The week of
April 14, 2006
Other Local Events and Workshops
YWCA of Bucks County?s 2006 Salute to Women
YWCA of Bucks County?s 2006 Salute to Women Wednesday, May 3, 2006 The YWCA of Bucks County will hold its 15th Annual Salute to Women Who Make a Difference Awards Dinner on Wednesday evening, May 3,...
Historical Society of Pennsylvania Neighborhood Tours
HSP?S NEIGHBORHOOD TOURS Discover Philadelphia?s rich history beyond its historic center! Board a trolley and discover two of the city?s earliest neighborhoods, Greater Northern Liberties and Old...
What Boomers Can Do For You
Cutting Edge Strategies for Nonprofits WHAT BOOMERS CAN DO FOR YOU The many roles they can play to meet your needs A half-day Coming of Age workshop with nonprofit capacity-building expert Maureen...
Philadelphia Citizens for Children and Youth Silver Super Party
The Board and Staff of PCCY invite you to join us for food, drinks and fellowship at our 2006 Silver Super Party Thursday April 27, 2006 5:30pm to 7:30pm The Please Touch Museum, 210 N. 21st Street...
Hip-Hop Event & Concert For Philadelphia Freedom School
Hip-Hop Event & Concert for Philadelphia Freedom School Hip-Hop Event & Concert For Philadelphia Freedom School At the Friends Neighborhood Guild Thursday, April 27th 6:00 pm ? 10:00 pm The...
Book Launch for Free! Great Escapes from Slavery on the Underground Railroad
Please join New City Community Press and Third World Press to celebrate the release of Lorene Cary?s newest book: Free! Great Escapes from Slavery on the Underground Railroad BOOK LAUNCH PARTY Sunday...
Teach for America Founder to Speak at Penn
Teach for America Founder to Speak On Thursday, April 27, Wendy Kopp will be on campus to speak on “Insights from the Frontlines of America?s Achievement Gap.” Kopp is the president and...
Cultural Imprints Open Reception and Open-Mic Event
CULTURAL IMPRINTS Opening Reception & Open-Mic Event Friday, May 5, 2006 5:00 – 8:30 MYX Gallery 110 Church Street Old City, Philadelphia Rain Date: May 6 ABOUT THE EVENT MYX:...
Volunteers Needed, Bread and Roses Tribute to Change
Tribute to Change Celebrating the Movement for Media Diversity Thursday, June 8, 2006, 6-9pm Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut Street Honoring The Philadelphia Community Access Coalition () and Mattie...
Philadelphia Green Garden Tenders Basic Training course
Dear Community Leader: You are invited to participate in the Spring 2006 Philadelphia Green Garden Tenders Basic Training course. This self-help course is designed for people who want to improve...
Don’t Borrow Trouble Suburban Philadelphia Spring Symposium
Don’t Borrow Trouble Suburban Philadelphia Join us for the Spring 2006 Symposium Southeastern PA May 5, 2006 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM The Valley Forge Convention Center 1160 First Avenue King of...
Presentation on Health Communication Needs of Older Immigrants
Presentation on Health Communication Needs of Older Immigrants Announcement: Join the Institute for Public Affairs and the Center for Intergenerational Learning to celebrate the publication of a new...
Academically Based Community Service Summit at Penn
3rd Annual Academically Based Community Service Summit Monday April 24th 9:00am-2:00pm Hillel (39th and Locust), 2nd Floor Come discuss the role of Academically Based Community Service at Penn and...
Brownfields Redevelopment Workshop
Feel free to pass onto others… PennFuture to Host Brownfields Redevelopment Workshop With Philadelphia undergoing a major development renaissance, many neighborhoods are finding their...
New Resources
Cover the Uninsured Week Materials available
Free Materials Available at From May 1-7, individuals and organizations across the country will join together to tell Congress that health care coverage must be their top priority. Go to and get...
Podcasts about community organizing
[posted from Comm-Org 4/12/2006] I am a community organizer from Wichita, Kansas. Today I went live with my website which I hope to use as a tool to spread the word about community organizing and its...
NPR Series: Fighting Poverty in America
[posted from National Community Tax Coalition listserv] On Monday April 24th, Community Action Project’s work, specifically around asset building initiatives, will be featured in a story on...
Hopeworks GIS
How can Hopeworks GIS help my business grow? ? Have property you want to sell? ? Need detailed maps for a project? ? Need a great way to show data to clients? Hopeworks can do all this and more!...
Community Report Cards for Philadelphia neighborhoods
Community Report Cards The Community Report Cards for Philadelphia neighborhoods analyze critical indicators (such as prenatal care, school drop out rates, juvenile arrests, and youth development...
Partnerships Classifieds
Shoes Needed for Footprints of Life
[posted from PhillySchools listserv] Mothers United Through Tragedy Inc. ?Stolen Dreams? 2671 No. Napa Street Philadelphia Penna. 19132 24 hr Hotline: (215) 227-5331 New Office: (215) 223-6888 ? Fax:...
Host a House Party and Help Our Voices Be Heard
From immigration reform and environmental protection to the war in Iraq and political corruption, the media shapes the way Americans see the most pressing issues of our time. On May 18th, the Center...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Educators for Community Engagement Conference
Registration is now open for the 2006 Educators for Community Engagement National Gathering! “Many Voices, Common Ground” June 15-17, 2006 University of Wisconsin, Parkside (located...
Enriching Urban Education Through Service-Learning
Registration for the 3rd Annual Urban Service-Learning Institute is now open. Third Annual Urban Service-Learning Institute Enriching Urban Education Through Service-Learning August 2-3, 2006 Meharry...
Institute for Community Service and Service-Learning Professionals
Campus Compact’s Professional Development Institute for Community Service and Service-Learning Professionals REGISTER BY APRIL 28 FOR EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION! July 24 – 28, 2006...
Community College Civic Engagement Conference
The Community College National Center for Community Engagement (CCNCCE) invites you to its 15th annual conference, Enlightenment: The Evolution of Change on May 24 through 26, 2006. Our theme this...
Grant Opportunities
Assets for Independence Grant
Top Three Reasons to Apply for an Assets for Independence Grant and Start an Individual Development Account (IDA) Program 1) Your organization?s mission is to help low-income families become...
Patagonia Offers Support for Environmental Work
[posted from RFP Bulletin] Patagonia Offers Support for Environmental Work Deadline: April 30, 2006 and August 31, 2006 Patagonia (<a href=""></a>), the outdoor clothing and...
Helping Hands Grants Program
[posted from RFP Bulletin] American Psychiatric Foundation Invites Applications for Helping Hands Grants Program Deadline: May 1, 2006 The Helping Hands Grant Program was Established by the American...
Jobs to Careers: Promoting Work-Based Learning for Quality Care
[posted from RFP Bulletin] Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Launches New Initiative to Support Health Workers Deadline: May 18, 2006 The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (<a...
Bowling Foundation
[posted from RFP Bulletin] Bowling Foundation Announces Grant Program Deadline: June 1, 2006 The Bowling Foundation (<a href=""></a>), the philanthropic arm of the bowling...
Target Stores Grants
[posted from RFP Bulletin] Applications Invited for Target Stores Grants Deadline: May 31, 2006 Through its Store Grants, Target (<a href=""></a>) supports local giving in the...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Facilitator, Transitional Work Corporation
Position as Faciliatator for welfare to work program Transitional Work Corp FACILITATOR GENERAL DEFINITION: The Professional Development Training Facilitator reports directly to the Team Leader of...
Para-transit Drivers and Van Assistants
[posted from Philly Family Advocates Network listserv 4/14/2006] ARE YOU LAID OFF, CURRENTLY COLLECTING OR EXHAUSTED UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING...
Maintenance Worker, Abington YMCA
Maintenance Worker: Under the direction of the Executive Director, ensure effective physical plant operation and maintenance of the entire complex for all assigned facilities. Perform routine and...
Transitional and Retention Career Advisor, Transitional Work Corporation
Transitional and Retention Career Advisor, Transitional Work Corporation GENERAL DEFINITION The primary relationship for Participants in the Transitional Work Corporation?s Program, Philadelphia@Work...
Sales Person, Transitional Work Corporation
TRANSITIONAL WORK CORPORATION Philadelphia @ Work Sales Person/ Level Two – Job Description GENERAL DEFINITION The Sales Person is responsible for the development and maintenance of...
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