The week of
January 2, 2007
Other Local Events and Workshops
Advanced Placement Conference for Philadelphia Parents
CALLING ALL PHILADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS!!! ADVANCED PLACEMENT CONFERENCE SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2007 FROM 8:00 AM TO 10:30 AM AT THE HILTON PHILADELPHIA CITY AVENUE, 4200 CITY AVENUE (FREE...
IT Budgeting for Nonprofits
Teaming for Technology (T4T) will be hosting another series of very informative technology related workshops geared to assist Nonprofits with technology project planning. Beginning on January 24,...
National Family Reunion Conference
HAVE YOU HEARD??? The 16th National Family Reunion Conference, presented by Temple University’s Family Reunion Institute (FRI) is coming back to Philly… DATE: March 15-18, 2007 SITE:...
Workshops Series: Capturing the Energy and Expertise of Age 50+ Volunteers
Thanks to a generous grant from the Jesse Ball DuPont Fund, Coming of Age is pleased to offer you the opportunity to apply to participate FREE of charge in: ?Capturing the Energy and Expertise of Age...
Womens Way Open House and 30th Anniversary Launch
WOMENS WAY Open House and 30th Anniversary Launch Save the Date: February 22, 2007 WOMENS WAY is moving to the Avenue of the Arts! In celebration of our new home, you are invited to join us for an...
League of Women Voters Friendraiser
[posted from Delaware Valley Progressive Calendar] A Night on Top of the City (League of Women Voters Friendraiser) Saturday, January 6 6:00-8:00 Penthouse at Two Liberty Place, 50 South 16th St.,...
The Next Great City Election 2007 Forum
[posted from Delaware Valley Progressive Calendar] “The Next Great City” Election 2007 Forum Monday, January 8 7:00-9:30 United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave.,...
Viewing of Eyes on the Prize
Join the Philadelphia Unemployment Project in viewing a Wednesday Night Series of Showings of EYES ON THE PRIZE, AMERICA’S CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT. The series will begin during Martin Luther King...
Tree Tender Trainings 2007
Below you will find the complete list of Tree Tender basic trainings for 2007, both for those in the spring as well as those set for the fall. Residents in your area of the city may attend any one of...
New Resources
Discussion group for organizing local food cooperatives
[posted from Community Food Security listserv] Since we began operations, we have received inquiries from folks in other areas interested in organizing a local food cooperative based on the methods...
Guide: Inspiring Youth Activism
[posted from Higher Ed Service-Learning listserv] Michigan Peaceworks, based in Ann Arbor, has released a new 21 page publication called “Inspiring Youth Activism: A ‘how-to’...
Special Journal Issue: Future Directions for Service Learning in Higher Education
International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Volume 18, Number 1 SPECIAL ISSUE Future Directions for Service Learning in Higher Education The above issue is now available at:...
Partnerships Classifieds
Volunteer with Neighborhood Bike Works on MLK Day
Our mission at the Neighborhood Bike Works is to improve the opportunities of Philadelphia’s youth through cycling. This past year has been a tremendous success in that we had our fullest class...
Volunteers Needed, T-Shirt Bundling for MLK Day
MLK Day of Service T-Shirt Bundling The Martin Luther King Day of Service Needs Volunteers! WHEN: Saturday, January 6, 2007 from 9am-1pm WHERE: The Pennsylvania Convention Center, Hall D 12th Street...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
International Conference on Teacher Education and Social Justice
[posted from Higher Ed Service-Learning listserv] 4th International Conference on Teacher Education and Social Justice January 12-14, 2007 Chicago, Illinois What does it mean to prepare teachers to...
Call for Proposals: American Democracy Project Conference
Dear service-learning colleagues, From the American Democracy Project of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU): After four years of national and campus activity, we want...
Call for Proposals: Best Practices in Building University/City Relations
Call for Programs and Presentations: Best Practices in Building University/City Relations: Living and Learning Together to Unite Our Communities June 7-10, 2007 Gainesville, FL The conference is...
Grant Institute: Certificate in Professional Program Development and Grant Communication
The Grant Institute: Certificate in Professional Program Development and Grant Communication will be held at the University of Baltimore, February 5 – 9, 2007. Interested development...
Service Learning and Civic Engagement Annual Institute
11th Annual Institute: Service Learning and Civic Engagement February 8-9, 2007 Livonia, Mich. Join faculty, staff, and administrators from higher education and K-12 institutions across Michigan for...
Grant Opportunities
Community-Based Research Innovation Grants
[posted from Comm-Org listserv] From: "Lauren T. Davis" <ld2@> Funding Available for Innovative CBR Courses/Projects Please distribute widely Request for Proposals: Community-Based...
Grant to Support Animal Care Shelter Expansions and Improvements
[posted from RFP Bulletin] Meacham Foundation Memorial Grant to Support Animal Care Shelter Expansions and Improvements Deadline: February 28, 2007 Administered by American Humane (<a...
Relatives as Parents Program Seed Grant Initiatives
[posted from RFP Bulletin] Brookdale Foundation Announces Relatives as Parents Program Local, Regional, and State Seed Grant Initiatives Deadline: January 11, 2007; and February 8, 2007 The Brookdale...
Technology for Teaching Grant
[posted from RFP Bulletin] HP Technology for Teaching Grant Initiative Announces Guidelines for K-16 Education Deadline: February 15, 2007 The HP Technology for Teaching Grant Initiative is designed...
Red Laces Program to Fight Childhood Obesity
Stride Rite and Saucony Announce Red Laces Program to Fight Childhood Obesity Deadline: March 30, 2007 Saucony (<a href=""></a>), a subsidiary of the Stride Rite Corporation...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Web Designer/Developer, Hopeworks
WEB DESIGNER/DEVELOPER If you meet the requirements for this job please e mail a cover letter, resume and a link to your portfolio to job@ NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Innovative and successful youth...
Business/Sales Manager, Philadelphia Public School Notebook
[emailed 1/2/07] Philadelphia Public School Notebook 3721 Midvale Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19129 notebook@ <a href=""></a> Job opportunity: Business/Sales Manager Public School...
Work Study Positions, The PEACE Project
The PEACE Project Personalized ? Entrepreneurial ? Active ? Collaborative ? Exploratory Are you committed to social justice and education reform? Do you think we need to dramatically rethink high...
Miscellaneous
Info Session: Online Grad Certificate in Service-Learning
University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduate Certificate in Service-Learning A free informative teleconference is set for January 10th, 2007. Read-on New Cohort Starts in January! Don’t miss...
Office space available
[emailed 1/2/07] ASAP needs help locating a tenant for our current space, so that we can move to larger quarters and not break our lease. We have one large room, currently with 4 desks and two...
Nominations for Leadership IS Award
[posted from RFP Bulletin] Independent Sector Accepting Nominations for the Leadership IS Award Deadline: March 2, 2007 The Leadership IS Award was established by Independent Sector (<a...
Champions for Healthy Kids Champions Awards
[posted from RFP Bulletin] Champions for Healthy Kids Marks Five Years of Impacting Youth Nutrition and Fitness Deadline: February 1, 2007 The General Mills Foundation and the American Dietetic...
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