Events for August 16, 2025

Throughout the Commonwealth, we're standing up to denounce efforts to cut Social Security. Friends, August 14th is the 90th anniversary of Social Security—an essential social safety net program in the United States since 1936. But as we've seen with the recent passage of the OBBBA, the social safety net programs SNAP, Medicaid, and Medicare have seen the largest slashes in their funding since their inception. Join For Our Future PA and our other partners as a part of the national day of action on August 16th called Protect Our Checks. RSVP HERE! Social Security Administration office – Bethlehem (near Congressman Ryan Mackenzie's office) Emrick Boulevard & Freemansburg Avenue Bethlehem Township, PA 18045 10:30 – 11:30am EDT  

WHERE: Public Square Park, 1 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 WHEN: August 16, 1–2:30 p.m. RSVP here! On Saturday, August 16th, we are gathering across the country to urge our members of Congress to safeguard one of the country's most vital sources of income for families and the elderly: Social Security. Join Affordable Pennsylvania, Action Together NEPA, Pennsylvanians Together, and Pennsylvania Policy Center as we stand up for Social Security and demand Congress protect what we’ve earned. Parking and Transportation: For those coming to the Protect Our Checks rally in downtown Wilkes-Barre, there are multiple locations within walking distance where you can park! Wilkes-Barre has metered parking available around Public Square and throughout downtown Wilkes-Barre. Meter parking is $1.00 an hour, and you can use quarters, dimes, and nickels at the meters. There is also an app that you can use to pay called PANGO. Additionally, Wilkes-Barre has several parking garages nearby. Please note that the Intermodal Parking Garage is accessible, with an elevator. We look forward to seeing you! Public Square is wheelchair accessible at all corners. If you need any additional assistance, please find an Affordable PA or Action Together staff member, and they will assist you.