The week of

August 29, 2016

PHENND Events/Activities

Effective Mentoring Programs: Supporting Mentors and Making Matches

PHENND

Join PHENND for a training on designing and managing high-quality mentoring programs.  Led by the region’s experts, the Mentoring Partnership & Resource Center, this training will focus on...

Other Local Events and Workshops

Free Legal Clinic for immigrants

Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians

The next Welcoming Center Free Legal Clinic will take place on Tuesday September 13, 2016 from 3:00PM to 5:30PM at 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Suite 555, Philadelphia. Other clinics are scheduled to...

Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Youth Creative Writing Group

University of Pennsylvania

TRANS & GENDER NON-CONFORMING YOUTH CREATIVE WRITING GROUP SEPTEMBER 10, 2016: ANDREW SPIERS, KALEN MCLEAN AND HAZEL EDWARDS, FACILITATORS Come meet and start writing with the three...

Utilizing College & University Resources

Vision Driven

Vision Driven Artists Series: Utilizing College & University Resources Morgan FitzPatrick Andrews led us through some great activities in August. My personal favorite was the Time Log Worksheet....

Community Baby Shower for young mothers-to-be

Carson Valley Children's Aid

You’re Invited to a Very Special Community Baby Shower On Wednesday, September 21 2016 At 4:00 pm Norristown Public Library 1001 Powell Street Norristown PA 19401 Hosted by Carson Valley...

Workshop Facilitation & Curriculum Development

Vision Driven Consulting

Vision Driven Service Series: For AmeriCorps & Year of Service Members Our August workshop was packed! Looking forward to another full room for September’s session, which will be an...

Start Talking Science

Chemical Heritage Foundation

Start Talking Science (STS) September 27th 6-8pm at the Chemical Heritage Foundation Start Talking Science is a free, public event geared toward students and the general public to increase the...

We Are All Homeless: Seminar and Art Exhibit

University of Pennsylvania

Tuesday, September 13th, 5pm-8pm We Are All Homeless: Seminar and Art Exhibit with Willie Baronet Harnwell College House Rooftop Lounge, 3820 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Willie Baronet has...

Film Screening: A Watershed Moment

Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership

Film Screening: A Watershed Moment Thursday, September 29 6 to 6:45 pm: Movie ​6:45 pm to 7:30 pm: Reception Hiway Theater, 212 York Road, Jenkintown PA 19046​ A Watershed Moment​ highlights...

Fossil Fuel vs. Clean Water

Sustainable Business Network

Fossil Fuel vs. Clean Water September 19, 5:30 – 8:00 PM Part of the Conversations toward a Sustainable Philadelphia series Keynote Speaker, Wenonah Hauter, Founder and Executive Director of...

Public Relations on a Shoestring Budget

Urban Affairs Coalition

Coalition U: Public Relations on a Shoestring Budget September 8, 2016 3:00-5:00 PM Independence Blue Cross 1901 Market Street 23rd Floor, Room 23-A Philadelphia, PA 19103 Coalition U: Public...

Mental Health 101 for Refugee and Immigrant Communities

City of Philadelphia

Mental Health 101 for Refugee and Immigrant Communities Make your community healthier by learning the basics of Mental Health! When: Monday, September 19th, 1:30pm-4:30pm Where: City Hall Room 201...

New Resources

Register your Lights On Afterschool event

Afterschool Alliance

On Thursday, Oct. 20, one million Americans will come together at 8,000 events to celebrate the 17th annual Lights On Afterschool. Registration is now open: join in to shine a light on the impact...

Partnerships Classifieds

Tutoring Internship, Puentes Hacia el Futuro

Puentes de Salud

Puentes de Salud Tutoring Internship 2016 – 2017 We are excited to announce that we are now accepting tutor interns for Puentes Hacia el Futuro, Puentes de Salud’s Education and Wellness...

volunteers needed, CollegeFest

Campus Philly

2016 Campus Philly CollegeFest Campus Philly CollegeFest introduces new and returning students to all Philadelphia has to offer. Students from more than 65 colleges and universities across the region...

Grant Opportunities

Community Action Grants Program

American Association of University Women

AAUW Accepting Applications for Community Action Grants The American Association of University Women strives to promote equity and education for women and girls. Since the organization’s founding...

2017 Culture of Health Prize

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Announces 2017 Culture of Health Prize The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has issued a Call for Applications for its 2017 Culture of Health Prize, an annual program...

Reinventing Discovery, Future of Work

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

RWJF Issues Call for Pioneering Ideas Related to Reinventing Discovery, Future of Work The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has issued a Call for Proposals for unconventional approaches, emerging...

Conservation and Community Partnerships Program

Sustainable Forestry Initiative

Sustainable Forestry Initiative Seeks Proposals for Conservation and Community Partnerships Program The Sustainable Forestry Initiative is accepting proposals for its SFI Conservation and Community...

Equity in Mathematics Grants

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

NCTM Accepting Applications or Equity in Mathematics Grants The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is accepting applications for Equity in Mathematics grants for classroom teachers in grades...

Autism Family Support Programs

Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism

HOME RFPS DOUG FLUTIE, JR. FOUNDATION FOR AUTISM ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism Accepting Applications for Family Support Programs DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 The goal...

Doris Duke Fellowships for the Promotion of Child Well-Being

Doris Duke Charitable Foundation

Doctoral Students Invited to Apply for Doris Duke Fellowships for the Promotion of Child Well-Being The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago invite...

Safe and Clean Boating Projects

BoatUS Foundation

BoatUS Foundation Accepting Grant Applications for Safe and Clean Boating Projects The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is accepting applications for its Grassroots Grants...

RedRover Domestic Violence Safe Housing

RedRover

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...

Computational Social Science Projects

Russell Sage Foundation

Russell Sage Foundation Issues RFP for Computational Social Science Projects The Russell Sage Foundation has issued a Request for Proposals for its Special Initiative on Computational Social Science....

Social Inequality Research

Russell Sage Foundation

Russell Sage Foundation Seeks Letters of Inquiry for Social Inequality Research One of the oldest foundations in America, the Russell Sage Foundation was established by Mrs. Margaret Olivia Sage in...

$100 Million Competition

John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

MacArthur Foundation Launches $100 Million Competition The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has launched a new competition through which a $100 million grant will be awarded to a single...

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

AFSP Seeks Applications for Linked Suicide Prevention Research The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is seeking applications for its 2017 Linked Standard Grants program. The annual program...

Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities

Project Manager – Fundraising, Fairmount Ventures

Fairmount Ventures

Position Available: PROJECT MANAGER – Fundraising Fairmount Ventures () is a social impact business launched in 1992 to help create the world in which we all want to live. Core services for...

Development and Marketing Manager, Norris Square Neighborhood Project

Norris Square Neighborhood Project

We’re looking for a driven and creative fundraiser to join our team! NSNP is hiring a Development and Marketing Manager to support our work with youth teaching them about art, food justice, and...

Self-Sufficiency Coach, ACHIEVEability

ACHIEVEability

ACHIEVEability, which is member of the Mission First Housing Group, is a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive and intensive support for families so that they can break the generational...

Director of Youth and Community Services, ACHIEVEability

ACHIEVEability

The Director of the Youth & Community Services Division is responsible for the overall operation of the community office, building and sustaining partnerships within the Haddington/Cobbs Creek...

Reentry Employment Coach, ResCare Workforce Services

ResCare Workforce Services

Reentry Employment Coach – ResCare Workforce Services Responsibilities • Counsels and assists Re-entry program participants regarding job search strategies, personal career advisement and...

GED Instructor, ResCare

ResCare Workforce Services

ResCare Title: GED Instructor – RWS Job Category: Direct Care/Operations Line of Business: Pharmacy Services About ResCare Join us in transforming peoples’ lives and their communities!...

Pt-time GED Instructor, ResCare

ResCare Workforce Services

ResCare Title: PT GED Instructor – RWS Job Category: Direct Care/Operations Line of Business: Workforce Services About ResCare Join us in transforming peoples’ lives and their...

Administrative Assistant (Temporary), Philadelphia Futures

Philadelphia Futures

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TEMPORARY (3 MONTHS) Position Description Philadelphia Futures, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing low-income, first-generation-to-college students with the...

After School Instructor, Young Quakers Community Athletics

University of Pennsylvania

2016-2017 Young Quakers Community Athletics After School Instructor Young Quakers Community Athletics (YQCA) is a partnership between the Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships...

Girls Lacrosse Coach, Young Quakers Community Athletics

University of Pennsylvania

Young Quakers Community Athletics (YQCA) is a partnership between the Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships and the Division of Recreation and Intercollegiate Athletics....

Certified Peer Specialist, Project HOME

Project HOME

CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST Project HOME is a Philadelphia non-profit organization empowering individuals to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through affordable housing, employment, health...

Case Manager, United Communities of Southeast Philadelphia

United Communities of Southeast Philadelphia

POSITION: CASE MANAGER STATUS: Full-time, 40 hours/wk; Non-Exempt; Benefits Eligible HOURS: Monday-Friday; Flexible schedule; some evening and weekend hours required SUMMARY: The Family Empowerment...

Social Studies & Special Ed High School Teacher, YESPhilly

YESPhilly Accelerated High School

HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER (SOCIAL STUDIES AND SPECIAL EDUCATION) The YESPhilly Accelerated High School is a small school serving youth who have previously dropped out of Philadelphia area Public Schools....

various positions, ACLAMO

ACLAMO

ACLAMO Family Centers is hiring for several positions! To apply please send your resume with a cover letter and the position for which you are applying to nellja@ No phone calls please. PRE-K...

Mt. Airy Reads Community Coordinator, Mt. Airy USA

Mt. Airy USA

Mt. Airy Reads Community Coordinator Hours: temporary full-time (35 hours) from October through June with some evenings and weekends Established in 1980, Mt. Airy USA is a nationally-recognized...

Executive Director, Greensgrow Farms

Greensgrow Farms

Greensgrow Farms Is Hiring Greensgrow Philadelphia Project and Greensgrow Farms, a nationally prominent non-profit established in 1997, is seeking an Executive Director. This is an opportunity for an...

Pt-time Phys ed and health/life skills teacher, Bridge Way School

Bridge Way School

The Bridge Way School is Philadelphia’s only recovery high school for students who have been treated for substance use disorder and are now working a recovery program (). Bridge Way has an...

Miscellaneous

Youth Leadership Program

PopUpPlay

PopUpPlay’s acclaimed Youth Leadership Program, immerses youth in designing and launching citywide Play Festivals for local children and families in Philadelphia. Our Design Thinking model...

Developing High-Quality STEM Experiences at Every Age

Afterschool Alliance

Developing High-Quality STEM Experiences at Every Age Thursday, September 1, 2:00 – 3:00 EDT (11:00 – 12:00 PDT) About this webinar: How do you create meaningful STEM experiences for students...

Enhancing the Instructional Program with Creative Arts

Mid-Atlantic Regional Education Laboratory

Enhancing the Instructional Program with Creative Arts September 22 Webinar Learn what the research tells us about the role of the creative arts in children’s growth and development Explore why...


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