Change Agents, The Podcast features JASC Leaders

EPISODE 6: When We Organize, We Win

When COVID-19 hit, the seniors at George Collins and seniors across the city organized to get a city ordinance passed to provide wellness checks for residents living in low income senior buildings during emergencies. This episode showcases the powerful and vigilant organizing of the seniors at Jane Addams Senior Caucus. Featuring Davetta Brooks and Pastor Eartha Sutton.

Listen to the full episode here.

Facebook Discussion about the Senior Safety Ordinance

Join us for this insightful discussion as a group of seniors of color stepped up to change their living space in senior housing. Empowered, they were the force to drafting and passing Chicago's Senior Safety Ordinance, providing xtra protection for seniors during this pandemic. Featuring Carmen Betances, Linda Armitage, Davetta Brooks, and Kira Felsenfeld.

Watch the discussion here.