The week of
June 18, 2004
Other Local Events and Workshops
Black Women in Church Hats
A lively and soul-stirring portrait of African American women and how they define themselves through their hats, Crowns explores the religious, cultural and symbolic importance of hats, from...
Improving High School Civic Education – Prof. Dev. for teachers
[posted from National Service-Learning Partnership] Improving High School Civic Education High school civics, government and social studies teachers from every part of Pennsylvania are invited to...
Fellowship Farm?s Annual Gathering
Fellowship Farm?s Annual Gathering June 26th and 27th To Feature Playback for Change You are all cordially invited to Fellowship Farm?s Annual Meeting and gathering of the Farm?s extended family on...
Sustainable Landscapes Seminar
SBN Sustainable Landscapes Seminar & Networking Event on July 16th at Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education More info: The Sustainable Landscapes Buidling Block is hosting their second...
Preparing for your Audit
NPower’s July training calendar is now available. You can click here to view our on-line calendar () and/or view the attached calendar in PDF format. NPower PA?s pick of the month is: Preparing...
Forum: New Vision for Fairmount Park
COMMON GROUND A New Vision for Fairmount Park A Bridge to the Future of Fairmount Park The City Of Philadelphia invites you to a community forum to learn about the recommendations of Fairmount Park?s...
Business Camp for Youth
BUSINESS CAMP FOR YOUTH Event: Business Boot Camp 2004 Dates: Monday, August 2nd – Friday, August 6th, 2004 Time: Registration: 9 – ; Sessions: – Location: The Enterprise Center,...
Philadelphia Community School for Community Organizing and Popular Education
Philadelphia Community School For Community Organizing and Popular Education Friday, June 25th ? Friday, July 2nd 2004 10:00am to 4:00pm (times may vary per day) Location: Various Community Site in...
Assessing the Impact of Service learning on Student Development
The Community College of Philadelphia is hosting their first Best Practices in Higher Education Conference: Assessing the Impact of Service learning on Student Development on November 19, 2004. They...
New Resources
Free Voter Education materials
[posted from Demos: Democracy Dispatch] >> First Vote offers a free, nonpartisan, classroom-based voter registration, education and citizenship program for high school students. Sponsored by the...
National Campus Voter Registration Project organzing handbook
[posted from Campus Compact update] New Voting Resource for Colleges and Universities The National Campus Voter Registration Project and the organizing handbook, Your Vote, Your Voice, are...
New Book: Your University & Your Community
Your University & Your Community: An Assesment Tool and Workbook to Improve Partnerships This workbook authored by David Maurrasse is designed to help maximize the role of institutions of higher...
New Report: Public Schools and Economic Development
[posted from Public Education Network newsblast] CAN PUBLIC SCHOOL AFFECT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT? KnowledgeWorks Foundation has announced the publication of “Public Schools and Economic...
School Health Index: A Self-Assessment and Planning Guide
[posted from CCPH Partnership Matters Newsletter] School Health Index: A Self-Assessment and Planning Guide This version of the School Health Index will enable schools to address their policies and...
Health Careers Planner
[posted from CCPH Partnership Matters Newsletter] American Careers Health Careers Planner and companion Teaching Guide were developed in cooperation with the National Consortium on Health Science and...
New Website: Fairmount Water Works
Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center Launches new website as part of ’s World Environment Day Philadelphia, June 9, 2004 – The Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center (FWWIC) today...
Partnerships Classifieds
Doctoral Student Needed
The Out-of-School Time Resource Center (OSTRC) is located within the School of Social Work’s Center for Research on Youth and Social Policy. Its purpose is to provide OST staff with access to...
Office Space Available
Two offices available at reasonable rates. Includes receptionist support. Location 46th and Market, 2nd fl. Includes free parking and security. Located next to El stop. Contact Julie Swarts Penn...
Volunteer E-Mentors Needed
With a simple email, you can impact the life of a Philadelphia high school student. The Teen Technology Network is an after-school program that enhances student’s academic skills and also...
KWRU needs student organizers/activists
The student committee of the Kensington Welfare Rights Union is in need of some organizers/activists to come to philly this summer. We are working specifically on the March for Our Lives, a poor...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Leadership Development in Youth Work
Leadership Development in Youth Work: A Key Pathway to Youth Development & Social Change * July 19-21, 2004 * Cambridge, MA (registration now available: ) This workshop combines YouthBuild?s 25...
Community-Campus Partnerships for Health Annual Conference
Community-Campus Partnerships for Health is a nonprofit organization that promotes health through partnerships between communities and higher educational institutions. Check out our website at Join...
Boston Social Forum
[posted from Demos: Democracy Dispatch] >> Grassroots International joins a coalition of Boston-area community organizations, non-profit organizations, and labor unions in hosting the Boston Social...
United for Youth Conference
United for Youth Conference * September 13-15, 2004 * Washington, DC (*Optional Campaign for YOUth Advocacy Day Sept. 15 & Optional National Directors Council & National Directors...
Call for Papers: Conference on Practice-Oriented Education
Call for Papers – Deadline 10/1/04 The Third International Conference on Practice-Oriented Education: Exploring the Land In Between: Into the Brink of Experience and Back Again They invite your...
National Community Development Lending School
[posted from Community Development Banking list] The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis are pleased to present the 2004 National Community Development...
Annual Conference: Local Public Health
July 14-17, 2004: National Association of County and City Health Officials Annual Conference in St. Paul, Minnesota. The conference theme, ?Shaping Our Potential: Competencies, Capacities, and Core...
Grant Opportunities
Starbucks Foundation: Literacy and Diversity
Starbucks Foundation Power of Literacy and Leaders in Diversity Programs serve low-income, high-risk youth ages 6-18; priority reaching underserved communities and people of color up to $20,000 <a...
Rural Entrepreneurship Development Program
[posted from RFP Bulletin] Kellogg Foundation Launches Rural Entrepreneurship Development Program Deadline: August 13, 2004 The Kellogg Foundation (<a href=""></a>) has...
Women’s Fitness Grant
[posted from RFP Bulletin] Applications Invited for RYKA Women’s Fitness Grant Deadline: August 16, 2004 The Women’s Sports Foundation (<a href=""></a>) and athletic...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
VISTA positions, Teaming for Technology
Teaming for Technology at United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is looking for new recruits, and we’d be very excited to consider you for a position with our Team! As a T4T...
VISTA , Project SHINE
Americorps*VISTA Position Available Project SHINE (Students Helping in the Naturalization of Elders) at Temple University is seeking to hire two people for year long, full-time VISTA positions....
Art Teacher, Wissahickon Charter School
ART TEACHER – Wissahickon Charter School, an enviromentally-based charter school in the Germantown/East Falls area of Philadelphia is looking for a full-time scheduled art teacher. Open,...
Receptionist, Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing
JOB OPENING AT CPCW The Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing (CPCW) seeks a pleasant, responsible individual with good communication skills and some office experience to work as a receptionist...
Executive Director, New Jersey Immigration Policy Network
Executive Director New Jersey Immigration Policy Network <a href=":17/116755:170">:17/116755:170</a> Statewide immigrant advocacy organization is seeking a dedicated advocate...
Program Director, Philadelphia LISC
LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION Philadelphia LISC Program Director Job Description Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) seeks a Program Director for its Philadelphia program. This is a...
Computer Instructors, Reboot Philadelphia
Reboot Philadelphia, an organization that provides computer training and access in Philadelphia is looking for instructors for some morning classes that we provide to staff of non-profits. This...
Computer Instructor, Caring People Alliance
Caring People Alliance is looking for a computer teacher for our West Philadelphia summer camp program. It’s a full time position for the summer lasting 11 weeks, starting next week. The...
Computer Instructor for youth
Job Description – Instructor I need someone who can work with urban youth ages 14-15. I need someone who is very creative that can teach computer skills like the mircrosoft office with a twist....
Miscellaneous
Pre-college courses at Cheyney University
The Educational Advancement Alliance, Inc. in conjunction with Cheyney University tuition and transportation for 30-50 Philadelphia high school juniors and seniors to take college courses on the...
Premeds of Color service scholarship
[posted from National Service-Learning listserv] Premeds of Color offers a scholarship to students nationwide who develop a community service project plan that impacts underserved communities. The...
Children’s Oral Health Annual Pilot Project Awards
Annual Pilot Project Awards – Deadline: July 30 The National Institutes of Health funded Center to Address Disparities in Children?s Oral Health invites applications for funds for research by...
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