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About Us

Draft Mission Statement

Susquehanna Valley Progress promotes the importance of quality education, civic engagement, social and environmental justice, and improving the living and working standards of valley residents. The organization works to accomplish this by educating and empowering citizens of the Susquehanna Valley on their civic duties and civl rights; fostering understanding and appreciation of sound and sustainable public investments in education and health care; promoting equality and diversity; and building a strong progressive coalition to move the valley forward in terms of education, and living and working standards.

Vision Statement

Susquehanna Valley Progress is a nonpartisan organization united for the betterment of the whole community. We envision a community that empowers individuals to be engaged in and educated on the democratic process; promotes equality and appreciation of diversity; improves the living and working standards of all that live in Susquehanna Valley and actively protects our natural world.

In other words…we are committed to giving ourselves and future generations a fair chance. 

Draft Articles of Incorporation

Draft Bylaws

Stay Connected:

  • Email us at svprogressives@gmail.com
  • Follow us on Facebook
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Steering Committee:
  • Lana Gulden, Northumberland
  • David Hafer, Lewisburg
  • Dwayne Heisler, Bloomsburg
  • Lynn Palermo, Lewisburg




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Susquehanna Valley Progress is committed to giving ourselves and future generations a fair chance.