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Carrying On the Work



Today I tip my hat to PATH (People Acting Together in Howard) who are hosting a Statewide Action for a Just Democracy at Wilde Lake Interfaith Center this afternoon from 3 to 5 pm. 

PATH is a multi-racial, multi-faith, non-partisan residents’ organization, rooted in local congregations and organizations. Our dues-paying member institutions include over 20,000 Howard County residents, and represent the diversity, hope, and dreams of our community.



For the full details on the event, click on this link  which includes information on how to register and how to signup for childcare during the event if you will need it. Dinner will be provided.

After what has been for many of us a disheartening and brutal outcome of this year’s election season, the thought of coming out and organizing around important issues may hold less appeal than it might otherwise. There exists (at least for me) a deep desire to grieve, stay in bed, or possibly just hide under the bed in the face of what the future may hold.

Yet the good folks from PATH will be out in force this afternoon to advocate for the top issues they have chosen to organize around: Housing, PreK Education, and Climate Change. 

PATH is a member of the Maryland Just Power Alliance, comprised of:

PATH - - People Acting Together in Howard 

ACT - - Anne Arundel Connecting Together

AIM - - Action in Montgomery 

The concept of the Just Power Alliance is described in their website as follows:

Picture it – a diverse network of strategic and skilled people from around the country, united around a single goal: to win on issues that make a real difference in the lives of everyday people. 



Welcome to The Just Power Alliance. We’re dedicated organizers, leaders and congregations fighting for social justice and creating change through bold, relational, joyful, collective action.

“…issues that make a real difference in the lives of everyday people.”

Issues like housing, early childhood education, and climate change initiatives.

Who will be at today’s event? PATH members, community members, and invited area leaders, notably:

  • Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman
  • Representative for Maryland Secretary of Housing Jake Day
  • Howard County Executive Calvin Ball
  • Senator Katie Fry Hester (D9)
  • Delegate Natalie Ziegler (D9A)
  • Delegate Courtney Watson (D9B)
  • Delegate Jessica Feldmark (D12)
  • Delegate Terri Hill (D12A)
  • Delegate Pamela Guzzone (D13)
  • Delegate Pamela Queen (D14)
  • Delegate Linda Foley (D15)
  • Delegate Vaughn Stewart (D19)
  • Delegate Lorig Charkoudian (D20)
  • Delegate Mary Lehman (D21)
  • Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D21)
  • Delegate Shaneka Henson (D30A)
  • Delegate Greg Wims (D39) 

Since 2006, PATH has been making a positive impact in Howard County through building relationships and identifying and cultivating leaders within the community all while collaborating through community action. 

We win our biggest victories by listening to what is needed, finding like-minded people to work with us for change, and engaging leaders who can help us to achieve our goals.

Remember, the Maryland General Assembly 2025 session begins January 8th. Some of the most significant decisions affecting our community will be debated and decided there. PATH has worked with its members/member organizations to identify a focused set of priorities and they will be working together to communicate their vision and motivate change at the state level.

If you’re looking for an environment where you can do the most good, this might be the place. Come see what it’s all about this afternoon.




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