Central PA United

Central PA United believes the power of the people in our communities can transform our futures to foster an environment where we all prosper.

Current Campaigns

  • Central PA United prioritized housing justice. Affordable housing was a significant concern for out members and the community at large.
  • We engaged in canvassing and community gatherings, collaborating to develop a comprehensive Tenants’ Bill of Rights.
  • In 2023, CPAU focused on building power by supporting Matt Herndon in the general election for State College Borough Council.

Accomplishments

  • Passed a Tenants’ Bill of Rights for State College Borough to ensure renters know their rights and promote housing equity.
  • We successfully pushed the Centre County Prison Board to pass an RFQ, which the process of ensuring incarcerated people have access to outdoor space.
  • Elected Central PA United memeber-leaders Gopal Balachandran, Divine Lipscomb, and Richard Biever to State College Borough Council in 2021, and elected Matt Henrdon to State College Borough Council in 2023.

Current Campaigns

  • Central PA United prioritized housing justice. Affordable housing was a significant concern for out members and the community at large.
  • We engaged in canvassing and community gatherings, collaborating to develop a comprehensive Tenants’ Bill of Rights.
  • In 2023, CPAU focused on building power by supporting Matt Herndon in the general election for State College Borough Council.

Accomplishments

  • Passed a Tenant’s Bill of Rights for State College Borough to ensure renters know their rights and promote housing equity.
  • We successfully pushed the Centre County Prison Board to pass an RFQ, which the process of ensuring incarcerated people have access to outdoor space.
  • Elected Central PA United memeber-leaders Gopal Balachandran, Divine Lipscomb, and Richard Biever to State College Borough Council in 2021, and elected Matt Henrdon to State College Borough Council in 2023.
Together we can continue helping incarcerated at the Centre County Correctional Facility receive outdoor recreation time!

Events

CPAU Attends: State College Borough Neighborhood Meetings
In-Person

Wed, Jul 15 @ 7:00 PM EDT

CPAU Attends: State College Borough Neighborhood Meetings

State College, PA

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CPAU Criminal Justice Meeting
In-Person

Thu, Jul 16 @ 7:00 PM EDT

CPAU Criminal Justice Meeting

State College, PA

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Central PA United Criminal Justice Meeting
Virtual

Tue, Jul 21 @ 7:00 PM EDT

Central PA United Criminal Justice Meeting

State College, PA

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CPAU Housing Committee Meeting
Virtual

Thu, Aug 13 @ 6:00 PM EDT

CPAU Housing Committee Meeting

State College, PA

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Testimonials

“I want to make State College more sustainable, affordable, bikeable, and inclusive. I believe in building an equitable government, no matter your race, class, or political affiliation.”

Matt

“For me, working with CPAU is personal because they work to address issues that I have not only observed but have been directly impacted by.”

Sarah

“I want to work for laws, policies, and candidates that strengthen social safety nets, not aim to destroy it. That is why I am a member of Central PA United.”

Delores

“I think the criminal justice work CPAU is doing is important… I’m just very glad to have joined CPAU and met other people just trying to make a difference in their community.”

Tyson

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