The week of
October 20, 2006
Other Local Events and Workshops
Stop Smoking Program Orientations
New Sessions Starting for Drexel University?s Stop Smoking Programs Stop Smoking Program for Women Orientation Session being held November 9, 2006 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm, 15th and Vine Street Stop...
Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania Conference
Working for a Home Within Reach for Every Pennsylvanian… The Housing Alliance is a statewide membership organization whose mission is to ensure that all Pennsylvanians, especially those with...
Community Involvement in Planning and Zoning
Community Involvement in Planning and Zoning A workshop hosted by Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future and the Greater Bustleton Civic League Philadelphia is experiencing an unprecedented level...
PennFuture’s 2006 Election Forum
Earthquake or Mere Blip? PennFuture’s 2006 Election Forum On Monday, November 13, 2006 from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM, PennFuture will answer the question on everybody’s lips ? Were the 2006...
Winston Commons Ribbon-Cutting
Celebrate the future history of Winston Commons. The Board of Directors and Staff of Mt. Airy USA request the pleasure of your presence at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Winston Commons. Wednesday,...
Empty Bowl Benefit Dinner at Chestnut Hill College
Empty Bowl Benefit Dinner for Northwest Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network at Chestnut Hill College Rotunda Tuesday, November 14, 2006 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM (open seating) Adults $15...
Workshop: What’s Class Got To Do With It?
DIVERSITY MATTERS: catalysts for environmental and social change Philadelphia Diversity Learning Community Workshop What’s Class Got To Do With It? Friday, November 10, 2006 ? 8:45 to noon...
Women & Influence 2006
Women & Influence 2006 is a FREE half-day conference focusing on the challenges facing low-income families in America. It is designed to advance the dialogue about public and private policies...
4th Annual Student Anti-Violence Summit
The School District of Philadelphia Presents The 4th Annual Student Anti-Violence Summit SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2006 8AM-1PM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL 550 N. BROAD STREET Registration begins at...
How to make political change
YOU SAY YOU WANT A REVOLUTION? Philadelphia-based political consultant Neil Oxman worked on six of the last seven Philadelphia mayoral campaigns and has helped elect candidates across the city and...
Film screening: Global Struggle for an Independent Press
ITVS Community Cinema, Media Tank, The Society of Professional Journalists, WHYY and Amnesty International present an advance screening and discussion of the documentary, “DEMOCRACY ON...
Philadelphia Global Water Initiative Kick-Off Conference
Philadelphia Global Water Initiative Kick-Off Conference November 13, 2006 8 to 4 Houston Hall, University of Pennsylvania 3417 Spruce St, Philadelphia Every 20 seconds, someone in the world,...
WorldTeach Info Session
Become a WorldTeach volunteer. Change the world, one student at a time. WorldTeach is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful...
New Resources
New Book: Sustainable Urban Food Systems
[posted from Community Food Security listserv] Free Downloadable Book – ‘For Hunger-Proof Cities: Sustainable Urban Food Systems’ The 20th century has witnessed a massive growth in...
New Training Resource for Homework Helpers
[posted from National Service Resource Center] New Training Resource for Homework Helpers The Resource Center is distributing a new DVD from LEARNS free of charge to Corporation-funded programs....
New Book: Common Fire: Leading Lives of Commitment in a Complex World
[posted from National Service Resource Center] New Library Resource: Common Fire: Leading Lives of Commitment in a Complex World Looking for hope, inspiration, and innumerable practical tips for your...
New Website for Youth: CRF Forum
Constitutional Rights Foundation Launches New Youth Site Welcome to CRF Forum, a brand-new, youth-voice web site. This exciting new Internet resources provides you with quick, user-friendly Internet...
High School Graduation rates higher than believed
[posted from Public Education Network newsblast] GRADUATION MYTH: HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATES ARE MUCH HIGHER THAN BELIEVED Recent reports that only half of minorities and two-thirds of all students...
New Report: National Strategy for Financial Literacy
[posted from AssetBuilding newsletter] Taking Ownership of the Future The National Strategy for Financial Literacy 2006 Today?s increasingly complex financial services market offers consumers a vast...
New Article: Reforming 529 College Savings Plans to Better Reach Low-Income Families
[posted from AssetBuilding newsletter] Reforming 529 College Savings Plans to Better Reach Low-Income Families By Leslie Parrish, New America Foundation with Margaret Clancy, Project Director, Center...
New Report: Building Assets While Building Communities
[posted from AssetBuilding newsletter] Building Assets While Building Communities (pdf) Heather McCulloch, Walter and Elise Haas Fund February 2006 In today?s economy, ?working? and ?poor? too often...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Pennsylvania Pathways for Victims Services Conference
Training and Networking Project Pennsylvania Pathways for Victims Services Conference November 15-17, 2006 Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel State College, PA The PA Commission on Crime and...
Writing More Successful Food Security Grant Proposals
USDA Sponsored Community Foods Grant Writing Training Advancing Community Food Security: Writing More Successful CFP Grant Proposals January 22-25, 2007 Athens, Ohio The Appalachian Center for...
Call for Presenters: Service-Learning and Civic Engagement
Workshop proposals accepted until October 27, 2006! Please forward to your colleagues. The Call for Presenters for the Eleventh Annual Michigan Institute: Service-Learning and Civic Engagement is now...
Call for Papers: Fostering Vocation Through Community-based Learning
Call for Papers – Deadline is January 15, 2007 Callings: Fostering Vocation Through Community-based Learning – A National Conference sponsored by the Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education...
Student Leadership and Civic Engagement Conference
The Bringing Theory to Practice Student Leadership and Civic Engagement Conference will be November 10-11, 2006 at the Washington Court Hotel, Washington, DC. The Bringing Theory to Practice Project...
National Conference on Civic Engagement
Texas Campus Compact and The University of Texas are proud to announce a National Conference on Civic Engagement. “Creating Agents of Change: Redefining Politics through Leadership and Civic...
Grant Opportunities
Academic-Advocacy Collaboration Grants
[posted from Comm-Org] Necessary Knowledge for a Democratic Public Sphere Program <a href=""></a> WHAT: The SSRC is pleased to launch its next round of the small grants project...
Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence
[postsed from RFP Bulletin] Entries Invited for Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence Deadline: December 18, 2006 A program of the Bruner Foundation (<a href=""></a>), the Rudy...
Fellowships for K-12 New Jersey Teachers in Camden County
[posted from RFP Bulletin] Dodge Foundation Offers Fellowships for K-12 New Jersey Teachers in Camden County, New Jersey Deadline: January 8, 2007 A program of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation...
Reducing Nutrient Runoff to Chesapeake Bay
[posted from RFP Bulletin] Grant Funding Available for Projects Reducing Nutrient Runoff to Chesapeake Bay Deadline: November 17, 2006 (Pre-proposal Applications) The National Fish and Wildlife...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
AmeriCorps positions, City Year Greater Philadelphia
City Year Greater Philadelphia has limited 5 month AmeriCorps positions starting in January 2007. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. Visit <a...
Special Education Teacher
[emailed 10/18/06] Special Education Teacher needed ASAP!!! A licensed special education teacher is needed to work with a handful of students at an alternative high school in center city. The school...
Miscellaneous
Alec Dickson Servant Leader Award
Applications are now being accepted for the Alec Dickson Servant Leader Award and the State Farm? Service-Learning Practitioner Leadership and Youth Leadership for Service-Learning Excellence Awards....
State Farm? Service-Learning Excellence Awards
Applications are now being accepted for the Alec Dickson Servant Leader Award and the State Farm? Service-Learning Practitioner Leadership and Youth Leadership for Service-Learning Excellence Awards....
Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service
INSTITUTE ON PHILANTHROPY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICE This summer: June 9 ? August 4, 2007 Georgetown University, Washington, DC <a href=""></a> **NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR EARLY...
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