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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featuredOct. 20, 2020 8:59 am
APM pivots to virtual early education in response to COVID-19
In its October 14 program, APM focused on the importance of early education in a virtual space, but the organization has been focused on that important first step of community building IRL for nearly 50 years.
featuredOct. 7, 2020 2:06 pm
Young Involved Philadelphia says its time to ‘start local, get vocal’
Lauren Roberts: “Successful civic engagement is simply being an active Philadelphia resident and doing what you can to make our city even better than it already is."
featuredOct. 2, 2020 10:03 am
Using tech to meet food pantry needs in Philly’s Northeast
The online platform used at the Mitzvah Food Program's food pantry was built with tools to help encourage healthy eating and easy adherence to dietary or religious preferences, says Brian Gralnick.
featuredSep. 25, 2020 9:39 am
One of the keys to the Philadelphia Worker Relief Fund’s success was accessibility
The City of Philadelphia partnered with the philanthropic community, the Pennsylvania National Domestic Workers Alliance, and 14 local CBOs to distribute $1.7 million in direct cash payments to more than 2,160 families.
featuredSep. 23, 2020 11:53 am
UPenn faculty calls on board of trustees to reverse their position on PILOTs at meeting tomorrow
More than 1,000 faculty and staff members are urging Penn to pay 40% of what it would owe in property taxes to the Philadelphia public schools as a matter of social, economic and racial justice.
featuredAug. 24, 2020 11:41 am
Salima Suswell talks about the pandemic, this year’s Eid and charity as a Muslim obligation
When Suswell was growing up her family sometimes had to rely on help from local charities, but there were none that specifically focused on supporting Muslims in need.
featuredAug. 14, 2020 11:12 am
Chillax and do good: Philly Pours is happening (virtually) this year
The annual food and drink event that helps raise funds for Resources for Human Development's programs — which help tens of thousands of people — will take place on Aug. 20, and is as meaningful as ever.
featuredAug. 10, 2020 8:00 am
Más allá del modelo de promotoras: estos proyectos también se centran en el bienestar de los inmigrantes
El Programa de Bienestar Intercultural, el Programa de Bienestar Familiar para Inmigrantes Chinos, la Iniciativa Mente, Cuerpo, Espíritu y Espacio, y la Asociación Coreana Americana del Gran Filadelfia están encontrando soluciones a los impactos de COVID-19.
featuredJul. 24, 2020 4:03 pm
Nina Jackson and her union want the federal stimulus bill to cover hazard pay, paid leave and more
During a virtual press conference on July 23, members of SEIU Local 668 called for specific provisions to ensure that Pennsylvania’s public sector can continue to adequately provide vital services.
featuredJul. 16, 2020 11:57 am
Beyond the promotora model: These projects are focused on immigrant wellness in culturally distinct ways
The Intercultural Wellness Program, the Chinese Immigrant Family Wellness Program, The Mind, Body, Spirit, and Space Initiative, and the Korean American Association of Greater Philadelphia are finding solutions to the impacts of COVID-19 in their communities.
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