The week of

September 3, 2018

Other Local Events and Workshops

In the Mix: Engaging Students of All Levels in Your Classroom

Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation

Part of the Teaching Artists Workshop series Friday, October 5, 2018, 12:00-3:00 pm Co-presented with Play On, Philly Often, instrumental music teaching artists must teach to a group of students at...

Free Legal Clinic for immigrants

Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians

The next Welcoming Center Free Legal Clinic will take place on Tuesday September 11, 2018 from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM at 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Suite 555, Philadelphia. Other clinics are scheduled to...

Roadmap for Growth: Enhancing Philadelphia’s Commercial Corridors

Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia

On September 20th, the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia will be hosting Roadmap for Growth: Enhancing Philadelphia’s Commercial Corridors . This issue forum will tackle how civic...

Democracy in Trouble? Conference

University of Pennsylvania

The Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Democracy, in partnership with Perry World House, Fels Policy Research Initiative, Foreign Policy Research Institute, and Penn-Temple European Studies...

Crowdfunding 101

Vision Driven Consulting

Upcoming Workshops & Events from Vision Driven Artists Crowdfunding 101 September 10th from 6-8pm at The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St.) – Learn how to tell if crowdfunding is right for your...

Build Your Own Business 2 Be Your Own Boss

Montgomery County Community Action Development Commission

BYOB2 Build Your Own Business 2 Be Your Own Boss Micro-Enterprise & Small Business Resource Center Mission: To foster a supportive environment where established and emerging entrepreneurs will...

Beyond the Walls: Reentry Summit and Prison Healthcare

Philadelphia FIGHT

Friday, October 5th Pennsylvania Convention Center We are pleased to announce that REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!! Review below to Register, Submit for the Art as Resistance Gallery, and Table for...

Harcum College @ Building 21

Harcum College

Harcum College @ Building 21 Earn an Associates Degree with Harcum College FAST FACTS • Full time students • Attend 2 nights per week • No SAT required • Community-based scholarship available...

Reinvest Philly Summit

National Community Reinvestment Coalition

National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) Reinvest Philly Summit October 9th The Reinvest Philly Summit will bring together community leaders, financial institutions, health care leaders,...

National Community Economic Development Summit

National Alliance of Community Economic Development Associations

The NACEDA Summit is the place for community development association professionals and their partners to connect, share strategies, and strengthen their skills. Be a part of NACEDA’s 10th...

various offerings from Mighty Writers at Rivera Rec Center

Mighty Writers

Mighty Writers at Rivera Rec Center Visit us! 3201 N. 5th Street Open Writing Jam Ages: 7 – 17 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 03:00 pm – 06:00 PM Monday, Sep 24, 2018...

New Resources

Fulfilling the American Dream: Liberal Education and the Future of Work

Association of American Colleges and Universities

Employers Express Confidence in Colleges and Universities, Endorse Applied and Project-Based Learning as the Best Preparation for Career Opportunity and Long-Term Success National Surveys Show Broad...

FREE Pharmacy Technician Apprentice Classes for Young Adults

Bucks County Center for Young Adults

To assist out-of-school young adults, ages 18 to 24, in Bucks County entering the emerging workforce and achieve their future goals; Free pharmacy technician class offered at Bucks County Community...

FREE GED Classes, Job Readiness & Career Exploration for Young Adults

Bucks County Center for Young Adults

FREE GED Classes, Job Readiness/Career Exploration, Job Placement for Young Adults To assist out-of-school young adults, ages 16 to 24, in Bucks County entering the emerging workforce and achieve...

Pennsylvania School Safety Task Force Report

Pennsylvania Office of the Governor

Last week, Governor Tom Wolf and Auditor General Eugene DePasquale released the full report from the Pennsylvania School Safety Task Force created by Gov. Wolf and the Auditor General in March after...

Girls Who Code seeks club hosts

Girls Who Code

GIRLS WHO CODE STARTING NEW FREE CLUBS THROUGHOUT PENNSYLVANIA Girls Who Code, a national non-profit dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology, is expanding its network of free Clubs for...

Partnerships Classifieds

9/11 Day of Service: Edison High School Facilities Upgrade

The Mission Continues

9/11 REMEMBRANCE SERVICE DAY – THOMAS EDISON HIGH SCHOOL FACILITIES UPGRADE WITH THE PHILADELPHIA 1ST SERVICE PLATOON SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thomas Edison High School 151 W....

National Conferences & Calls for Proposal

Call for Proposals: What’s Next in the Arts

Emerging Arts Leaders: Philadelphia

Interested in speaking at Creative Conversation 2018? On Saturday, October 20th, Emerging Arts Leaders: Philadelphia will host the annual Creative Conversation event at Drexel University’s URBN...

Call for Abstracts: Social and Economic Responsibilities of Universities in Taiwan and East Asia

Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities

Metropolitan Universities journal (MUJ) seeks to showcase how urban-identified colleges and universities in Taiwan and across east Asia are defining and pursuing their social and economic...

Cuba Conference: Universities as Anchors in Sustaining Community and Economic Development

Rutgers University

ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND MEETING IN CUBA November 3-11, 2018 Universities as Anchors in Sustaining Community and Economic Development Third Annual Conference and Meeting of the Rutgers Cuba...

Unlearning Racism & Internalized Racism

Stir Fry Seminars

StirFry’s final workshop of 2018 Facilitated by Lee Mun Wah and Rainbow Markell September 28-30, 2018 Friday 2pm to 9pm; Saturday 8am to 6pm; Sunday 8am to 2pm There is so much that is unsaid...

Grant Opportunities

Tobacco-Free College Program

Truth Initiative

Truth Initiative Accepting Applications for Tobacco-Free College Program Truth Initiative is America’s largest nonprofit public health organization dedicated to making tobacco use a thing of...

Youth Summer Programs in Math

American Mathematical Society

American Mathematical Society Accepting Applications for Youth Summer Programs The American Mathematical Society is dedicated to advancing research and connecting the global mathematical community...

Program Development and Evaluation for Education Programs

Brady Education Foundation

Brady Education Foundation Seeks Applications for Program Development and Evaluation The Brady Education Foundation seeks to close the achievement/opportunity gap for children at risk for poor school...

Toolbox for Education Grants

Lowe's Charitable and Education Foundation

Lowe’s Charitable and Education Foundation Accepting Applications for Toolbox for Education Grants The Lowe’s Charitable and Education Foundation has announced the opening of its Fall...

Civic Practice Grants for Operas

National Opera Center of America

OPERA America Accepting Applications for Civic Practice Grants Through the Opera Fund, the National Opera Center of America provides financial and technical support to its Professional Company...

Micro-Grants to Teaching Artists

Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation

How could you use $500 for your teaching artist work? Apply Now! Micro-Grants to Teaching Artists Deadline to Apply: Sunday, September 9, 2018 Applications are now open for the Bartol Foundation...

Belinda Mayo Community Leadership Fund

Local Initiatives Support Coalition

Philadelphia LISC is accepting applications for The Belinda Mayo Community Leadership Fund! The fund supports Philadelphia community leaders who are seeking to expand their knowledge and connections...

Small Landlord Loan Program (SLLP)

Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority

PRA Invites Proposals from Lenders for the Small Landlord Loan Program (SLLP) Deadline: Friday, October 12, 2018 – 3:00pm Contact Person: RFP@ The Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority is...

Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities

Obama Fellows Program

Obama Foundation

Obama Foundation Accepting Applications for Fellows Program The Obama Foundation is accepting applications to a fellowship program designed to amplify the impact of outstanding civic innovators from...

Horticultural Leadership Fellows Program

Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens Invites Applications for Horticultural Leadership Fellows Program Years before it was a public garden, the land in Kennett, Pennsylvania, on which Longwood Gardens stands was home to...

Director of Watershed Conservation, Brandywine Red Clay Alliance

Brandywine Red Clay Alliance

POSITION SUMMARY – Provide leadership for watershed programs and visibility for BRC in the Brandywine and Red Clay Watershed communities. POSITON REPORTS TO – Executive Director, CEO KEY...

Director of Career Initiatives, Philadelphia Futures

Philadelphia Futures

Philadelphia Futures is a nonprofit organization that provides Philadelphia’s low-income, first-generation-to-college students with the tools, resources and opportunities necessary for...

Miscellaneous

Webinar: The Status of Infants and Toddlers in Philadelphia

Child Trends

Webinar: Researchers discuss new findings on the well-being of infants and toddlers in Philadelphia Join Child Trends experts on Wednesday, September 12, at 3:30 ET, for a webinar highlighting key...

Webinar: From High-Impact Practices to High-Impact Graduates

Association of American Colleges and Universities

AAC&U Webinar: Engaging All Students in Global Learning—From High-Impact Practices to High-Impact Graduates Wednesday, September 12, 2018 1:00 EDT Please join our upcoming webinar, “Engaging...

Virtual Career Fair for Service Year Alumni

Service Year Alliance

When: Friday, October 19th, 2:00-4:00pm ET Note: Virtual Career Fair is only open to alums and corps members ending their service year by December 31, 2018. Service Year Alliance’s Virtual Career...

Webinar: How to Excel in Online Applications and Get the Grant

Charity How To

New: How to Excel in Online Applications and Get the Grant! by Diane Leonard, GPC Join us on September 6th at 1 PM or September 12th at 3 PM How can your online grant application stand out in a sea...

Webinar: How to Create More Student Internship Opportunities

Florida College Access Network

Lost in Translation Part II: Aligning Business and Education to Create More Student Internship Opportunities According to a recent study by Intern Bridge, internships are the first work experience...

What Works: Lessons from 100,000 Lights On Afterschool Celebrations

National Afterschool Alliance

For the 12th year in a row, the Empire State Building will light up the night sky as a beacon of support for afterschool program nationwide. Make sure your program is among them! There are almost two...


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