From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/):
We know working people and families are dealing with a LOT right now, and as we push for policy solutions we’re also dealing with an onslaught of daily challenges. That’s why we’re excited to offer the new “lunch and learn” series launching next Friday, with a focus on offering resources and expertise to help you weather this difficult time.
We’re kicking things off next with with a conversation around supporting small business during COVID-19, with special guests Cynthia Ward Wikstrom, Main Street Alliance and Noreen Tonsetic, PNC Bank.
Stop by to connect to resources, ask questions, meet others, and share what you’re experiencing. Sign up here.
And mark your calendars for Fridays at noon, as we’re moving on to hot topics like eldercare, parenting young kids, paid leave, and more in June. Here’s the line-up, with more topics on the way too!
May 29, 12pm ET: Running a Small Business during COVID-19, with special guest Cynthia Ward Wikstrom, Main Street Alliance Campaigns Director
June 5, 12pm ET: Supporting our Elders during COVID-19, with special guest AARP
June 19, 12pm ET: Parenting Young Kids During COVID-19, with special guests the Pennsylvania Association for the Education of the Young Child and Trying Together
We’re proud to be offering this opportunity alongside partners the Women and Girls Foundation, Family Values at Work, and the Family Care Act Campaign.
P.S. If you’re in Western PA, be sure to join us on May 26 to discuss challenges around childcare and early learning programs in the context of COVID-19. Jen Debell from Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children (PennAEYC), Cara Ciminillo from Trying Together, and Karen Showalter from MomsRising will share the latest on what’s happening to support both parents and providers in Pittsburgh, and at the state and federal levels. We’ll discuss resources available to parents and providers, share how to join efforts to protect early learning programs, and more. Sign up here.
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