For more than 20 years, Tracie has realized that providing 24/7 care at home for men and women who are intellectually challenged is a marathon, not a sprint. As a Program Specialist at SPIN, she finds joy in every step taken on the path to a fulfilling life, celebrating the small steps that matter such …
In September 2017, Maria joined the SPIN (Lehigh) family as a Direct Support Professional. Maria is dedicated to ensuring proper treatment, respect, and care for every individual’s unique needs. She treats everyone as if they were family members and commits to her work with a focus on each individual’s personal needs. Maria is an active …
Ralph has been with AFSC for nearly 13 years as the Director of Online Engagement. Ralph is committed to helping build online platforms that lift the voices of community members impacted by systems of oppression. From photos to webinars, Ralph helps to advance the vision of the American Friends Service Committee “to create a just, …
Fred Wright of AFSCME Local 1739 Highlights Union Workers’ Needs During a Pandemic _ FunTimes Magazi
We will regularly offer a shout-out to the leaders who demonstrate an understanding of the importance of unions and the work our people do. We want to make wise decisions about the people who want to lead us. State Rep. Joe Hohenstein was elected to the Pennsylvania House on Nov. 6, 2018, representing the 177th Legislative …
The FEMA Funeral Reimbursement Program will launch in a week or two. FEMA is reimbursing up to $7,000.00 for COVID-19 funerals. PLEASE PASS ON FOR WIDEST DISSEMINATION TO OUR BLACK/BROWN and other underserved COMMUNITIES…. to any family member who paid for a funeral. Please keep funeral documentation. For more on COVID-19 Funeral Assistance – CLICK …
Here is an opportunity for scholarship funding for our college students and those in trade schools who have lost so much time due to the COVID pandemic. The deadline is coming up on April 30. Please circulate widely. Download application here
It’s the biggest question in Philadelphia: When can I get the COVID-19 vaccine? Residents can now sign up online to reserve their place in line for the vaccine. Philadelphia is currently receiving an extremely limited supply of vaccine. The City is making the vaccine available in phases based on a person’s level of risk of: Acquiring infection. Transmitting infection …
The annual scholarship essay competition for the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO is still open until February 28!!! Here is an opportunity to get financial help from the union for your college-bound student. Essays must be emailed by this Sunday, February 28.
We are living through troubling times that threaten our health, our lives and try our emotional strength, our ability to support our families and even our mental stability. Despite the dangers presented by the pandemic, and the new threats of violence surrounding the transfer of power in Washington, our members are on the job, part …