Political civility is ... about reclaiming the power of ‘We the People’ to come together, debate the common good, and call American democracy back to its highest values amid our differences.
— Parker Palmer
About us
Gettysburg Area Democracy for America is an inclusive grassroots community group of over 800 persons committed to the progressive values underlying and sustaining our democracy:
- equal opportunity
- social justice
- personal liberty
- protection of our natural environment
- fiscal responsibility
- access for all to good health care and education, and
- peace and security through international cooperation and diplomacy.
“A happy and healthy community is not a fairytale. All you need is a seed.”
— NADIA Shabazz, FOUNDER
We support these progressive values through monthly educational programs, community organizing, and citizen lobbying at the local, state and national levels. Gettysburg Area DFA also seeks to elect progressive candidates and hold our elected officials accountable.
Events
On the first Wednesday of every month we present public programs on current issues of local, state and national importance to our democracy.
Task forces
Much of our work is done through task forces, which currently include the following:
Education. Meets 7 pm, 2nd Wednesday of the month, Ragged Edge, Chambersburg St. Contact: Lasco (rbl443@comcast.net)
Holding Government Accountable. Meets 7 pm, 2nd Wednesday of the month, Ragged Edge. Contact: Bill Gilmartin (bgilmartin49@yahoo.com)
Adams/Hanover Health Care 4 All PA. Meets 7 pm, 4th Wednesday of the month, 2nd floor of Presbyterian Church on High and Baltimore Streets. Contact: Jeanne Duffy (jduffy@gettysburg.edu) Engage with us on Facebook: Adams Hanover Health Care Forum.
Green Gettysburg. A Facebook public discussion forum on environmental issues. Contact: Will Lane (wlane@gettysburg.edu)
Get Involved
If you live near one of our gardens, get involved to receive portions of each harvest. We accept volunteers regardless of skill level. There is a rotation in roles, but we’ll teach you all the skills you need to know. Teenagers 14 years and older can earn community service credits for school in addition to getting produce for their families. Donations are also vital to our growth, as we use them for seed, fertilizer, tools, and outreach.