The Pennsylvania circuit routinely struggles to support and uplift novice debaters, instead concentrating energy towards a select few debaters whose legacy ends when they graduate. Throughout the state, there is a lack of structured support for new debaters that manifests in both poor retention and competitiveness. By connecting novices with high-quality national resources from Equality in Forensics, the Pennsylvania Chapter hopes to bridge those divides, both within the state through workshops and mentorship and nationally through a supportive and inclusive community of debaters.