BIG News: PLSE wins the GSK IMPACT Award!

January 27, 2026

Dear Partner,

We have some incredible news to share with our community. Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity (PLSE) has been honored with a 2026 GSK IMPACT Award!

This award is a major milestone for us. It recognizes organizations that go above and beyond to improve health and equity in the Greater Philadelphia region. Out of a crowded field of exceptional nonprofits, PLSE was selected for our commitment to community-led change and our work in removing the legal barriers that hold so many Philadelphians back from healthier tomorrows.

To celebrate this achievement, the GSK team worked with us to produce a short video that captures the heart of our mission. It features the voices of those we serve and the urgent need for the second chances we fight for every day.

Watch below for a brief look at our IMPACT!

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to GSK and the Philadelphia Foundation. Not only are we grateful for the generous grant that comes with this award, but we are deeply thankful to the GSK production team for their time and talent in helping us tell our story through this film.

Help Us Reach Further in 2026

While this award is a powerful "stamp of approval" for our work, the true measure of our success is the number of families we help and the communities we strengthen.

As we look ahead, we want to ensure that every Philadelphian has the opportunity to move past their history and toward a brighter future. Will you help our impact go even further this year?

Your support allows us to host more clinics, file more pardons, and build a stronger, more equitable Philadelphia.

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You can read more about the award and the other inspiring winners on the Philadelphia Foundation’s website.

Thank you for standing with us and for believing in the power of social equity.

With gratitude,

The PLSE Team

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