The week of

April 14, 2014

Other Local Events and Workshops

Women Veterans Event: Her Story: She Wore Her Boots With Pride

Temple University Veteran Affairs, in conjunction with the Division of Student Affairs and the Link Incorporated Penn Towne Chapter will host a special forum for Women Veterans entitled; Her Story:...

Free Health Information Professions Training Program for TANF Recipients

Title: Free Health Information Professions Training Program for TANF Recipients Through Temple University Description: Bridge to Health Information Professions is an accelerated 8-week health...

How the Heart and Mind Connect: the Neuroscience of Meditation

Penn Program for Mindfulness presents Peter Grossenbacher, Associate Professor Contemplative Psychology and Contemplative Education Naropa University HOW THE HEART AND MIND CONNECT: THE NEUROSCIENCE...

Interfaith Walk for Peace and Reconciliation

11th Annual INTERFAITH WALK for PEACE and RECONCILIATION Side by Side on Sacred Ground: Celebrating Transformations SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2014 3 – 6 pm A “Walking Dialogue” among Jews, Christians,...

Project Based Learning in College

TITLE: Project Based Learning in College- a Youth Worker’s experience. EVENT: Students enrolled in Youth Work110 – Family and Community Engagement have utilized a Project-Based Learning...

Why No One Reads Your Annual Report: Data Visualization for Nonprofits

Why No One Reads Your Annual Report: Data Visualization for Nonprofits Friday, April 25 | 9:30 to 11:00 Parkway Central Library | 1st Floor | Room 108 Join Dave Gloss from Here’s My Chance to...

Good360’s Free Training on Giving Place platform

Good360’s Free Training Event Tuesday, April 22 | 10:00 to 11:30 Parkway Central Library | 1st Floor | Room 108 Join Good360, the nonprofit leader in product giving, for a free training...

Transportation for an Equitable Economy

Transportation for an Equitable Economy Buses, transit lines, and roads provide the critical links to jobs and other opportunities. The Transportation Equity Caucus, co-led by The Leadership...

New Resources

Race for Results: Building a Path for Opportunity for All Children

Child wellness and race The latest Kids Count report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation introduces the Race for Results index, comparing how children are progressing on key milestones across racial...

Mediocre problem-solving by U.S. teens

Mediocre problem-solving by teens American 15-year-olds are barely above the average of 44 countries and economies in problem-solving skills, and far behind teens in Asia, reports Joy Resmovits for...

State of Girls: Unfinished Business

The State of Girls: Unfinished Business A report from the Girl Scout Research Institute This groundbreaking report stakes out key issues and major trends affecting girls’ leadership and healthy...

Grant Opportunities

State Farm Student Achievement Grants for service-learning

YSA’s State Farm Student Achievement Grants Deadline: June 6 K-12 public school teachers in the United States and select Canadian provinces are invited to apply for YSA’s State Farm...

National Environmental Education Foundation Every Day Grants

National Environmental Education Foundation Every Day Grants Deadline: April 30 NEEF’s Every Day Capacity Building Grants provide groups with grant funds of up to $5,000 to help build their...

Corridor Enhancement Grants

Commerce Department | Corridor Enhancement Grants Applications accepted on rolling basis beginning March 24, 2014 The Department of Commerce is now accepting applications for planning and...

Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities

PA Campus Compact AmeriCorps*VISTA Members

Now Recruiting 24 PA Campus Compact AmeriCorps*VISTA Members! In conjunction with the PA State Office of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), Pennsylvania Campus Compact (PACC)...

Associate, OMG Center for Collaborative Learning

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT OMG CENTER FOR COLLABORATIVE LEARNING (“OMG”) THE POSITION: ASSOCIATE REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR LOCATION: PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA THE ORGANIZATION OMG is a $5 million...

Miscellaneous

National Weather Association: Sol Hirsch Teacher Grants

National Weather Association: Sol Hirsch Teacher Grants National Weather Association Sol Hirsch Teacher Grants improve students’ education in meteorology. Teachers selected will be able to use...

Green in Action Award

Green in Action Award Deadline: April 30 Green In Action Awards will be granted to schools, classrooms or youth groups who have demonstrated their commitment, creativity, or passion for...

Thacher Environmental Research Contest for high school students

Institute for Global Environmental Strategies: Thacher Environmental Research Contest The 2014 Thacher Environmental Research Contest, sponsored by the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies,...

How to Approach a Foundation

How to Approach a Foundation Wednesday, April 30 | 2:00 to 3:00 Participate in this live webinar to learn how to build relationships with foundation prospects and prepare for calls and meetings with...

Focus on Health and Human Services Funding

GrantSpace Webinars Focus on Health and Human Services Funding Monday, April 21 | 1:30 to 3:00 Join GrantSpace and register for a virtual coffee break with the Kellogg Foundation, focusing on...


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