About Us

Why we exist

Our mission

The Future Belongs to Us brings communities together to build connection, trust, and bold leadership throughout Pennsylvania. We're organizing for a future where no one is left behind and everyone can thrive.

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Who we are

The Future Belongs to Us unites working class communities and service sector unions. Our leaders are members. And we don't build alone: our labor partners bring a track record of delivering real victories for working people, and our sister organization, the PA Solidarity Project, makes change from the ballot box to the halls of power.

Our team

Wes Lathrop

Founder & Executive Director

Wes started The Future Belongs to Us after 22 years of community organizing across several states.

Sheila Silver

Short bio coming soon.

Our partners

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What we believe

Everyone deserves dignity and respect.

Our abundance should be shared so everyone can thrive.

If you agree with both of those, you're home.

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