The week of
November 7, 2003
PHENND Events/Activities
COOL Conference at Penn
COOL and Action Without are excited to announce that the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) will host the 2004 COOL Idealist National Conference, to be held March 12-14, 2004. The COOL...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Conference on Environmentally Preferable Products
[posted from the Center for a Livable Future newsletter] CLEANMED 2004 April 14 thru 15, 2004 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania This is the third annual Conference on Environmentally Preferable Products and...
Del. Valley Green Building Council: Green Interiors
[posted from Sustainable Business Network] Green Interiors with Penny Bonda on Nov 20 The Delaware Valley Green Building Council, a Chapter of the U. S. Green Building Council, invites you to join us...
Awakening Global Citizenship
[posted from the Sustainable Business Network newsletter] Awakening Global Citizenship with Barbara Marx Hubbard on Nov 14 Join five brilliant global thinkers in exploring and co-creating new models...
Culture of Sustainability
[posted from Sustainable Business Network newsletter] The Culture of Sustainability — Evolving Toward a Sustainable Society on Nov 16 Sponsored by the Sustainable Society Action Project (SSAP)...
Techies Day of Service
Nonprofit Techies Work with Philadelphia-area Organizations for a Free Day of Service! Day of Service, Thursday, March 25, 2004 in conjunction with The 2004 Nonprofit Technology Conference...
Community Town Hall Meeting on African Descent Curriculum
[posted from Philadelphia Public School Notebook] November 12: Community Town Hall Meeting on African Descent Curriculum, 6:30 PM, Temple University, Gladfelter Building. For more information, email...
Philadelphia PFLAG with CEO Paul Vallas
[posted from Philadelphia Public School Notebook Newsflash] November 16: Philadelphia PFLAG (Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays) Welcomes District CEO Paul Vallas, 2 PM, Church of Holy...
New Resources
Public input in school decision making
[posted from Public Education Network newsletter] WORKING WITH THE PUBLIC ON BIG DECISIONS In an increasingly busy and sophisticated world, where citizens have more to contribute but less time to...
Condition of Education: Annual Snapshot
[posted from the Public Education Network newsletter] THE CONDITION OF EDUCATION: AN ANNUAL SNAPSHOT Every year, the federal government assembles a mountain of data that, in aggregate, reveals...
Model Programs in youth-led social change
[posted from Public Education Network newsblast] POWER & POSSIBILITIES: YOUTH-LED SOCIAL CHANGE Involving youth in social change requires a shift from unquestioning acceptance of the way things...
New EPA Resources: Children and the Environment
[posted from the Center for a Livable Future newsletter] NEW EPA RESOURCES: CHILDREN AND THE ENVIRONMENT The Environmental Protection Agency has announced the availability of new resources on...
Canadian Community Investment Study
[posted from Community Development Banking listserve] Hello Community Development Banking listserve, I’d like to update you on a Canadian initiative. From March to September 2003, the Social...
Conscious Consumer Website
[posted from the Sustainable Business Network newsletter] New Conscious Consumer Website from the Center for a New American Dream Coming full circle, today we’re writing to tell you about a...
Two Reports: Digital Divide at home and in school
While public schools have made huge improvements in providing computer and Internet access, minority and poor students lack computer access outside of regular school hours, according to two new...
Partnerships Classifieds
CCPH seeks Board Members
[posted from National Service-Learning listserve] Dear Service-Learning Colleagues, Community-Campus Partnerships for Health (CCPH) is seeking new board members who will begin three-year terms in May...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Claim Democracy Conference
CLAIM DEMOCRACY CONFERENCE, NOV. 21-23: Securing, Enhancing and Exercising the Right to Vote Leaders from the nation’s top democracy and civil rights groups, elected officials and presidential...
Call for Paper: Youth Participation and Community Change
[posted from National Service-Learning listserv] Subject: Call for Papers YOUTH PARTICIPATION AND COMMUNITY CHANGE A Special Issue of Journal of Community Practice Guest Editors: Barry Checkoway and...
Water for a Sustainable and Secure Future
[posted from the Center for a Livable Future newsletter] WATER FOR A SUSTAINABLE AND SECURE FUTURE January 29 thru 30, 2004 Washington, DC Ronald Reagan Building The National Council for Science and...
Mid-Atlantic Ecology Conference
MID-ATLANTIC ECOLOGY CONFERENCE Saturday, March 27, 2004 Deadline for submissions: January 31, 2004 Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, Pennsylvania Join us for the First Annual Scientific...
World Social Forum – International Youth Camp
World Social Forum – International Youth Camp Date: 16-20 January, 2004 Location: Mumbai, India The 3rd International Youth Camp of the World Social Forum (WSF) will take place in Mumbai,...
YouthBuild Academy for Transformation conferences
Upcoming YouthBuild Academy for Transformation events Program Conditions for a Transformational Youth Program: Strategies for High Attendance and Retention December 10-12, 2003 in San Francisco, CA....
Grant Opportunities
Poor and Homeless Women Fellowship
[posted from PACDC newsletter] Poor and Homeless Women Fellowship Rosie’s Place Provides 12 month support to individual who develops and carries out a project that will benefit poor and...
Families Strengthening America award
The Family Strengthening Awards Program National Congress for Community Economic Development Children and families thrive when they live in supportive communities. But families facing multiple...
Award for Nonprofit Excellence, Eastern University
[posted from PACDC newsletter] Award for Nonprofit Excellence Eastern University Nonprofit Management Program Award provides an unrestricted grant of $5,000 and a grduate scholarship valued at $1,300...
Johnson Community Fellows Program
[posted from PACDC newsletter] James A. Johnson Community Fellows Program Fannie Mae Foundation The Fannie Mae Foundation is pleased to announce that nominations are now being sought for the 5th...
Community Development Funds, Economic Development Administration
[posted from PACDC newsletter] Community Development Funds Economic Development Administration Over the next five years, $300 million will be available to promote wealth creation, increase the...
Funding for new nonprofits
[posted from PACDC Newsletter] The Draper Richards Foundation The Draper Richards Foundation provides up to $100,000 annually for three years to social entrepreneurs who possess solid ideas for...
Campus Ecology Fellowship Program, National Wildlife Federation
**National Wildlife Federation, Campus Ecology Fellowship Program** Leadership development and seed grant opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students. *REQUEST FOR FELLOWSHIP PROPOSALS: Due...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Director, Penn State Cooperative Extension
Director sought for Cooperative Extension Thursday, November 6, 2003 The University seeks an experienced, forward-looking professional to provide strategic leadership for policy, program,...
Various full-time and part-time positions, Afterschool Programs
[posted CTCNet Philadelphia] 1. Seeking people with degree and desire to work with children in after school programs at various sites throughout Greater Philadelphia area. 2. Seeking college students...
Community Service Coordinator, Lehigh Valley
Community Service Coordinator The Higher Education Council of Berks County ( Albright College, Alvernia College, Penn State Berks-Lehigh, Reading area Community College, and Kutztown University) seek...
Youth Housing Counselor, Women’s Community Revitalization Project
[posted from PACDC newsletter] Youth Housing Counselor Women’s Community Revitalization Project October 23, 2003 Center City Under the supervision of the Support Services Coordinator, it is the...
Woodland Avenue Revitalization Project Manager, Southwest CDC
[posted from PACDC Newsletter] Woodland Avenue Revitalization Project Manager Southwest CDC November 3, 2003 Southwest Philadelphia Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director the Woodland...
Miscellaneous
Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice
Dear SL colleagues, Families USA is proud to announce the creation of the Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice to honor the late Senator Paul D. Wellstone of Minnesota. Throughout his Senate...
Journey Home greeting cards
[posted from the Sustainable Business Network newsletter] Journey Home is a non-profit organization committed to advancing the careers of local, emerging visual and performing artists from...
Delaware Valley Earth Force wins Environmental Education award
Local non-profit organization, Delaware Valley Earth Force was recently awarded the Outstanding Service to Environmental Education, Organization ? Global Level awarded by the North American...
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