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September 3, 2007

Other Local Events and Workshops

PhillyBlocks 2007: The Neighborhood Agenda

PhillyBlocks 2007-September 14th: The Neighborhoods Movement Unites Participation in the PhillyBlocks 2007-The Neighborhood Agenda conference at the Convention Center, Friday, September 14th from...

Community Citizenship & Immigration Workshops

Community Citizenship & Immigration Workshops Monday, September 10 7:00-8:45 Central Library, 19th & Vine Sts., Philadelphia, PA Sponsored by US Citizenship and Immigration...

Greener Home Event

A Greener Home Event Saturday, October 13th at Cusano Environmental Education Center 12 – 4PM – FREE Learn about reducing pesticides on your lawns, achieving good indoor air quality and...

Investing in Local Living Economies

SBN Seminar: Investing in Local Living Economies When: Wednesday, October 10th; 7PM – 9PM Location: Penn State Great Valley Musser Auditorium, Safeguard Scientifics Building 30 E. Swedesford...

Home Energy Forum: A Call to Action

Home Energy Forum: A Call to Action: September 5th When: Wednesday, September 5th; 8 am – 5 pm Where: Harrisburg Hilton Cost: $55 This one day workshop brings together national experts and...

PA Solar Townships Initiative

PA Solar Townships Initiative When: September 29th, 2007 Location: Cheltenham High School Theater, 500 Rices Mill Rd. Wyncote, PA 19095 Cost: Free Cheltenham Township EAC is resolved to create a...

New Resources

New Book: Educating Lawyers: Preparation for the Profession of Law

How effectively does legal education integrate the moral obligations of lawyering with its intellectual and clinical demands? Educating Lawyers: Preparation for the Profession of Law, a new book...

Conference Papers from South African Community Engagement Conference

Conference papers and additional readings are available online from the September 2006 conference in Capetown, South Africa, “Community Engagement in Higher Education” hosted by The...

Effective Practices for Service Projects

THE RESOURCE CENTER?S EFFECTIVE PRACTICES COLLECTION Newest Effective Practices Hosting a successful web conference Webinars are an effective way to hold meetings and training sessions with...

Partnerships Classifieds

Peer Reviewers Needed for President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll

[emailed 8/15/2007] President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll 2007 Peer Review Opportunity The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) is currently seeking...

Restoration Volunteer Workday

Restoration Volunteer Workday When: Saturday, September 15th, 10am-12pm and 12:30pm-2:30pm Location: The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy’s Mill Road Philadelphia, PA...

National Conferences & Calls for Proposal

Call for Proposals: Gulf South Summit on Service-Learning

The sixth annual Gulf South Summit on Service-Learning will be held March 13-15, 2008, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the Loews Vanderbilt Plaza. This summit will bring together national speakers and...

Call for Presenters: Youth Service Institute

Join Youth Service America in San Diego for the Youth Service Institute: Surfing the Wave of Change on December 12-14, 2007 Youth Service America seeks presenters for the 2007 Youth Service Institute...

Call for Presenters: Michigan Conference on Service-Learning and Civic Engagement

The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and Michigan Campus Compact (MCC) are pleased to invite you to present at the 12th Annual Institute: Service-Learning and Civic Engagement. This...

Call for Proposals: National Teaching, Learning, & Technology Conference

The Ryerson University Learning and Teaching Office in Toronto, Ontario is pleased to host the 31st McGraw-Hill Ryerson National Teaching, Learning, & Technology Conference entitled:...

Grant Opportunities

Annie’s Sustainable Ag Scholarship Program

Annie’s Sustainable Ag Scholarship Program Awesome news and a first in the field: Annie’s Homegrown is accepting applications for its new Sustainable Agriculture Program that will award...

Research Focused on Immigrant Children

Foundation for Child Development Invites Fellowship Applications for Research Focused on Immigrant Children Deadline: November 1, 2007 The Foundation for Child Development (<a...

Wolcott Family Foundation for Social Change and Environmental Stewardship

Wolcott Family Foundation Offers Support for Social Change and Environmental Stewardship Deadline: September 7, 2007 The Wolcott Family Foundation (<a href=""></a>) focuses its...

My Hometown Helper Grants

My Hometown Helper Grants to Improve Communities Across United States Deadline: September 30, 2007 Hamburger Helper, a General Mills brand, has announced its 2007 "My Hometown Helper" grant...

Volvo for Life Awards

Volvo for Life Awards Program Seeks Nominations of Everyday Heroes Deadline: October 15, 2007 The Volvo for Life Awards (<a href=""></a>) is an annual search for and celebration...

Tobacco Prevention Grants Program

American Legacy Foundation Invites Applications for Truth or Consequences Youth Tobacco Prevention Grants Program Deadline: September 7, 2007 (Letters of Intent) In 2006, the American Legacy...

Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities

various positions, New Foundations Afterschool Program

The Community CARES Learning Center at New Foundations Charter School is looking for individuals to work in our afterschool program (2:30-6pm). We are looking for: Certified reading/elementary...

Community Development Corporation Project Manager, People’s Emergency Center

[emailed 8/16/2007] Community Development Corporation Project Manager required, 3 years planning and or community/ real estate development required. Planning strongly preferred. Proposal writing,...

Loan Fund Manager, Women’s Opportunities Resource Center

[emailed 8/16/2007] LOAN FUND MANAGER Job Description The ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND (EOF) is a certified Community Development Financial Institution that provides financial and technical assistance...

Pt-time Computer Instructor, IDAAY Beacon Center at Wagner Middle School

[emailed 8/16/2007] The IDAAY Beacon Center at Wagner Middle School is a non profit agency that is funded by Philadelphia Safe and Sound. The Beacon Center has recently obtained computers and...

Instructor, Mural Arts Program

[emailed 8/14/2007] Job Title: Instructor Job Category: Education Description: This is a 5 month long program in which Mural Arts Program collaborates with the Philadelphia Electrical and Technology...

Part-Time Educational Coordinator, Sustainable Business Network

Part-Time Educational Coordinator, Sustainable Business Network SBN seeks a part-time Educational Coordinator to coordinate educational programming, including seminars, the Social Venture Institute,...

Conservation Program Manager, The Philadelphia Zoo

[posted 9/1/2007] Conservation Program Manager, The Philadelphia Zoo The Philadelphia Zoo is looking for a Conservation Program Manager – Sustainable Operations to develop and implement...

Biofuels Business Manager, The Energy Cooperative

[posted 9/1/2007] Biofuels Business Manager, The Energy Cooperative The Energy Cooperative seeks a committed, resourceful person to manage the operations and growth of our biodiesel distribution and...

Smart Energy Solutions Weatherization Manager, Energy Coordinating Agency

[posted from 9/1/2007] Smart Energy Solutions Weatherization Manager, Energy Coordinating Agency ECA provides a broad range of energy conservation, solar, energy education and heating services in the...

Communications Associate, White Dog Community Enterprises

[posted 9/1/2007] Communications Associate, White Dog Community Enterprises The Communications Associate will report to the Communications Director while working on four distinct projects (with Buy...

Miscellaneous

Webcast: Managing Indoor Asthma Triggers

The American College of Preventive Medicine will hold a free webcast: Managing Indoor Asthma Triggers: Realistic Approaches for Health Care Providers September 5, 2007 2:00 – 3:00 (Eastern...

Teleconference: Accessible Conference and Meeting Spaces for All

We are pleased to announce September teleconference on Wide Open Spaces: Accessible Conference and Meeting Spaces for All. Date: Thursday, September 6th, from 3 ? 4 pm EST Description: Is your...

Connecting College’s and University’s to theTax Preparation Field

Universities are located in every state and community and can be an incredible resource to an EITC Campaign/ free tax preparation program. This call will explore how to cultivate a relationship with...


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