The week of
July 7, 2006
PHENND Events/Activities
Scholars in Service to PA: Campus Applications available
Applications from potential host campuses are now being accepted for the Scholars in Service to Pennsylvania program Deadline: July 14, 2006 Scholars in Service to PA is an AmeriCorps Education Award...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Grant Institute
THE GRANT INSTITUTE GRANTS 101: Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop to be held at the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA August 7 – 9, 2006 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM College...
Computer Forensic BootCamp
The Delaware County Emergency Services Training Center () will be hosting a Computer Forensic BootCamp training course in Sharon Hill, PA on July 25, 26 and 27, 2006. As you know, AccessData...
Nonprofit Center at La Salle Upcoming Workshops
Are you looking for one-stop shopping for all your educational and training needs for your staff, board and volunteers? It’s just a click-away, now that The Nonprofit Center’s 88 new...
Tax Policy Discussion
Did you know? Pennsylvania?s tax system places a particularly difficult burden on its poorest residents? ? Pennsylvania has one of the 10 most regressive tax systems in the nation ? Families in the...
Anti-Violence Summit
You are cordially invited to attend The Philadelphia Black Public Issues Forum’s First Anti-Violence Summit. When: July 16th 2006 Time: 2pm to 4pm Where: Church of the Advocate 18th & Fr....
Local Food, Local Health
Local Food, Local Health ? Wednesday, July 19th Sustainable Business Network?s July Meeting Wednesday, July 19th: 6:30PM-8:30PM Tabernacle United Church Community Room 3700 Chestnut Street...
New Resources
2006 Philadelphia Children and Youth Report Card
[posted from PhillySchools listserv] Philadelphia Safe and Sound Releases 2006 Children and Youth Report Card Philadelphia Safe and Sound released its 2006 Children and Youth Report Card last month,...
Out-of-School Time Special Interest Group
In 2005, a group of interested researchers, practitioners, and policymakers formed the Out-of-School Time Special Interest Group (OST SIG) of the American Educational Research Association. The OST...
New Blog: Service-Learning
Hope everyone is enjoying the summer. Here is a quick note to let you know recently, the National Service-Learning Partnership launched a blog. It’s our little way to help keep our members...
New Book: Scholarship in Action: Applied Research and Community Change
Scholarship in Action: Applied Research and Community Change, is a new publication of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of University Partnerships and available as a...
Partnerships Classifieds
Enterprise Center Business Boot Camp Accepting Applications
The Enterprise Center invites rising 9th, 10th and 11th graders from Philadelphia for five days of intensive training in business and entrepreneurship. Financial literacy workshops, Business...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Bridging Borders Toward Food Security Conference
FOOD SECURE CANADA AND COMMUNITY FOOD SECURITY COALITION present: Bridging Borders Toward Food Security Conference October 7-11, 2006 ? Vancouver, BC ? Sheraton Wall Centre The Community Food...
Strengthening Civic Engagement and Spirituality in Higher Education
“Strengthening Civic Engagement and Spirituality in Higher Education: A One Day Conference” Co-Sponsored by: DePaul University *With Visiting Faculty Fellow Jon Dalton, Florida State...
Asset Development and Financial Education Training Institute
Cal/Neva CASH Asset Development and Financial Education Training Institute July 19-20, 2006 2 FULL-DAY Training Institute San Francisco, CA The Cal/Neva CASH Asset Development and Financial Education...
National Training Institute for Educational Administrators
Yale University is hosting a National Training Institute for educational administrators – PRINCIPALS, SUPERINTENDENTS, PROGRAM DIRECTORS – interested in practical applications and the...
Effective Management: For Afterschool
SAVE THESE DATES! August 15th, 16th and 17th, 2006 Effective Management: For Afterschool Cosponsored by the NJSACC () and the Office of Continuing and Professional Education @ Kean University Funded...
Pennsylvania Campus Compact Annual Conference
SAVE THE DATE Pennsylvania Campus Compact Annual Conference November 3-5, 2006 Holiday Inn Harrisburg East Harrisburg, PA The focus of this year?s conference will be on poverty. Watch your email and...
Mobilizing New Mentors…Through Faith- and Community-Based Collaborations
Conference Promotes Collaboration To Mobilize Mentors On September 24-27, 2006, in New Orleans, LA, the National Network of Youth Ministries’ , the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency...
AfterSchool Programs Conference
[posted from Promising Practies in After School] Spread the Word in Your Community! The NC Center for Afterschool Programs (NC CAP) is hosting SYNERGY: Windows of Opportunity on September 20-22, 2006...
Rooted in Community: Building Local Food Self-Reliance
It?s not too late to register for the 2006 Rooted in Community Conference! Conference Theme: Passing It On?Knowledge and Skills for Building Local Food Self-Reliance When: July 17-20, 2006 Where:...
Grant Opportunities
Funding Opportunity for Arts Commentators
Funding Opportunity for Arts Commentators Arts Commentary Project Awards support nonfiction work which educates the public about the contemporary arts. The program is open to all Pennsylvanians...
Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Marriage Research Initiative
Department of Health & Human Services Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Marriage Research Initiative – Application Deadline: July 17, 2006 The Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation...
Youth Service America Offers Youth Venture Funding
Youth Service America Offers Youth Venture Funding Deadline: July 24, 2006 Through partial funding from the US Department of Justice, Youth Service America and Youth Venture, Inc. are teaming up...
United Way’s Neighborhood Funding Stream
United Way’s Initiative – The Neighborhood Funding Stream – Accepting Applications for Funding United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania (UWSEPA) is now accepting grant applications...
Regional Market Project for Improving Health Care
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Aligning Forces for Quality: The Regional Market Project (national) Deadline: September 7, 2006 Aligning Forces for Quality: The Regional Market Project seeks to...
Terner Prize – Affordable Housing
Terner Prize – Affordable Housing (national) Deadline: September 18, 2006. The Terner Prize recognizes successful and innovative affordable housing projects and their leadership teams. The...
Diversifying Leadership for Sustainable Food Policy
Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation – Diversifying Leadership for Sustainable Food Policy (national) The program goal is to build the capacity of 10 organizations to promote policies that help...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Red Cross Club Facilitator
American Red Cross?Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Red Cross Club Facilitator The American Red Cross-Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter, in partnership with the School District...
President, Northern Home Children and Family Services
[emailed to YouthSupportNet listserv 6/12/2006] NORTHERN HOME CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES President & Chief Executive Officer Job Description I. SUMMARY The President/CEO * Cultivates and...
Coordinator of Multicultural Student Recruitment, West Chester University
[Posted from College Prep Round Table listserv 6/6/06] Join a vibrant community that is committed to excellence through diversity. West Chester University of Pennsylvania invites applications for the...
VISTA position, Chester Youth Collaborative
An opportunity for those who want to be part of a movement to improve the quality of out-of-school programs for youth as a way of opening doors and changing lives, all just 20 minutes from downtown...
VISTA Position, Center for Schools and Communities
POSITION AVAILABLE: Center for Schools and Communities Make a difference in the future of Pennsylvania and its children. Serve as an Americorps*VISTA member with the Center for Schools and...
Camp Teachers needed, Salvation Army Learning Zone
[posted from CTC Net Philadelphia listserv 7/9/06] Enrollment in our day camp as increased, and we need additional teachers and teaching assistants at The Salvation Army Learning Zone Day Camp. The...
Digital Inclusion Specialist, People’s Emergency Center
[posted from CTC Net Philadelphia listserv 7/7/06] PECCDC is currently looking to fill the position of Digital Inclusion Specialist. The Digital Inclusion Specialist will be required to work in all...
Organizer, Shalom Center
[emailed 7/11/2006] The Shalom Center is seeking a new staff person, to begin work in October. The job involves some office management, some use of the Internet and Web, and some events organizing....
Director of Public Policy, JEVS Human Services
[emailed 7/12/06] JEVS Human Services * Job Description TITLE: Director of Public Policy SUPERVISOR: Vice President of Business Development & Strategic Planning POSITION DESCRIPTION The Director...
Miscellaneous
New Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency
During 2006, individuals can make energy-conscious purchases that will provide tax benefits when filling out their tax returns next year. The new law provides tax credits for making your principal...
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