On July 19th, 2025, members of Put People First! PA Central Appalachia Healthcare Rights Committee (CAPA HRC) alongside local residents held a “Justice Jam” at Oakhurst Homes. We came together to sing songs, eat food, play games, sign up for benefits and share healthcare stories. The songs we recorded will become part of a new digital songbook for the national Nonviolent Medicaid Army.
During the event we honored community member Holly Steele, who was a caretaker of many children within Oakhurst Homes, who passed away shortly before the event. We met Holly during an earlier door knocking at Oakhurst. She shared our belief that healthcare is a human right. We mourn her loss, she was well loved by the community, and we are inspired by her memory. We look forward to continuing to build connections in this community and hopefully this can become an annual event!
- Arts & Culture, Central Appalachia, Medicaid Cut Offs Organizing Drive, Nonviolent Medicaid Army
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