Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission

Register for an upcoming PHRC event

The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) offers free conferences, webinars, and in-person events throughout the year to educate on different topics related to civil rights and social justice. 

PHRC Civil Rights Division Community Response Meetings

Join the PHRC Civil Rights Outreach Division for a safe space to discuss your experiences and learn about your rights. Our team will be available to gather narratives and instances of discrimination.

  • Saturday, February 8, 2025
  • 12-3 P.M.
  • Penn State Altoona Downtown Campus, 1431 12th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601

Join the PHRC Civil Rights Outreach Division for a safe space to discuss your experiences and learn about your rights. Our team will be available to gather narratives and instances of discrimination.

  • Tuesday, February 18, 2025
  • 6-8 P.M.
  • William Way Community Center, 1315 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Introduction to the PHRC

Introduction to the PHRC

This virtual meeting is held to discussthe PHRC's mission and work with anyone interested in learning more about us. We will also include a Q&A session. 

  • February 11 (happens the second Tuesday of every month)
  • 12-1 p.m.
  • Microsoft TEAMS

PHRC on the Road: Building Pennsylvania's Beloved Community

Wayne County

  • Monday, February 24, 2025
  • 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
  • YMCA of Wayne County, 105 Park Street, Honesdale, PA 18431

Lackawanna & Wayne Counties

  • Monday, February 24, 2025
  • 5-7 p.m.
  • Greater Carbondale YMCA, 82 North Main Street, Carbondale, PA 18407

Monroe & Pike Counties

  •  Wednesday, February 26, 2025
  • 1-3 p.m.
  • Pocono Family YMCA, 809 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360

Lackawanna County

  •  Wednesday, February 26, 2025
  • 5-7 p.m.
  • Greater Scranton YMCA, 706 North Blakely Street, Dunmore, PA 18512

Fair Housing Empower Hour

Fair Housing & Tenant Screening

Learn about potential fair housing issues that may arise during the tenant screening process for rental properties, and how to address them. 

  • Wednesday, February 26, 2025
  • 12:00-1:00 p.m.
  • Microsoft TEAMS 

Fair Housing For Families

Learn about housing protections against discrimination for families with children under the age of 18. 

  • Wednesday, March 26, 2025
  • 12:00-1:00 p.m.
  • Microsoft TEAMS

PHRC Virtual Diversity Speaks

Healing Through History: Fostering Healing, Humanity, and Community Care Through the Lens of the Black Experiences

  • Friday, February 28, 2025
  • 1:00-2:00
  • Featuring: Marcus Sankofa Nicks, historian, educational leader and healer-activist
  • Microsoft TEAMS 

Interested in providing a training session to your organization?

PHRC offers training on a variety of social justice programs tailored to the specific needs of your organization or community. 

Contact Us

If you would like more information about our upcoming PHRC events, you can call or email us.

Call the PHRC

717-787-4410

Fill out a contact us form

Fill out a contact us form

Email the PHRC

phrc@pa.gov