This week’s Presidential Debate brought the issue of Women’s Reproductive Rights to the forefront. To help us understand the current and future state of reproductive rights, I speak with Shannon Criniti, Acting Co-President & CEO and Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at AccessMatters, a Philadelphia-based organization dedicated to expanding access to sexual and reproductive health services, particularly for underserved communities.AccessMatters Website Twitter/X Instagram Facebook LinkedIn
In today’s housing market, many aspiring homeowners face significant challenges when trying to buy their first home. I speak with David S. Thomas, CEO of PHDC, Philadelphia’s full-service community development organization, about the upcoming PHDC Housing Fair 2024. This event offers crucial resources for first-time homebuyers, as well as support for longtime residents needing assistance with home maintenance, renters, and contractors. The fair takes place on Saturday, September 28th, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Temple University Aramark STAR Complex, 1816 N 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19121. For more information, visit PHDC Housing Fair 2024.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to highlight an issue that affects 1 in 3 women, 1 in 4 men, and nearly half of the LGBTQ+ community. I speak with Katie Young Wildes, Senior Communications Specialist at Women Against Abuse, about available resources and the upcoming iPledge Campaign event on Tuesday, October 1st at Noon in the Philadelphia City Hall Courtyard—a call for unity and action against intimate partner violence.Women Against Abuse Website Facebook Twitter/X Instagram LinkedIn