The week of
June 13, 2011
Other Local Events and Workshops
Project GRAD Philadelphia Scholarship Fundraiser
Project GRAD Philadelphia Scholarship Fundraiser A Time to Remember, Fulfilling Dreams… Tuesday, June 14th / 6pm – 9pm @ The Historic Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz Tax Deductible...
Smoke Signals: Forum on City’s tobacco policy
The Penn Project for Civic Engagement and WHYY are working with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health to gather public input about tobacco policy in the city. The first of five forums around...
7th Annual North Philadelphia Career Fair
Looking for Work? 7th Annual North Philadelphia Career Fair June 28th , 11am-2:30pm Honickman Learning Center/Comcast Technology Labs 1936 N. Judson Street Career Fair Prep Workshops Learn what...
Active Transportation Summit
PEC and DVRPC Sponsor Active Transportation Summit The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) would like to invite you to the Active...
How to Talk to Your Legislators and Get Them to Hear You
Addiction recovery group announces legislative advocacy training PRO-ACT, a grassroots group advocating for better understanding of addiction recovery, has announced a new regional training on How to...
12 Steps Toward Employment workshop
Chester County offers new workshop series for unemployed A new series of free 12 Steps Toward Employment workshops for the unemployed and underemployed, part of the Chester County Workforce...
New Resources
University Community Collaborative of Philadelphia Annual Report
The UCCP is honored to share with you our Annual Report for 2010. This year, we tried to capture our organizational philosophy by giving you snapshots of the work we do and the social change we see...
Summer 2011 Community Works Journal
The new Summer 2011 digital edition of Community Works Journal is now available online. The latest edition features a wide range of articles and essays exploring educational connections to place,...
Tree House Books 2010 Annual Report
Tree House’s 2010 Annual Report! View or download the full Tree House Books Annual Report 2010. Read about Tree House Books as a 5 year-old. See what a 5 year-old can do that even a 4...
New Website: Common Good Forecaster
United Way’s Common Good Forecaster Shows Impact of Improving Educational Attainment United Way Worldwide, in partnership with the American Human Development Project, has created an interactive...
The challenge of preparing students for college
The challenge of preparing students for college and, once they are there, finish Topic of WHYY’s Radio Times Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 The Obama administration has set an ambitious goal for the...
Youth and Teen Resource Guide
State Senator publishes comprehensive teen resource guide Pennsylvania Sen. Anthony Williams has created a Youth and Teen Resource Guide as a one-stop shop for young men and women. The 16-page...
Rationale for Recreation Services for Youth: An Evidenced Based Approach
The Rationale for Recreation Services for Youth: An Evidenced Based Approach by Dr. Peter A. Witt Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Sciences Texas A&M University Dr. Linda L. Caldwell...
CaregiverGPS – The Elder’s Advocate
CARIE launches new project for caregivers of the elderly The Coalition of Advocates for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly has launched CaregiverGPS – The Elder’s Advocate, a web-based...
Partnerships Classifieds
Lead Agency, Global Youth Service Day
Group seeks agency sponsors for Global Youth Service Day Youth Service America will support up to 100 Global Youth Service Day and Semester of Service lead agencies for GYSD 2012 (April 20-22, 2012)....
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
National Dropout Prevention Network Conference
The 23rd Annual National Dropout Prevention Network Conference is designed to enhance the leadership skills of all adults who are seeking to strengthen interventions among school, community, and...
Grant Opportunities
Wells Fargo Housing Foundation
Wells Fargo supports affordable housing projects The Wells Fargo Housing Foundation seeks to increasing homeownership through the development of affordable housing, and its homeownership grant...
Fender Music Foundation Grants
Fender Music Foundation: Grants Fender Music Foundation grants are awarded to music academies, schools, local music programs and national music programs across America, particularly in-school music...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
CRIB Residence Presence, Hopeworks ‘N Camden
HOPEWORKS ‘N CAMDEN If you meet the requirements for this job please e-mail a cover letter and resume to alaina@ NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Innovative and successful youth development organization in...
Pt-time Executive Assistant, First Hospital Foundation
Executive Assistant, First Hospital Foundation Posted on: May 27, 2011 POSITION: Part-Time Executive Assistant SUPERVISED BY: Executive Director ABOUT THE FOUNDATION The First Hospital Foundation is...
Repair the World Coordinator, University of Pennsylvania Hillel
Repair the World Coordinator – University of Pennsylvania Hillel (897) Posted on: May 31, 2011 Posted by: Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life The University of Pennsylvania is an Ivy...
Grants Manager, Children’s Crisis Treatment Center
GRANTS MANAGER, Children’s Crisis Treatment Center Posted on: June 1, 2011 Reporting to the Director of Development Operations, serves as the overall manager of foundation, corporate, and...
HOME Page Café and Restroom Attendant Program Manager, Project HOME
HOME Page Café and Restroom Attendant Program Manager Posted on: June 1, 2011 The Home Page Café and Restroom Attendant Program Manager is responsible for the overall management and day to day...
Development Associate, Communications, Project HOME
Development Associate – Communications, Project Posted on: June 1, 2011 Project seeks a dynamic individual to act as primary coordinator of external communications, including printed...
Executive Director, West Mt. Airy Neighbors
Executive Director, West Mt. Airy Neighbors West Mt. Airy Neighbors (WMAN), the community association for the West Mt. Airy neighborhood of northwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is searching for a...
Miscellaneous
Healthy Choices for School Children: Getting the Junk Foods Out of Schools
NEW Event: The Food Research Action Center is holding an hour-long webinar titled, “Healthy Choices for School Children: Getting the Junk Foods Out of Schools.” It begins on June 16th at 12:00...
Making a Difference award for middle grades science teachers
NSTA: DCAT Association “Making a Difference” Award The Drug, Chemical & Associated Technologies Association “Making a Difference” Award recognizes excellence in a science...
IRS seeks comments on redesigned Form 990
IRS seeks comments on redesigned Form 990 The IRS extensively redesigned Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, for tax year 2008 to promote tax compliance and increase...
Aligning Early Learning and Elementary Education
June 23 Audioconference on Improving Early Education Systems, Aligning with K-12 Education Local leaders are invited to register for a free, hour-long audioconference on “Aligning Early...
Education and the World of Work: Anchors to a Strong Juvenile Reentry Plan
Webinar discusses how education, work impacts delinquent reintegration Educational attainment is connected to a wide variety of important outcomes, from employment and income to health and...
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