The week of

May 9, 2003

PHENND Events/Activities

VISTA, Financial Outreach Program, PHENND

The Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHENND) seeks an AmeriCorps*VISTA to organize, implement, and sustain the Financial Outreach Program, a multi-university...

College and Career Guidance Summer Internship Program

College and Career Guidance Summer Internship Program June 2, 2003 ? August 15, 2003 $1000 stipend plus transportation and potential for AmeriCorps Education Award* PHENND is currently recruiting 16...

Other Local Events and Workshops

Daisies for Justice Party Celebrates Work of the Social Justice Nonprofit Community

“Daisies for Justice” Party Celebrates Work of the Social Justice Nonprofit Community WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2003 5:30 to 7:30 PM The Sanctuary Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial 719 Catharine...

Statewide K-12 Service-Learning Conference

Character Education & Service-Learning: A Conference for Teachers and Community Advocates The Pennsylvania Service-Learning Alliance and the Pennsylvania Alliance for Character Education will...

Nonprofit Human Resource Conference

** First National Conference for Nonprofit Human Resources ** On June 11-14, will host the first National Conference for Nonprofit Human Resources. With a wide variety of breakout sessions, the...

SEPTA Hearings on Rate Increases and Service Cut Backs

Monday, May 19, 2003 SEPTA Hearings SEPTA will conduct hearings on the proposed service cutbacks. Come out to the most important hearings at 11:00 & 5:00 Location: The Pennsylvania Convention...

Education not Incarceration Conference III

[BRC-PHILLY] Education not Incarceration Conference III Hosted by The Philadelphia Black Radical Congress and the American Friends Service Committee: Criminal Justice Program May 17th, 2003 9 AM...

Free Human Service Aide Program

Free 10 week Human Service Aide Program – Free Training & Job Placement If you know someone who is unemployed, low-income, or working part-time, they can qualify to apply for this Free 10...

Bilingual Job Fair

BILINGUAL JOB FAIR – Wednesday, May 21, 2003. 10am – 3pm Hampton Inn Center City, 13th & Race Sts. Some of the companies to be present: Equity One; PECO; Penna. State Police;...

Non Profit Strategies Forum 2003

[from the Center for Youth Development Loop newsletter] Non Profit Strategies Forum 2003 Surviving & Thriving in Difficult Economic Times June 10, 2003 8:30am 4:30pm LaSalle Student Union 1900...

Health Literacy and Effective Communication

Health Literacy and Effective Communication: Building Blocks to Healthier Families June 3, 2003 8:30 am-12:30 pm Moore College of Art and Design 20th Street & The Parkway Philadelphia, PA...

Multi-Faith Conference on Suicide Prevention

On Wednesday, May 28, the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (GPAFSP) will host a multi-faith, educational conference for clergy on suicide prevention,...

New Resources

New Guide: Technology Grant News

[Philly Teaming for Technology list] Since 1998, Technology Grant News has been selecting and describing technology philanthropy announcements and offerings for the nonprofit community, schools and...

Reading Rockets SUMMER BOOK CLUB for Teachers, Librarians and Parents

Reading Rockets is getting ready for summer! A new Summer Book Club is taking off to help parents, educators and anyone interested in getting kids to read. The club features three online discussions...

Community Action Guide to Teacher Quality

[from Public Education Network Weekly newsblast] COMMUNITY ACTION GUIDE TO TEACHER QUALITY What is the community’s vision for quality teaching? What role can the community play in ensuring that...

2001-2002 Public School Data

[from Public Education Network Weekly Newsblast] 2001-2002 PUBLIC SCHOOL DATA The National Center for Education Statistics is a comprehensive, annual, national statistical database of information...

Free Books!

The Bryn Mawr College Community Service Office is giving away books! Lots of books! We’ve got books of all kind for elementary through high school students. If your agency or one you know is...

Partnerships Classifieds

Neighbors In Action Program: Do you need volunteers?

May 7, 2003 Dear Block Captains and CDCs: I am writing to give you more information about Philadelphia Cares’ Neighbors in Action program. Every Saturday from 9:00am- 12:00pm, April through...

Camp S.O.A.R. – volunteers and contributions

Hi Everyone! Hope this message finds you all well. Among various projects that I am working on is the development and implementation of a 2-week long summer camp, Camp (Summer of Opportunity, Art...

National Conferences & Calls for Proposal

Promoting Tax Benefits for Working Families

National Community Tax Coalition 2nd Annual Conference Promoting Tax Benefits for Working Families June 18-19, 2003 Chicago, IL Bank One Plaza Corner of Dearborn and Madison The Palmer House Hilton...

Environmental Studies Service-Learning Institute

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES SERVICE-LEARNING INSTITUTE June 4 – 5, 2003 Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vermont Sponsored by Vermont Campus Compact In partnership with The Vermont Campus Greening...

Service-Learning in Teacher Education Institute

From Joan Liptrot: jliptrot@ Greetings all. I just received information that there are a few slots open at the Service Learning in Teacher Education Institute which focuses on ethics and reflection....

Grant Opportunities

Teaching American History Grants

Grant Opportunity: Teaching American History Grants Deadline: July 7, 2003 On May 1, during the White House We the People Forum on American History, Civics, and Service, Secretary Paige announced the...

Captain Planet Foundation, Projects for Children and Youth

[RFP Bulletin] Projects for Children and Youth Deadline: Various The mission of the Captain Planet Foundation is to fund and support hands-on environmental projects for children and youth. The...

Women Helping Others Foundation

[RFP Bulletin] Women Helping Others Foundation Offers Funding to Grassroots Charities Serving Women and Children Deadline: September 16, 2003 The WHO (Women Helping Others) Foundation provides...

Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities

Administrative Asst, UPenn Writers House

Kelly Writers House, University of Pennsylvania Administrative Assistant 2003-2004 Responsible, personable, organized, outgoing administrative assistant needed to support and inspire this student-led...

Counselor, Academic Achievement Program, Educational Opportunity Center

Counselor Vacancy Number: 15410 WORK UNIT: VICE PROVOST FOR EDUCATIONAL EQUITY , Academic Advancement Programs – Educational Opportunity Center, Philadelphia LOCATION:Philadelphia Area...

World Heritage Council Project Manager, WYBE

Deadline is May 22nd Project Manager – World Heritage Councils Channel 35 – non-commercial public TV. The goal of the project is to enhance service to the diverse ethnic communities of...

Part-Time Intern, Community HIV/AIDS program

CHAMP (Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization for Power) is seeking a part-time (20 – 25 hours a week) intern for the summer season in Brooklyn, NY or Philadelphia, PA. CHAMP is a new intiative that...


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