HelenGym.com · [email protected]

April 12, 2023 at 10:18 PM

NEW merch for our movement

John: We just launched our official store!   John, we just launched our official store! With only 34 days left until Election Day, wearing these shirts, buttons, and stickers is one of the best ways to show your community that you’ll be voting for Helen Gym. SHOP NOW → Ever…

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  Team Helen · [email protected]

April 12, 2023 at 6:28 PM

It's kinda trash

About that debate last night...   If you’re ready for a fearless fighter like Helen to be our next Mayor, please chip in to our campaign today. She crushed it on the debate stage last night! DONATE John, let’s be honest: It’s kinda trash that billionaires an…

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  Helen Gym · [email protected]

April 11, 2023 at 9:45 PM

I hope I make you proud tonight

John, I’m personally asking if you'll add a donation of any amount to my campaign before I step on the debate stage tonight.   John, our first and only major debate is about to begin, and I wanted to reach out to say one thing before I take the stage: Thank you. It's a privilege to …

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  HelenGym.com · [email protected]

April 11, 2023 at 3:50 PM

Everything must change

We need change, and we need a fearless, proven fighter like Helen to deliver it.   Our city is at a crossroads, John. Violence causes parents fear whenever their kids head to the subway or stay late for sports practice. It shuts down block parties and celebrations. It pits communiti…

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  Team Helen · [email protected]

April 10, 2023 at 10:10 PM

Before Helen takes the debate stage tomorrow

one of our last, best chances to make sure Philadelphians know Helen is a tough Philly mom with a proven track record   John: Tomorrow night, Helen and six other candidates will take the stage in the first and only televised debate of this race. It’s one of our last, best chances to…

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  Team Helen · [email protected]

April 10, 2023 at 3:36 PM

You’re Invited: Televised Debate tomorrow night 📺

  Hi John — The only major televised debate of the campaign is happening tomorrow night at Temple University, and you’re invited to join us and cheer Helen on in person! Will you claim a free ticket to attend the debate and support Helen in person? Philadelphia Mayoral Deb…

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  Team Helen · [email protected]

April 7, 2023 at 6:35 PM

STILL the #1 grassroots movement

  John — Fundraising reports are in, and for the second quarter in a row, this movement pitched in more grassroots donations than any other campaign in the race! 🎉 Will you stand among the more than 2,100 donors who’ve chipped in since Helen launched her campaign in November? The p…

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  Helen Gym · [email protected]

April 7, 2023 at 12:19 AM

Our city is only as strong as its public schools

  John, I've spent my life fighting for public schools, because I know that public education is the single biggest investment we can make in our future. As a teacher, activist, and mom, I took on a status quo that slashed school budgets, demonized teachers, and tried to leave our c…

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  Brendan via Team Helen · [email protected]

April 6, 2023 at 4:08 PM

Following up re: Helen’s ad - Fwd: We’re going up on TV

Our new ad that we emailed about yesterday has officially started running on TV.   John, our TV ad launched this morning, and the response from this team has been incredibly positive. But our self-funding millionaire opponents have been on air for weeks already, and they could still…

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  Helen Gym · [email protected]

April 5, 2023 at 9:23 PM

We’re going up on TV

I wanted you to see this before it hits Philly airwaves tomorrow.   John: As Mayor, my top priority is to make sure every Philadelphian is safe and feels safe. My community safety agenda will not only ensure a swift and effective response to violence when it occurs; it will invest i…

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  HelenGym.com · [email protected]

April 4, 2023 at 9:19 PM

Can you schedule a weekly donation to help Helen win? It’ll cancel automatically on May 16th.

-   John — Today is exactly six weeks until Primary Election Day here in Philadelphia. It’ll be over before we know it! That’s why we’re respectfully asking you to set up a $7 weekly donation (only $1/day) each week until polls close. Before you scroll away, please give us a moment …

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  HelenGym.com · [email protected]

March 31, 2023 at 9:19 PM

Please read these four sentences before the weekend.

-   John — We’re sorry to email you on a Friday night, but with six weeks left in this race, we’re not slowing down, even during a warm spring weekend. This week marked the end of the quarter AND a crucial fundraising deadline. This weekend, our team needs to review what we’ve raise…

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  Salima via Team Helen · [email protected]

March 30, 2023 at 11:37 PM

I’m Helen’s Mobilization Director

  Hey John— I’m Salima! I have the awesome job of serving as Helen’s Mobilization Director! My role is to make sure our team is mobilizing voters on every block in Philly to get out and vote for Helen.  There’s a TON of enthusiasm for Helen on the ground. Trust me, I’ve been worki…

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  Team Helen · [email protected]

March 29, 2023 at 10:02 PM

Less than 7 weeks left, John

  John — We’re officially less than seven weeks away from Election Day! It’s going to take all of us to elect a fearless fighter and tough Philly mom like Helen who will challenge the status quo politics in City Hall. She’s always stood up to powerful forces in our city, taken on t…

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  Team Helen · [email protected]

March 27, 2023 at 11:05 PM

Right now

Our biggest reporting deadline of this race so far is 11:59 p.m. TONIGHT, and we’re just $429 shy of our $10,000 goal.   John, we’ll get straight to it — Our biggest reporting deadline of this race so far is 11:59 p.m. TONIGHT, and we’re just $429 shy of our $10,000 goal. Will you m…

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  Helen Gym · [email protected]

March 27, 2023 at 7:22 PM

The bungled water crisis response

Officials say our city's tap water will be safe through 11:59 PM tonight, leaving hundreds of thousands of Philadelphians to wonder: what happens after that?   John, According to the most recent update from the Philadelphia Water Department and City officials, tap water from the Bax…

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  Team Helen · [email protected]

March 26, 2023 at 5:15 PM

Less than 36 hours away

  FIRST: Helen led a people’s agenda on City Council that expanded the horizons of what’s possible in our city. She restored nurses and counselors to our public schools, spearheaded an eviction diversion program that cut evictions by nearly 70%, and guaranteed predictable schedules…

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  Brendan McPhillips, Team Helen · [email protected]

March 25, 2023 at 4:00 PM

$10,000

  Hey John — It’s Brendan. I want to take a moment to explain something. You probably get a lot of emails every day from other candidates and groups with subject lines that beg you to read them or sound off alarm bells about the impending end of democracy. We get them, too. Plenty …

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  Jane Fonda · [email protected]

March 23, 2023 at 3:31 PM

Supporting Climate Champions!

  John, Hi there, it’s Jane Fonda. I wanted to tell you a little bit about the Jane Fonda Climate PAC and why I’m supporting Helen Gym for Philadelphia Mayor. But first, will you make a split contribution between the Jane Fonda Climate PAC and Helen’s campaign? SPLIT A CONTRIBU…

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  Helen Gym · [email protected]

March 22, 2023 at 7:55 PM

Last call to join us at Bob & Barbara’s!

  The previous email you received about this event included some incorrect links so we're bumping this note to the top of your inbox with all information corrected. We apologize for any confusion. Hey John,  Did you see our email about the grassroots fundraiser tonight?  You won’t …

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  Helen Gym · [email protected]

March 22, 2023 at 5:21 PM

Last call to join us at Bob & Barbara’s!

  Hey John,  Did you see our email about the grassroots fundraiser tonight?  You won’t want to miss this one. We’ll be at the legendary Bob & Barbara’s on South St. starting at 6pm!   I really hope you’ll be able to join us tonight. You can chip in any amount to RSVP. I’m trul…

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  Morghan via Team Helen · [email protected]

March 21, 2023 at 9:24 PM

Eight weeks

We’re up against self-funding opponents who are already spending millions on TV ads   Hey John, it’s Morghan.  As of today, we’re 8 weeks from the primary and in the home stretch of this race.  Regular, recurring contributions give us the foundation we need to reach even more voters…

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  Helen Gym · [email protected]

March 20, 2023 at 11:02 PM

Building 21

  I’m participating in the Board of Education’s mayoral forum tomorrow night. It’ll start at 6:30pm at the Parkway Central Library branch. If you can attend, please complete this form to RSVP. Hope to see you there! RSVP JohnThe School District of Philadelph…

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  Helen · [email protected]

March 17, 2023 at 11:29 PM

Finishing a job I started 30 years ago

  John — We have a mid-month fundraising deadline tonight, and I’m going to ask in a moment if you can contribute today. But before I do that, I want to tell you a little bit more about why I’m in this race. I am running for Mayor to finish a job I started 30 years ago. Long befor…

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  Team Helen · [email protected]

March 17, 2023 at 4:05 PM

Party at Bob & Barbara’s 🎉

  John,  We’re hosting a fundraiser next week at a true Philly treasure: Bob & Barbara’s!  Can you chip in $25 (or any amount) to join us next Wednesday, March 22? Helen hopes to see you there!  RSVP It’s because of your support that we’re the top grassroots funded campa…

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  helengym.com · [email protected]

March 16, 2023 at 4:07 PM

Two months

This is a short one, John.   We’re officially two months away from the primary election, John, which means we only have two months left to mobilize this city around a bold vision for safety, stronger schools, affordable housing, and prosperity in every neighborhood. John — We’ll cut…

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  Maggie Hart · [email protected]

March 16, 2023 at 12:12 AM

Nice to meet you, John!

  Hey John, I’m Maggie! I’m the newest member of Team Helen, and as the Director of Communications, it’s my job to share Helen’s plan to build a vibrant, safe, and thriving Philadelphia with every person in every neighborhood of the city. Getting this message out is critical if we…

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  Team Helen · [email protected]

March 14, 2023 at 9:37 PM

Safer streets + stronger schools + affordable housing

  John — we’ll get right to it: Can we count on you to pitch in $10 (or any amount that works for your budget this week) to help us raise $15,000 before our mid-month deadline this Friday? We’ll explain a little more about why your contribution to Helen right now is crucial. If you…

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  Team Helen · [email protected]

March 13, 2023 at 10:25 PM

Committee cat🐈‍⬛

  John, meet Benny. He’s the committee cat in South Philly’s Ward 39A! Helen and our team had the distinct pleasure of meeting him a week ago at one of our petition parties.  In a house packed with supporters, Benny couldn’t help himself and immediately decided to learn more about …

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  Team Helen · [email protected]

March 10, 2023 at 11:28 PM

Chicago’s next Mayor

  Have you heard about Brandon Johnson and his race to become Mayor of Chicago, John? Brandon, like Helen, spent the early part of his career in the school system — teaching in an under-resourced classroom to children who deserved more than aging buildings and school closures. He …

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  Team Helen · [email protected]

March 9, 2023 at 7:50 PM

Join Helen for a special event on March 22

  John,  Helen is hosting a special grassroots fundraiser on Wednesday, March 22 – and you’re invited! We are proud to be the #1 grassroots funded campaign in the race. It’s all because over 2,000 donors have chipped in to support a tough Philly mom like Helen who has a 30 year tra…

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  Helen Gym · [email protected]

March 8, 2023 at 11:28 PM

A tough Philly mom

John — Today is International Women’s Day, and I couldn’t let the day pass by without reflecting on what this day means to me at this pivotal moment in our city’s history.   John — Today is International Women’s Day, and I couldn’t let the day pass by without reflecting on what this…

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  Helen · [email protected]

March 8, 2023 at 12:50 AM

See you at the ballot box, John

  We did it, John. Today, we officially submitted over 6,000 signatures to secure our place on the ballot in May. Thanks to your support, we were able to gather an overwhelming number of signatures – six times the required amount. I mean it, we couldn’t have done this without your …

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  helengym.com · [email protected]

March 5, 2023 at 7:02 PM

Get them while you can🔥

  We won’t keep you long, John, but we could use your help before tomorrow morning. Our team is putting in an order first thing tomorrow to order more campaign merch for the coming week — Could you pitch in a few dollars before tomorrow to help us order more? Here’s a breakdown of …

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  Team Helen · [email protected]

March 4, 2023 at 5:41 PM

These signs are straight 🔥

  Happy Saturday, John! It’s been a busy week for Team Helen — we’ve been out in the community talking with Philadelphians every day, and working to officially get Helen’s name on the ballot. Working families across the city are standing with Helen, and one of the best ways people …

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  Team Helen · [email protected]

March 3, 2023 at 11:47 PM

Join us for the final weekend of petitioning!

  John — This is our final weekend to collect as many signatures as possible to make sure Helen gets on the ballot. If you’ve been helping collect petition signatures for Helen, thank you! All outstanding petition sheets need to be returned this weekend. A member of our te…

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  Helen Gym · [email protected]

March 2, 2023 at 1:47 AM

Everyone deserves peace and safety at home

I just got off the stage at WHYY after a conversation with CeaseFirePA about how I’ll make Philadelphia safer.   Hey John — I just got off the stage at WHYY after a conversation with CeaseFirePA and anti-violence activists about how I’ll make Philadelphia safer.  My responsibility a…

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  Team Helen · [email protected]

March 1, 2023 at 12:03 AM

11 Weeks

  John — We’re 11 weeks away (77 days, but who’s counting) from Election Day. As I write to you, our dedicated volunteers are out collecting signatures in neighborhoods across the city, making sure we get Helen on the ballot. I won’t keep you long, but we’re only $239 away from hit…

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  Helen · [email protected]

February 28, 2023 at 7:31 PM

Back in '95

A blast from the past   Hey, John — It’s Public Schools Week! This week around the nation we’re celebrating the strength of our public schools. I am incredibly grateful for our city's tremendous educators and the childhood teachers who fostered my own love for learning.  I spent the…

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  Brendan via Team Helen · [email protected]

February 27, 2023 at 10:41 PM

The choice is clear

We have to expand our outreach to undecided voters   John — Our team got a peek at how this race is shaping up, and I had to share it with you: The good news? This is effectively becoming a two-way race and our grassroots coalition has solidified Helen’s position as a leading can…

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  Helen · [email protected]

February 26, 2023 at 1:51 PM

Can I call you, John?

  John — We’re rapidly approaching the end of February, which means we’re coming down to the wire to hit this month’s fundraising goal. The stakes are high, and the next few weeks will be the ultimate test of this campaign’s strength.  Everyone on our team is working hard to pick u…

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  helengym.com · [email protected]

February 25, 2023 at 2:42 PM

A strong coalition of teachers, service workers, municipal employees, and everyday Philadelphians

  FIRST: Thanks to your support, we became the #1 grassroots funded campaign in this race. THEN: We got our first look at where we stack up against our opponents. This movement is strong, but we’ll need the resources to push Helen’s message out in the remaining weeks of the campaig…

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  Helen Gym · [email protected]

February 24, 2023 at 5:21 PM

Abso-f*cking-lutely

I’m taking on the status quo politics that have kept our city back for too long.   John,  Earlier this week, I took on the status quo politics and politicians who have held our city back for too long. In a livestreamed interview with The Philadelphia Citizen, I said I would be a dif…

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  Brendan McPhillips, Team Helen · [email protected]

February 23, 2023 at 4:53 PM

The strength of everyday, working families

  Hey John, it’s been a minute, so I thought I’d reach out personally to update you.  Thanks to your support, we’re leading every candidate in small dollar donations. Let me explain why that’s a pretty big deal, John. Campaigns need money in order to reach voters with their message…

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  Morghan via Team Helen · [email protected]

February 21, 2023 at 8:31 PM

What we’re proudest of

Over 2,000 people have contributed to support the people’s agenda that Helen is leading to build a city that works for everyone.   Hey John, there have been a lot of great moments for our campaign lately, but do you know what we’re proudest of?   Of all the campaigns in this race, o…

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  helengym.com · [email protected]

February 17, 2023 at 9:46 PM

6 sentences

This is a short one   John —  We’ll make this quick: We’re 13 weeks away from Election Day, but with a very crowded field of candidates and millions of dollars pouring into this race, we can’t take anything for granted. This people-powered movement for a safer, more prosperous, and …

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  Team Helen · [email protected]

February 15, 2023 at 8:57 PM

Mobilizing Philly like never before

🚨NEW ENDORSEMENT: UNITE HERE   "UNITE HERE PHILLY Endorses Helen Gym for Mayor" February 15th, 2023 "Helen Gym has shown up and fought both for, and with, us before she was ever even on City Council. We need a true, fierce fighter who we know will fight for us and alongsi…

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  helengym.com · [email protected]

February 14, 2023 at 10:50 PM

Petitions start TODAY

Can you pitch in to help fund our organizing efforts?   It’s time to hit the pavement and get Helen on the ballot for May’s primary, John. In order to build a Philly that works for everyone, we’ll need your support to power this movement. Pitch in your first $10 right now to help o…

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  Organizing @ Team Helen · [email protected]

February 14, 2023 at 5:11 PM

Let’s get Helen on the ballot!

  Today is the FIRST day of signature collection to get Helen on the ballot! We’ve officially entered this next phase of the campaign. Our volunteers are out in neighborhoods across the city to collect signatures from Philadelphia voters who are eager to support Helen’s vision for …

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  Team Helen · [email protected]

February 13, 2023 at 11:25 PM

Big new endorsement!

  "Helen Gym Endorsed by AFSCME District Council 47" February 13, 2023 “Elevating neighborhood quality of life with access to excellent public education, public health centers, public libraries and recreation centers, and other essential government services has always bee…

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