2011-12 Pennsylvania Grant & Resource Directory

PENNSYLVANIA BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
governor’s office of public liaison
GRANT/PROGRAM
CONTACT INFO/DEADLINE
The Office of the Public Liaison (OPL) serves as the primary link between the governor’s office and citizens,
ensuring that state government is responsive to their needs. The office addresses concerns that are reported to the
governor. OPL also provides a venue for citizens’ groups and associations to share concerns about various issues
impacting Pennsylvania.
Boards and Commissions
The Office of Public Liaison oversees the executive nominations and appointments process. The office also provides
members of the Commonwealth’s numerous boards and commissions a direct link to the governor’s office.
The OPL serves as an adviser to the Department of General Service’s Coalition of Small Business Advocates and
the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. The OPL also fields questions and provides information
about the Pennsylvania Commission for Women, the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs and the
Governor’s Advisory Commission on Asian American Affairs.
Pennsylvania Commission for Women – The mission of the
Pennsylvania Commission for Women is to identify and advance
the diverse needs and interests of Pennsylvania women
and girls; to inform, educate and advocate for its constituents;
and to provide opportunities to empower women and girls to
reach their highest potential. The commission monitors women’s
educational and employment needs, promotes job training
and upward mobility for women and encourages the operation
and support of small businesses owned and operated by women.
Contact – Governor’s Office of Public Liaison,
508E Main Capitol Building, Harrisburg,
PA, (717) 787-5825
http://www.pcw.state.pa.us/portal/server.
pt/community/pcw_home/4350
Governor’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs – The
Governor’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs (GACLA)
is the Commonwealth’s advocate agency for its Latino community.
GACLA’s mission is to ensure that the Latino community
continues to prosper in Pennsylvania.GACLA makes recommendations
to the governor on policies, procedures and legislation
that would affect the Latino community in Pennsylvania
and serves as the governor’s liaison to Latinos in order to ensure
that state government is accessible and accountable to the Latino
community.
Governor’s Advisory Commission on Asian American Affairs
– The Governor’s Advisory Commission on Asian American
Affairs is committed to ensuring that the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania is receptive to the issues and concerns of its
Asian American citizens. The commission advises and makes
recommendations to the governor on policies, procedures, legislation,
and regulations that affect the Asian American community.
Additionally, the commission serves as the governor’s
liaison to the Asian American community throughout the Commonwealth.
Contact – Governor’s Office of Public Liaison,
508E Main Capitol Building, Harrisburg,
PA, (717) 787-5825
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.
pt/community/offices___commissions/2996/
latino_affairs/1000270
Contact – Governor’s Office of Public Liaison,
508E Main Capitol Building, Harrisburg,
PA, (717) 787-5825
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.
pt/community/offices___commissions/2996/
asian_american/1000267
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