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Events & News
Sep 28
Fall PHENND Meeting: Incarceration & Re-entry
The Fall PHENND Meeting featuring Incarceration & Re-entry Wednesday, September 28 9:00AM – 12:00 PM Location: Alvernia University – Philadelphia Center Room 101 & 102 1355 W...
VISTA, Attendance and Truancy
One AmeriCorps VISTA sought for this school year to work with the Office of Student Services to coordinate the School District of Philadelphia’s efforts with other Philadelphia agencies around...
VISTA Community Partnership Coordinator, Cassidy Elementary School
Join a cohort that works to strengthen communication, collaboration and community in local Philadelphia schools. PHENND seeks one more full-time AmeriCorps VISTA to join 20 other VISTAs that have...
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Grants & Initiatives
Next Steps AmeriCorps Program
Designed as a college completion and success strategy, the Next Steps AmeriCorps Program will engage 70 students in part-time AmeriCorps service during the 2015-2016 school year.
Community Partnerships VISTA Project
Providing AmeriCorps VISTA members to public schools in Philadelphia to coordinate community partnerships.
2015-2021 GEAR UP College Readiness and Collaborative Communities (CRCC) Grant
Helping low-income students enter higher education through intensive college awareness programming.
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September 26, 2016 Highlights
Grant Opportunities
Campus Dialogue Grants: Realizing Higher Education’s Greater Purposes
New Grant Funding Available for Campuses from Bringing Theory to Practice for 2017–2018 Informational Webinar: Tuesday, October 25, 2016, 2:30 PM EST Deadline for proposal submission: Friday,...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Coordinator, Project TEACH
The Project TEACH Coordinator will share responsibility for the coordination and facilitation of Philadelphia FIGHT’s signature education program for people living with HIV, Project TEACH, and will...
Miscellaneous
Inspiring Leaders Program
Youth Action in Philadelphia is looking for college students to facilitate their Inspiring Leaders Program. The Inspiring Leaders Program is a ten month mentorship and leadership development program...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
2016 CNCS Research Summit
Registration is now open – We hope you can join! The CNCS Office of Research and Evaluation invites you to join us for the 2016 CNCS Research Summit here in Washington, on December 14th and...
New Resources
Mending the Safety Net: Why Pennsylvania Must Restore Its TANF Program to Protect Its Neediest Families
Executive Summary Twenty years ago, “welfare reform” overhauled the nation’s cash assistance program for needy families with children. In ending the entitlement to benefits and creating the...
Other Local Events and Workshops
College Essay Nights
College Essay Night – SOUTH PHILLY For Philadelphia students ages 16 to 19 Tues., 6:30-8:00pm October 11, 2016 (one session only) This workshop will take place at 1501 Christian Street Join...
Partnerships Classifieds
volunteers needed, College Essay Writing Coaching
WANTED: College Essay Volunteers for Mighty Writers (One-Time Opportunity) We know that college essays are most effective when they are clear, honest and personal. Join us as a volunteer to work 1:1...
PHENND Events/Activities
VISTA Community Partnership Coordinator, Cassidy Elementary School
Join a cohort that works to strengthen communication, collaboration and community in local Philadelphia schools. PHENND seeks one more full-time AmeriCorps VISTA to join 20 other VISTAs that have...