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Events & News
Feb 27
2015 PHENND Conference: Justice for All
Register to attend the 2015 PHENND Conference The theme this year will be “Justice for All,” and will take place at Rutgers University-Camden on Friday, February 27th. We are pleased to...
ATTN K-12 Schools: Application to host AmeriCorps VISTAs
PHENND is pleased to invite traditional public schools in Philadelphia to apply for a Community Partnerships Coordinator VISTA position for a start date of August 2015. The AmeriCorps VISTAs will coordinate and facilitate partnerships between the host school and existing and/or potential outside community partners with the goal of well integrating services into the school’s schedule and meeting major school needs, thereby ensuring that these partnerships are mutually beneficial, sustainable and serving students effectively. A complete job description of the Community Partner Coordinator position, a list of Frequently Asked Questions, and the link to the application itself can be found […]
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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 100 students in part-time AmeriCorps service during the 2014-2015 school year.
Community Partnerships VISTA Project
Providing AmeriCorps*VISTA members to public schools in Philadelphia to coordinate community partnerships.
GEAR UP
Helping low-income students enter higher education through intensive college awareness programming.
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January 26, 2015 Highlights
Grant Opportunities
Domestic Violence Safe Housing for pets
RedRover Seeks Applications From Emergency Shelter Organizations to Help Victims of Domestic Abuse and Their Pets Founded in 1987, the mission of RedRover is to bring animals out of crisis and...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Philly Fellows
Fellowship applications for 2015/2016 due February 8, 2015 Philly Fellows offers year-long fellowships connect top college graduates to dynamic, nonprofit opportunities while developing their...
Miscellaneous
South Africa Partners Educator Tour
South Africa Partners is accepting applications for our 2015 Educator Tour! We invite educators and teachers to travel with us to Johannesburg, East London, and Cape Town from July 15-29th, to learn...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Building Bridges between Education and Engagement
Please make plans to attend this year’s Gulf-South Summit on Service-Learning & Civic Engagement through Higher Education, March 11-13 at Little Rock, AR. To register, go to the Gulf-South...
New Resources
Near-Term Effects of Voluntary Summer Learning Programs
Ready for Fall? Near-Term Effects of Voluntary Summer Learning Programs on Low-Income Students’ Learning Opportunities and Outcomes This report presents the first set of student outcome findings...
Other Local Events and Workshops
PHILO Project Information Session for small nonprofits
PHILO Project Information Session Wednesday, January 28 | 4:00 to 6:00 Parkway Central Library | Main Level | Room 108 (walk through cafe area) The PHILO Project provides professionally shot,...
Partnerships Classifieds
Peer Session Volunteers needed, Financial Advancement Clubs
Financial Advancement Network (FAN) Club Volunteers Job Description Job Title: Financial Advancement Network (FAN) Club Peer Session Volunteer (Three (3) positions available) Purpose: Volunteers will...