Networking. Movement building.
Serving Progressive causes and community groups in Northcentral Pennsylvania.
Welcome. Please explore.
Enabling networking. Building community and capacity for effecting positive change.
We hope you enjoy our site and take a moment to drop us a line.
What a hub does
A hub is the central portion of a wheel, where the spokes meet.
Just as the spokes of a wheel enter a hub from different directions, our networking hub brings together people from different groups.
Usually, each group has their specific areas of focus, which is an effective approach, yet together some groups share some common goals. This makes them 'affinity' groups, in relation to each other.
One of the main goals of the West Branch HUB is to facilitate connections, networking, and information and skills sharing between community groups in our area. So, this website will function as a hub as more groups (spokes) join from our area.
Even West Branch HUB is a spoke in many ways. We participate with the HUB for Progress, and that's where the inspiration came from to create this localized hub. Another group you should follow is the Lycoming County Progressives & Indivisible.
Geographical distances impose limitations on many things in our rural region. Now, we're using technology to help alleviate some of the strains that would otherwise prevent many groups from working together.
The first two groups to join us were created by members of the LGBTQ+ community. As we move forward with this effort, the types of member groups will get more diverse.
We're working towards building a movement of movements. We welcome you to join us!
Group Highlights
West Branch Pride
Fundraising store coming soon!
Fundraising store coming soon!
West Branch Pride was founded in early 2019 as a nonprofit LGBTQ+ organization. Besides producing an annual Pride Festival in Williamsport starting in 2021, they also are involved in advocacy efforts and establishing a future LGBTQ+ Community Center to serve this whole rural region.
Fundraising store coming soon!
Fundraising store coming soon!
Fundraising store coming soon!
We will feature various locally sourced items such as clothing, masks, backpacks, and many more custom goods!
All proceeds will go directly to our participating community groups.
The State Queens
Fundraising store coming soon!
The State Queens
A new generation of drag performers who have been proving their mettle, talent, and commitment to giving something back to our communities. They have been producing shows and benefits for several causes in our region.
Our Team
Our History
Our History
We're currently building our WestBranchHUB.com team by seeking talented volunteers to assist with content creation, website management, and upcoming projects. Show off your skills. Get in touch for more information.
Our History
Our History
Our History
Originally started in late 2019 to serve our communities, we've since released a totally revamped version of this site. It has added many features, a streamlined design, and a storefront for locally sourced fundraiser items to benefit our participating community groups.
Our Mission
Our History
Our Mission
We focus on making the maximum positive effort to assist community groups in having access to tools and a free web presence to further their missions.
By hosting multiple groups on this site, we seek to increase the web traffic for, and the awareness of, each group.
We are anti-racist
Learn about BLM's #WhatMatters2020 social media campaign from their website and why it's so important to vote this year.
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Your support and contributions will enable us to cover costs, meet our goals, improve upon our website, and increase our regional networking capacity.
Your generous donation will fund our mission to support the missions of others.