Taking a localSTAND for Pennsylvania’s Communities

Karen Feridun, Berks Gas Truth

Interesting Targets, Creative Actions

June 2013 – BGT coordinates statewide action targeting PA Democratic State Committee.

The localSTAND Campaign

The idea was simple. Let’s shame the industry and the government for turning their backs on Pennsylvanians whose water has been contaminated by drilling by holding “humble” fundraising events like bake sales and yard sales that say, “This is what it’s come to. We have to hold bake sales to raise money so Pennsylvanians can have clean water.”

Unintended Benefits of localSTAND

• Charity, Not Activism• Push vs. Pull• Anyone Can Do One• No Expertise Required• Keep It Simple… Or Don’t• Get Past News Editors• Endless Possibilities

localSTANDS

How to Host a localSTANDWe make it simple for our localSTAND hosts! They supply the items to sell, we supply all the materials they need: •Customizable Fliers•Handouts•Customizable Press Release•Logo for Sign •Logo for Stickers

Halt the Harm Network plans to create a similar kit for individuals and groups interested in hosting localSTAND events!

For More Information

Karen FeridunBerks Gas Truth

berksgastruth@gmail.com610-678-7726gastruth.org