Connecting campus to community.
We are a network of over 25 colleges and universities that strengthens service-learning, civic engagement, and community partnership in Philadelphia, connecting academics with community involvement.
PHENND Fellows
PHENND operates a large, multi-dimensional AmeriCorps VISTA project that has two primary tracks: Non-Profit and Education. The Non-Profit track places up 12 members in various capacity building projects at local nonprofit organizations. Learn more about that program here. The Education track places up 16 members in public schools, serving as Community Partnership Coordinators. Four additional VISTAs are placed in various School District offices. Learn more about that program here.
Next Steps AmeriCorps Program
Designed as a college completion and success strategy, the Next Steps AmeriCorps Program will engages 60 students in part-time AmeriCorps service each year.
Democratic Civic Engagement
Provides nonpartisan information to member campuses about how to engage students in the political process, particularly as volunteers.
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We compile a weekly email with local events, resources, national conferences, calls for proposals, grant, volunteer and job opportunities in the higher education and nonprofit sectors.