The week of
February 27, 2012
PHENND Events/Activities
Student volunteers needed for college access project
A PHENND K-16 Partnerships Network Event March 10, 2012, 11:00AM-2:00PM Calling all current college students: Whereas local colleges and universities are seeing record numbers of Philadelphia...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Knowledge Crossing Borders: Building a Global Future through Research and Innovative Practices
Knowledge Crossing Borders: Building a Global Future through Research and Innovative Practices Pre–Conference Learning Institutes: May 29, 2012 Conference: May 30 – June 1, 2012 Cultural...
Cheyney University Spring Open House
At Cheyney University, our mission is to prepare confident, competent, reflective, visionary leaders, and responsible citizens. Visit with us and learn how you can become a part of the Cheyney...
LIFT-Philadelphia Workshop Series
LIFT-Philadelphia March Workshop Series Here at LIFT, learning never stops. Come join us for a series of workshops to set you on your path to opportunity! Space is limited so RSVP today! Beginner...
AmeriCorps Community Concert
The AmeriCorps Community Concert will showcase the unique talents from within the network of Philadelphia’s 600+ active AmeriCorps members. Current members, alumni, staff, family friends, service...
AmeriCorps Week 2012
AmeriCorps Week is a celebration of AmeriCorps members — former and current — and their service in communities throughout the nation. AmeriCorps Week 2012 will take place from Saturday, March 10...
Dare to Understand Event for Interfaith Center of Greater Phila
Dare to Understand Event Registration The Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia proudly presents a special concert with Ann Crumb, Tony Award-Nominated Broadway Star, Actress, Recording Artist...
Cultural Awareness and the Immigrant Community Conference
Cultural Awareness and the Immigrant Community Conference Saturday, May 19, 2012 Nationalities Service Center 1216 Arch St., 4th Floor, Philadelphia PA 19107 8:00 am-4:00 pm Panel: Important Issues...
Faculty Development Conference: Community Engagement and Professional Advancement
Faculty Development Conference: Community Engagement and Professional Advancement Friday, March 30 9:30am-4pm Student Center, Room 217 Temple University Keynote Speaker, Dr. Dwight Giles, University...
Spring into Scrabble
ASAP to ‘Spring into Scrabble’ at March event After School Activities Partnerships has announced its first Family Scrabble day, Spring into Scrabble on Saturday, March 17th from 1:30-4:30pm, at...
Criminal Record Expungement Clinic
PEC holds criminal record expungement clinic The People’s Emergency Center is holding a clinic on how to get your criminal record expunged on Saturday, March 17th from noon to 2pm at Rowan House,...
Is There a Win-Win Approach to Sustainability in the Greater Philadelphia Region?
La Salle University’s Second Annual Sustainability Symposium 2012: “Is There a Win-Win Approach to Sustainability in the Greater Philadelphia Region?” Saturday, March 17, 2012 from...
PhillyGoes2College College Application Workshops
PhillyGoes2College sponsors free application workshops PhillyGoes2College is sponsoring a series of free workshops to offer high school students hands on help with their college and scholarship...
Community Leaders training program
Enterprise Center announces community leader training program Community Leaders, a project of the Enterprise Center Community Development Corporation, is a nine month intensive training program that...
Center for Literacy Tribute to Tony Bennett
The Center for Literacy invites you to an evening not to be missed: a special benefit performance by Philadelphia’s celebrated singer/bandleader Eddie Bruce in a program devoted to the music...
LGBT Adoption Café
The National Adoption Center () invites you to its LGBT Adoption Café, a FREE informational event, Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 10am – 1pm at the Collingswood Community Center, 30 Collings Ave.,...
Speed Dating for Community Partners at Temple University
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CLOSED TO NEW REGISTRATIONS AS IT IS AT CAPACITY (3/5/12) Join Us for Speed Dating for Community Partners This is a great opportunity to meet Temple faculty teaching...
New Resources
Philadelphia’s Renaissance Schools Initiative at 18 Months
Philadelphia’s Renaissance Schools Initiative at 18 Months Can chronically low-performing schools dramatically improve in a short period of time? That was the question that the Renaissance...
SNAP to Health
Town Hall on Food Stamps and Nutrition in the US We are a virtual town hall for discussion of the current state of nutrition, obesity, and food insecurity in the Our goal is to collect...
Generator School Network
Among several new features you’ll find in NYLC’s Generator School Network (), the “Learn” section is now divided into three categories of professional development topics — developing young...
Philadelphia’s Workforce Development Challenge
Philadelphia’s Workforce Development Challenge Based on interviews, a review of internal audits and reports, and a statistical comparison with similar, federally mandated programs in other regions,...
Promising Practices for Helping Immigrant Professionals Establish their American Careers
Welcoming Center publishes toolkit to help immigrant employment Have you ever gotten into a taxicab only to discover that the cab driver used to be a doctor or engineer in his home country? That...
Dental Care Access among Children in SEPA
PHMC report analyzes access to dental care Access to dental care remains an important issue as more than 25 percent of children in the United States between the ages of two and five are affected by...
Estimating the Effect of Leaders on Public Sector Productivity: The Case of School Principals
What effective principals do If principals impact student achievement, as a recent study by economist Eric Hanushek concluded, it is worthwhile to understand what effective principals do that...
Partnerships Classifieds
Global Youth Service Day
Global Youth Service Day Who: Millions of children, teens, and young adults, ages 5-25, and adult allies and champions When: April 20-22, 2012 Where: Over 100 countries on 6 continents What: Youth...
Crafting for a Cause
Crafting for a Cause When: Sundays 2-5 PM Where: A-Space Community Center, located at 4722 Baltimore Ave Crafting for a Cause is for people who knit, crochet or do other fiber arts (and those who...
social media volunteer, Philadelphia Urban Food and Fitness Alliance
PUFFA Seeks Social Media Volunteer The Philadelphia Urban Food and Fitness Alliance is seeking a reliable volunteer to assist our youth team with administering social media outlets including blog,...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Call for Applications: US/Canada Citizens’ Summit for Sustainable Development
Call for Applications – US/Canada Citizens’ Summit for Sustainable Development March 24-25, 2012 Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, New Haven, CT Contact:...
Whole Measures for Community Food Systems Intensive Training
Registration is now open for the Whole Measures for Community Food Systems Intensive Training Monday, April 23 – Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Lexington, KY Click here to register now! Are you...
Institute on Service-Learning
Community Works Institute and our partners present Two Internationally Acclaimed Professional Development Events Place as the Context, Service-Learning as the Strategy, Sustainable Communities as the...
Grant Opportunities
Yoshiyama Young Entrepreneurs Program
Hitachi Foundation Invites Entries for Yoshiyama Young Entrepreneurs Program Deadline: March 30, 2012 The Hitachi Foundation’s Yoshiyama Young Entrepreneurs Program seeks to identify and...
MetLife Community Engagement Grant Program
Association of Performing Arts Presenters and MetLife Foundation Announce New Community Engagement Grant Program Deadline: March 16, 2012 The Association of Performing Arts Presenters and MetLife...
Enhanced Training and Services to End Violence Against and Abuse of Women Later in Life
Grants support elder abuse prevention In an effort to protect elderly women from abuse and domestic violence, the US Department of Justice is making available $3 million for organizations working...
Water Resources Education Network grants
2012 WREN Grants Available WREN projects work to help communities protect and improve our most precious natural resource, our water. Download Guidance and Applications at: Proposals will be due...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Program Manager, Capacity Building, United Way of SEPA
[emailed 2/22/2012] Program Manager, Capacity Building Community Impact Department United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania The United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s mission is to harness,...
Development Director, Asian Arts Initiative
Asian Arts Initiative () is a multi-disciplinary community-based arts center offering performances, exhibitions, and workshops for artists, youth, and adults of all racial backgrounds who need a...
GED Instructor, Center for Literacy
PHA GED Instructor Mornings 50% Since 1968, the Center for Literacy (CFL) has been unleashing the power of literacy to improve lives. Through a variety of programs and...
Southeast Regional Key Director, Public Health Management Corporation
[emailed 2/23/2012] SOUTHEAST REGIONAL KEY DIRECTOR The Key Director is responsible for the oversight and day-to-day operations of the Southeast Regional Key. Responsibilities include compliance...
Front-End Web Developer, Generocity.org
Front-End Web Developer Posted February 2, 2012 About the Project is a nonprofit internet startup with the mission to connect people to nonprofits and causes in the Greater Philadelphia area....
Assistant Director for Annual Fund and Donor Relations, Episcopal Services
Assistant Director for Annual Fund and Donor Relations Episcopal Community Services (ECS), a Philadelphia non-profit social services agency with an annual budget of $9 million, located in Society...
Family Service Division Manager-Intake Department
Women’s Christian Alliance Job Description Family Service Division Manager-Intake Department SUMMARY The employee in this position is responsible for direct supervision of case managers assigned to...
Director of Education and Community Resources, Women’s Christian Alliance
[posted 2/23/2012] Job Description Director of Education and Community Resources SUMMARY The Director of Education and Community Resources coordinates, performs and directs a wide range of difficult...
Executive Director, Northwest Victim Services
[emailed 2/21/2012] EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Northwest Victim Services (NVS) is seeking an Executive Director for a non-profit organization as it continues to grow and provide support...
Director of Communications, Philadelphia Futures
Philadelphia Futures Position Announcement Director of Communications Philadelphia Futures is seeking a Director of Communications. The Director of Communications will be responsible for a...
Assistant Director of Development, Philadelphia Futures
Philadelphia Futures Position Announcement Assistant Director of Development Education nonprofit with legacy of two centuries of service to Philadelphia youth is seeking a Assistant Director of...
Team Leader, Gearing Up
Job Title: Gearing Up Team Leader Benefits: None Location: West Philadelphia Compensation: $12/hour Hours: 5-7 hours per week; 2-3 afternoons per week; occasional weekends Gearing Up Gearing Up...
Community Program Coordinator, Sunday Suppers
[posted 2/23/2012] Community Program Coordinator Sunday Suppers is a community based program for families in Norris Square, North Philadelphia where healthy family dinners are served in a restaurant...
SERVE Philadelphia 2012 Summer VISTAs
SERVE Philadelphia 2012 Summer VISTA Information and Application The Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service is accepting applications for fourteen SERVE Philadelphia 2012 Summer...
Miscellaneous
Power of You(th) video contest
Underage drinking is not cool, and we are counting on the teens across America to prove that through our Power of You(th) video contest. MADD is asking teens to take a stand and create a short video...
Service-Learning in Your Place: Creating Sustainable Community Connections
Clemson Collaborations in Service-Learning Webcast Wednesday, March 7 2012, 2:00- 3:00 EST Service-Learning in Your “Place”: Creating Sustainable Community Connections for the Environmental...
Directions for Early Childhood Directors
DVAEYC offers webinar series for childcare directors The Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children is presenting Directions for Directors, a series of professional development...
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