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Democratic Candidate Hadley Haas Launches Family Picnic and School Supply Drive Series Benefitting Moon Area, West Allegheny, and Quaker Valley School Districts
Moon Township, PA – Hadley Haas, Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania’s 44th State House District, today announced a series of family-focused summer picnics and school supply drives serving all three public school districts in the 44th: Moon Area, West Allegheny, and Quaker Valley.
The series kicks off Thursday, July 23 from 3-7 p.m. at the Eaton Pavilion in Moon Park, followed by events at Donaldson Park in the West Allegheny community on Thursday, August 20 from 5-7 p.m, and at Sewickley Valley War Memorial Park on Saturday, August 22 from 12-3 p.m.
Each gathering is free and open to the public, with food and activities provided. Attendees are invited to bring classroom supplies such as writing tools, paper products, binders, folders, and glue sticks, which will be donated directly to the local school district hosting each event.
“Public schools are the foundation of our communities and the promise we make to every child that their future matters,” said Hadley Haas. “These picnics are a chance for neighbors to spend time together and help make sure classrooms across Moon Area, West Allegheny, and Quaker Valley start the school year with the supplies they need.”
Local educators praised the effort and Haas’ long record of showing up for area families and schools.
“What has stood out to me about Hadley is her humanity and her willingness to show up for families who need an advocate and a fighter in their corner,” said Bryan Seybert, a public school teacher and education advocate. “When families in Moon Area were frustrated by the closing of Hyde Elementary, Hadley listened. She actually showed up to the final school board meeting, a meeting during which parents found the courage to stand and speak for three straight hours for what is right for their children's education. And her work backfilling school supplies for children and families is a dependable pattern, not a one-time gesture. This pattern is one we could use a great deal more of in Harrisburg, where too many lawmakers have grown indifferent to the people they serve.”
“As a public school teacher and resident of Aleppo Township, I am grateful to support a candidate who truly understands the importance of strong public schools and the opportunities they create for every child,” said Melissa Costantino-Poruben, a local public middle school teacher and Aleppo resident. “Hadley Haas is committed to ensuring that students, educators, and families have the resources, support, and opportunities they need to succeed. The family picnics and school supply drives Hadley is announcing today concretely illustrate that commitment. I am especially thankful for Hadley's unwavering commitment to all students, particularly those with special needs, and for her steadfast support of public education.”
Haas, a public school parent and longtime education advocate, has made protecting public school funding a centerpiece of her campaign, including fair pay for teachers, investments in early education, and ensuring students with disabilities and special needs receive the services and support they are entitled to.
Voters in HD-44 head to the polls November 3 to choose their next state representative.
For more information on Hadley Haas’ campaign, visit www.hadleyforpa.com.
Hadley Haas is a Pittsburgh native, mother of two, and community advocate running to represent Pennsylvania’s 44th House District in western Allegheny County. After her two sons were born deaf, she founded the Friends of the Hearing Center at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, where she serves as board chair, and she served as a parent representative to the state newborn hearing screening committee. She is a longtime volunteer in local schools and a committed advocate for public education. Hadley is running to lower costs, keep communities safe, and protect public education for every child in the district.