Bethlehem, PA. – June, 16 2020 – The seven Pennsylvania Public Broadcasting System (PBS) member stations have given mental health an even brighter spotlight this month. Created by WITF and in collaboration with First Lady Frances Wolf, Pennsylvania PBS has released a series of videos titled #TogetherPennsylvania.

Videos in the series include:

• A reading of Ruby Finds a Worry by Tom Percival and discussion on how to deal with anxiety with Pennsylvania Secretary of Health, Dr. Rachel Levine
• A message of encouragement to middle schoolers
• A message of congratulations to the class of 2020
• A video visit between the first lady and Daniel Tiger of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, sharing ways children can be helpful to their families during the pandemic
• Ideas on how to have fun while staying at home
• A message of support to parents, caregivers and educators

“It’s natural right now for children and adults to find themselves going through different emotions from day to day, or even hour to hour. Some moments are joyful. Some aren’t,” said Katie Domico, Executive Director, Pennsylvania PBS. “As we face what may be the most serious health crisis of our lifetimes, it is clear that the mission of Pennsylvania PBS to serve with exceptional, community-centered outreach like #TogetherPennsylvania takes on new significance.”

#TogetherPennsylvania represents the enduring spirit of Pennsylvanians as we work side-by-side to help each other through this global pandemic.

“To the children, parents, caregivers, and educators of Pennsylvania: I want you to know that we see you, we appreciate you and we couldn’t get through this without you,” said First Lady Frances Wolf.

“Through this partnership with Pennsylvania PBS, we hope to tap into the human side of what is happening and remind everyone that their perseverance matters. We truly are in this together and all Pennsylvanians – from our youngest, to our oldest, and everyone in between – play such an important role in our collective well-being.”

Videos that have been released for #TogetherPennsylvania can be found on PBS39’sFacebook, Twitter and on-air.

About Lehigh Valley Public Media™
Lehigh Valley Public Media is home to PBS39, WLVR News, and various community initiatives. We are the regional leader in the publicly funded, non-profit media space and serve a vibrant and growing economic region through a dedication to local, unbiased journalism, primary and secondary education, workforce development and health and wellness.PBS39 broadcasts four additional channels of content: PBS39 Extra, WORLD, Create TV and France 24. Lehigh Valley Public Media is licensed in Allentown to the Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corporation. For more information, visit PBS39.org.

About Pennsylvania PBS
Pennsylvania PBS (PA PBS) is the collective name for the seven public media organizations throughout PA – WHYY Public Media in Philadelphia, WITF Public Media in Harrisburg, Lehigh Valley Public Media in the Greater Lehigh Valley, WPSU Public Media in State College, WQED Public Media in Pittsburgh, WQLN PBS NPR in Northwestern PA, and WVIA Public Media in Northeastern PA. PA PBS’s mission is to educate, engage, and inspire the citizens of the Commonwealth through powerful partner collaborations. The #TogetherPennsylvania campaign truly aligns with PA PBS’s educational mission. Up to date information on the efforts of Pennsylvania PBS can be found on the Pennsylvania PBS website.

 

Information provided to TVL by:
Victoria Scialfa
Marketing and Public Relations Manager
Lehigh Valley Public Media

 

 

---