From left to right: Robin Chapolini, Deputy Commissioner, Child Welfare Operations, City of Philadelphia Department of Human Services, Women of Influence Award recipient Dr. Nikia Owens, President & ECO of Campaign for Working Families, Inc. and FunTimes Magazine’s Publisher Dr. Eric Nzeribe. FunTimes hosted the Women of Influence Awards to highlight the outstanding achievements of local individuals and organizations connected to the foster care system this past Friday at Mother Bethel AME Church in Society Hill. Dr. Nzerbe said the event reaffirmed “our shared responsibility to support systems that nurture dignity, equity, and long-term success for foster youth and families.” There are more than 2,200 foster-care children currently in Philadelphia. Photo by Laura Elam.
Philadelphia Sunday Sun | ‘Women of Influence’ honor outstanding community leaders who overcame struggles raised in the foster-care system during National Foster Care Month in May [Print publication]; May 25th, 2026
6abc covered the Women of Influence Awards event honoring Dr. Nikia Owens for her work at Campaign for Working Families, Inc. 6abc broadcast a segment on its 11 p.m. news with anchor Rick Williams on May 22nd , as well as repeat versions of the segment on its early-morning newscasts the next day on May 23, 206: 400,000 viewers of various newscasts.
FunTimes Magazine Instagram post- May 15th, 2026
Honorees & Citations: The 2026 ceremony, which aligned with National Foster Care Month, featured a special citation from the City of Philadelphia City Council and recognized influential community figures.
FunTimes Magazine’s Events Column – May 13th, 2026
and posting to FunTimes Magazine Events Calendar
Women of Influence; Foster Care to Impact Award Dinner event entry submissions on local websites in April, May, 2026:
MEDIA
bctv.com (Berks County community V)
wfil.com community events
wpsu (Public Media for Central Penna.)
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Johnson House and Historic Site
African American Museum of Philadelphia
Historic Fair Hill Burial Ground
>Germantown Mennonite Meetinghouse
EVENT WEBSITES
eventbrite,com (registration link)
GOVERNMENT (City of Philadelphia)
creativephl.org (Office of Arts and Culture)
healthymindsphilly.org (City of Phila., Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services)
City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier’s Office
FUNTIMES’ COMMUNITY PARTNERS
World Affairs Council of Philadelphia: wacphila.org
Bulinda Wright Jones social media platforms/Bright Hope Baptist Church
Sue Ann Rybak social media platforms
Mayor’s Press Conference – City of Philadelphia YouTube Channel, April 14, 2026
Press Material on partnership with ACHIEVEability to provide tax filing services April 2nd, 2026
Media placement in the following communications outlets:
universitycitydistrict.org; universitycity.org; westphillylocal.com; Scoopnewsusa.com, phila.gov, funtimesmagazine.com; creativephl.org; hoodline.com; (City’s Office of Arts and Culture); Office of Immigrant Affairs; City Revenue Dept.; City Commerce Dept.; various Philadelphia City Councilmembers’ Offices e-letter distribution to constituents; City Council website: City Councilmembers’ social-media communications networks: @ruephilacouncil, councilmembers: @kendraphlcouncil,@councilmemberjg, @nicorourkephl, @mr4thdistrict and @councilmemberjyoungjr
FunTimes Magazine’s Events Column – April 1st, 2026
and posting to FunTimes Magazine Events Calendar
“Pennsylvanians have already seen the Shapiro Administration expand property tax and rent relief, make real investments in the workforce, and work to reduce cost burdens for low-income households,” said Dr. Nikia Owens, President and CEO of Campaign for Working Families. “This new tax credit strengthens that support, and CWF is immensely grateful for Governor Shapiro’s clear commitment to equity and long term economic mobility as he continues to deliver real results for working families across the Commonwealth.”
NBC10 TV included a mention of CWF in a report on its 6 p.m. newscast March 18th, 2026. The story was chiefly about the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance(VITA) program, which offers free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.
Free 3-Day Tax Preparation Event with Senator Vincent Hughes and Campaign for Working Families – Event at Wynnefield Public Library, February 24th, 2026
