Erin Flynn Jay is a writer and publicist for authors, non-profits and small businesses (www.flynnmedia.com). Locally, Erin has written for CityWide Stories and Chestnut Hill Local. Erin loves self-employment and working with diverse clients. She lives in the city with her husband and two children.
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featuredJul. 1, 2020 1:19 pm
When working for justice, the promotora model builds power in communities even during a pandemic
New Sanctuary Movement’s “Promotores de Justicia” assess needs and tend to the wellbeing of their communities via Zoom since COVID-19.
featuredJun. 15, 2020 4:05 pm
She Can Win establishes giving circle to support Black woman-led orgs grappling with COVID-19
She Can Win Giving Circle recently announced its first four grantees — organizations that advance equity for Black women and families in the areas of maternal health, reproductive justice, and civic engagement.
featuredMay 13, 2020 11:12 am
GoFundMe seeks to help Temple University’s international teaching assistants
Unable to travel home thanks to COVID-19 restrictions, or take on temporary off-campus jobs due to visa restrictions, international student workers face 'total poverty,' according to the TUGSA members who started the crowdfunding effort.
featuredApr. 15, 2020 8:18 am
Temple’s graduate workers ask for COVID-19 related changes to contract. University says it’s sticking to the old agreement
TUGSA AFT Local #6290 members say that without the proposed changes, the graduate employees will face "a minefield of financial and healthcare uncertainty."
featuredMar. 27, 2020 2:57 pm
Employee alleges DHS CAO office has ignored worker safety even after an employee tested positive for COVID-19
“Guidance will be released today that will further outline the protections that we’re taking to protect CAO staff," Ali Fogarty of the Department of Human Services said in response to the allegations.
featuredMar. 20, 2020 11:56 am
Union and workers reclassified as ‘essential’ claim that the PA Department of Human Services is endangering their safety
“In many cases, the protection of these workers appears to come second to that of the communities they serve,” says Steve Catanese, president of SEIU Local 668.
featuredMar. 9, 2020 12:53 pm
These women are leading change at the city’s largest family shelter
Ceciley Bradford and Kathy Meck are part of the leadership team that is effecting the renaissance of what was, 100+ years ago, the Traveler's Aid Society and is today Families Forward Philadelphia.
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