humanities relies on financial support from people like you. As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, your support will help more Pennsylvanians experience the humanities and put them in action through civic engagement, education, building community, and however they are inspired to make change.

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