The week of
June 2, 2006
Other Local Events and Workshops
Emerging Leaders Board Training Program Accepting Applications!
EMERGING LEADERS BOARD TRAINING PROGRAM! On behalf of the Board of Organizers for Philadelphia?s Young Nonprofit Leaders (PYNL), we are pleased to announce the launch of our Emerging Leaders Board...
Mediation training
Mediation is a process in which an impartial third person facilitates a conversation between or among people in conflict. The process gives each party the opportunity to hear the other?s concerns and...
Neighborhood Redevelopment Workshop
Neighborhoods in Transition: Redevelopment and the Environment, An Introductory Community Workshop I would like to invite you to a workshop in Northern Liberties on JUNE 10th. The workshop is FREE...
Tree Tenders trainings
Become a Tree Tender! Become part of the ?growing? TreeVitalize program designed by Pennsylvania?s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) to increase Southeast Pennsylvania?s tree...
New Resources
Strategies to Help Families Build Assets
[posted from National League of Cities YEF newsletter] Local officials across the country are finding ways to help low-income working families achieve economic stability by promoting financial...
Youth Master Planning Resource Materials
[posted from National League of Cities YEF Newsletter] Youth Master Planning Resource Materials Youth master planning is a cutting-edge process in which municipal leaders, school district officials,...
Project Learning Tree enviro ed books
Books, Books, and more Books… At long last, the Project Learning Tree Classroom Resources and Reading Connections section of the PLT online store () is up and running and filled with your...
New Report: Making Food Stamps Work
[ed note: PHENND was a proud partner of the initial phase of this project. To read more about PHENND’s involvement visit: Congratulations to Mary Summers, Karen Wilson, and the entire staff of...
New Website: Family Involvement Network of Educators (FINE)
[posted from CCPH Partnerships Matter newsletter] The Family Involvement Network of Educators (FINE) is a national network of over 4,500 people who are interested in promoting strong partnerships...
Video: Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health
National Leadership Summit on Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health For those of you who were unable to attend the National Leadership Summit on Eliminating Racial and Ethnic...
New Journal: Global Public Health
[posted from CCPH Partnership Matters newsletter] Global Public Health – An International Journal for Research, Policy and Practice Global Public Health is a new peer-reviewed journal that...
New Book: Research Methods in Health Promotion
[posted from CCPH Partnerships Matter newsletter] Research Methods in Health Promotion provides students (advanced undergraduate and graduate students) and practitioners with basic knowledge and...
New Book: Creating Campus Community: In Search of Ernest Boyer?s Legacy
[posted from CCPH Partnerships Matter newsletter] Creating Campus Community: In Search of Ernest Boyer?s Legacy What reviewers are saying: “Connecting authentically and deeply with others...
Partnerships Classifieds
Intern for the Supermarket Campaign, The Food Trust
Intern for the Supermarket Campaign Apply by Tuesday, June 6, 2006 [check with The Food Trust to see if applications are still being accepted.] The Food Trust is seeking a bright and motivated intern...
Looking for Latino Big Brothers and Big Sisters
[posted from College Prep Round Table listserv] Looking for Latino Big Brothers and Big Sisters Dear Supporter, A smile is the universal language. It reaches across cultures and generations. And...
Volunteers needed for neighborhood survey – Mt. Airy
Hey Volunteers! The Mt. Airy Neighborhood Partnership Project will be conducting a Survey Training Who? For all Survey Volunteers Where? I?m glad you asked, trainings will be held at: Mt. Airy USA...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Environmental workshop for science teachers
Environmental Change: Nature’s Sure Thing A five-day professional development opportunity for science teachers. June 26-28, 2006 & July 26-27, 2006 NH Fish & Game, Concord NH (Days 1,...
Curriculum Connections Through Schoolyard Investigations
Curriculum Connections Through Schoolyard Investigations A 5-day professional development institute for educators of grades K-8, using the new science frameworks. August 14-18, 2006 Barry...
Institute for Community Service and Service-Learning Professionals
REGISTER NOW ! Community service-learning professionals have broad responsibilities in connecting the campus with the community. Do you have the training, resources, and knowledge to be as effective...
Call for Proposals: Role of Higher Education in Creating a Sustainable World
AASHE 2006: The Role of Higher Education in Creating a Sustainable World October 4-6 (Wed-Fri), Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 2nd Call for Proposals, and Extended Deadline: June 19, 2006 The...
Progressive Technology Project
Progressive Technology Project has designed a brand new training program for new and old organizers who are interested in building their technology skills. Attend TechCamp to build the basic...
Service-Learning Institute for Educatiors
KIDS CONSORTIUM Lewiston, ME KIDS CONSORTIUM SUMMER INSTITUTES FOR EDUCATORS 2006 August 14-15 and/or 17-18, 2006 Join KIDS Consortium on the coast of Maine for: Summer Institutes for Educators 2006...
4th International Conference on Imagination and Education
[posted from CCPH Partnerships Matter newsletters] 4th International Conference on Imagination and Education July 12-15, 2006 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada This conference will feature...
Grant Opportunities
Compassion Capital Fund Targeted Capacity-Building
HHS Announces Funding Opportunities under the Compassion Capital Fund The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS), has announced that applications will be...
Compassion Capital Fund Demonstration Program
HHS Announces Funding Opportunities under the Compassion Capital Fund The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS), has announced that applications will be...
Addressing Collegiate Alcohol & Drug Issues
Addressing Collegiate Alcohol & Drug Issues Event: Inaugural Student Research Award Competition When: Application Deadline October 15, 2006 Where: Online Award Amount: Up to $5,000 The...
Community-Wide Reading Programs
Big Read Accepting Applications for Community-Wide Reading Programs Deadline: September 12, 2006 The Big Read (<a href=""></a>), an initiative of the National Endowment for the...
Public Skatepark Grant Program
[posted from RFP Bulletin] Tony Hawk Foundation Accepting Applications for Public Skatepark Grant Program Deadline: October 1, 2006 The Tony Hawk Foundation (<a href=""></a>)...
Maxwell Awards of Excellence Program for Affordable Housing
[posted from RFP Bulletin] Fannie Mae Foundation Accepting Entries for Maxwell Awards of Excellence Program Deadline: June 30, 2006 The Fannie Mae Foundation’s (<a...
Programs Serving Children With Disabilities
[posted from RFP Bulletin] CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust Accepting Applications for Programs Serving Children With Disabilities Deadline: June 15, 2006 The CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust was...
Funding for Research Proposals on Health Disparities
[posted from RFP Bulletin] Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Invites Research Proposals on Disparities Issues Deadline: Rolling The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (<a href=""></a>)...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Development Director, Abington YMCA
[emailed 5/30/2006] Development Director Provides leadership to a variety of branch financial development activities. Responsibilities include direct leadership, which impacts on increased...
Camp Director, Abington YMCA
[emailed 5/30/2006] Camp Director Provides leadership to a variety of branch activities including day camp, adolescent services, teen programs & collaborations. Recruits, supervises and develops...
Database Developer/Specialist, Philadelphia Education Fund
[posted to College Prep Round Table listserv 5/28/2006] Job Title: Database Developer/Specialist Job Description The Database Developer/Specialist is responsible for the development and maintenance...
Assistant Financial Aid Director, West Chester University
Job Announcement Posted: May 23, 2006 To view this and other job announcements go to: <a href=""></a> The following Job Announcement was posted to the PASFAA website. JOB...
AmeriCorps*VISTA, Coming of Age project
Center for Intergenerational Learning seeks Americorps*VISTA Volunteers: Center for Intergenerational Learning?s Coming of Age is Greater Philadelphia?s initiative to promote civic engagement,...
AmeriCorps*VISTA, Project SHINE
Center for Intergenerational Learning seeks Americorps*VISTA Volunteers: Project SHINE?s service-learning program, which connects college students with older immigrants for mutual teaching and...
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