Jarrett Smith Activism

This presentation will be focused on how everyday Quakers can engage in social justice to create change in our community. We will explore our personal leadings, look at real life examples of successful citizen advocacy, and learn about the different tactics in the toolbox of grassroots organizers.
Jarrett Smith is a member of MMFP and is a community and labor advocate, working as legislative director for the Service Employees International Union PA State Council (SEIU PA). Jarrett has successfully led grassroots advocacy campaigns to pass legislation at the city and state level, including Good Cause Eviction Protection Legislation and Nurse Safe Staffing Ratios. Jarrett also recently ran for Philadelphia City Commissioner for the minority party seat with the Working Families Party.