#GivingTuesday and support transit justice Image description: Photo of PPT Member Alisa Grishman speaking at Transit for All PA! kickoff in Harrisburg. The text of her quote is laid over top of the right side of the image. It says "We have to care for our neighbors and be the shelter. We have to fight for them and be the storm." This #GivingTuesday, help build this campaign for transit justice! Give Today WE ARE THE SHELTER. WE ARE THE STORM. Over the last year, Pittsburghers for Public Transit and our allies across the state kicked off the Transit for All PA! campaign to win dedicated, expanding funding to move all Pennsylvanians. We’re meeting hundreds of transit riders & workers from across the state. We’re learning a lot! And we need your support to keep this and all our campaigns moving. A note from PPT Member Alisa Grishman: Dear Friend, Public transit is my freedom, it enables me. My name is Alisa Grishman and I am a disability activist, wheelchair user, public transit rider, and member of Pittsburghers for Public Transit. Like tens of thousands of people across the state, my life and my independence rely on access to affordable public transit. But public transit in PA is in trouble. Although the new federal infrastructure bill will send millions to transit agencies, it only funds infrastructure. It’s the State of Pennsylvania that’s on the line to fund the transit workers to run the essential service, and this funding will sunset at the end of this year. No politicians are coming up with ideas to keep our systems running, and that's why our organizing is critical. Through the Spring, we worked with hundreds across the state to build this vision for transit that moves all Pennsylvanians. Then, after months of isolation from the rest of the world, we rallied on the steps of the state capital to launch the Transit for All PA campaign! This campaign and vision are gaining momentum. In the last 6 months we have garnered the support of more than 100 elected officials, unions, and community organizations - now we need you! Public transit is not an urban vs. rural issue. It’s not a Democrat vs. Republican issue. It’s an everyone issue. Come to a meeting, give a donation, join the next rally, get involved in this organizing force! For all that things seem grim, remember we win when we organize together. Signed, Alisa Grishman, PPT Member & Disability Justice Advocate Give today to grow our organizing Image description: Image description: Artwork made for PPT by artist Pedro Ibarra. Three people are smiling standing under a bus shelter in the rain. They have their fists raised and are holding signs for transit justice. Text at the top of the image reads: WE ARE THE SHELTER WE ARE THE STORM Your action will support more neighbors like Alisa in organizing to win expanded, quality, affordable public transit for Allegheny County and all across Pennsylvania. Join this community and give a gift of any amount—whether $5, $50, or $500—to push PPT towards our goal of raising $15,000 from 250 supporters! Support PPT this #GivingTuesday ‌ ‌ Pittsburghers for Public Transit | 5119 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!