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June 25, 2012
Other Local Events and Workshops
Bike MS: City to Shore Ride
Bike MS: City to Shore Ride is the National MS Society’s premiere event. Over 10,000 cyclists are expected to raise more than $5 million! While the ride takes place in September, volunteers are...
Community Engagement forums for superintendent candidates
School Reform Commission Announces Community Engagement forums for superintendent candidates School Reform Commission to Conclude Finalist Selection Process on Friday, June 22 The School Reform...
Youth Arts Workshop Summer Program
Organization: Asian Arts Initiative Program: Youth Arts Workshop Grades: 6-12 Program runs from July 5th to August 17th Location: 1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Contact: John...
New Resources
New Report on Research Universities
New Report on Research Universities A panel of the National Research Council issued “Research Universities and the Future of America: Ten Breakthrough Actions Vital to Our Nation’s...
The richest school districts in America
Anatomy of a disparity To identify the nation’s wealthiest school districts, MSNBC’s 24/7 Wall St. analyzed census data for each of the more than 10,000 school districts across the United...
No Kid Hungry Guide
No Kid Hungry Resources YSA’s No Kid Hungry Guide helps youth create and organize a service project addressing childhood hunger in their community. The Guide also provides tips and suggestions...
Service Learning After Learn & Serve America: How Five States Are Moving Forward
Service Learning After Learn & Serve America: How Five States Are Moving Forward The loss of federal support coupled with state budget shortfalls has prompted a transition period for the...
International Undergraduate Journal For Service-Learning, Leadership, and Social Change
Service-Learning Journal The International Undergraduate Journal For Service-Learning, Leadership, and Social Change Click here to download the Journal for Service-Learning, Leadership, and Social...
Philadelphia’s Voices project
Get Healthy Philly is an initiative of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health that aims to: 1) decrease tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure, and 2) promote healthy eating and increased...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Community-Based Social Marketing Training
I am pleased to announce that I will be delivering introductory and advanced community-based social marketing training in Toronto, Canada (Introductory November 19-20, Advanced November 21-22). ...
Service-Learning Institute for Educators
Register by July 13: Service-Learning Institute for Educators at Columbia University Event: August 21-24, 2012 Contact: kap@ or 207-620-8272 KIDS Consortium, in collaboration with the Peace Corps...
Grant Opportunities
Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program
Wild Ones: Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program The Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program gives small monetary grants to schools, nature centers, or other non-profit educational...
Sodexo Foundation Lead Organizer Program for NYSD
Sodexo Foundation Lead Organizer Program – Includes $2,000 Grant Deadline: July 15, 2012 The Sodexo Foundation Lead Organizer program is for organizations interested in addressing the issue of...
Sodexo Foundation School Engagement Grants
Sodexo Foundation School Engagement Grants – $5,000 Deadline: July 15, 2012 Programs funded through this grant will engage teachers and students, grades K-12, in learning about and addressing...
Grants to Fund K-12 School Breakfast Programs
National Dairy Council and General Mills Foodservice Announce Grants to Fund K-12 School Breakfast Programs Deadline: July 31, 2012 The National Dairy Council has partnered with General Mills...
Projects to Conserve Tourism-Related Sites
Tourism Cares Worldwide Grant Program Invites Letters of Inquiry for Projects to Conserve Tourism-Related Sites Deadline: July 2, 2012 (Letter of Inquiry) Through its Worldwide Grant Program, Tourism...
Ideas That Matter Design Grant Program
Sappi Fine Paper North America Seeks Entries for Ideas That Matter Design Grant Program Deadline: July 20, 2012 Sappi Fine Paper North America has announced a call for entries for Ideas that Matter,...
Innovative Arts-Focused Community Revitalization Projects
Ovation and Americans for the Arts Announces Launch of Grant Program for Innovative Arts-Focused Community Revitalization Projects Deadline: July 31, 2012 As part of its effort to recognize the role...
Graduation Coach Anchor Agencies
The Graduation Coach Campaign, an initiative of the Mayor’s Office of Education, is requesting qualifications from community-based organizations that are interested in becoming Graduation Coach...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Program Assistant, Childspace Cooperative Development, Inc.
Childspace Cooperative Development, Inc. Childspace CDI is a non-profit organization that provides early education teachers and employees with the skills, leadership, experience and opportunities...
Manager, Neighborhood and Resource Planning, People’s Emergency Center
PEOPLE’S EMERGENCY CENTER Nurturing Families, Strengthening Neighborhoods, Driving Change. Manager, Neighborhood and Resource Planning Background People’s Emergency Center (PEC) nurtures...
Manager, Kitchen and Food-Related Programming, People’s Emergency Center
PEOPLE’S EMERGENCY CENTER Nurturing Families, Strengthening Neighborhoods, Driving Change. Manager, Kitchen and Food-Related Programming Background People’s Emergency Center (PEC) nurtures...
Education Director, Clarifi
Job Title: Education Director – Grade 7 Location: Philadelphia Hours Required: 40 per week Reports To: Senior Vice President – Strategy, Funding...
Education Coordinator, Clarifi
Job Title: Education Coordinator – Grade 4 Location: Philadelphia Hours Required: 40 Reports To: Education Director Position Summary: The...
Program Coordinator (PC), College Access Center of Delaware County
Job Description Position: Program Coordinator (PC) – College Access Center of Delaware County Reports to: Director, College Access Center of Delaware County General Description of Duties: This...
Office Manager and Executive Assistant, CORE Scholars
Job Description: Office Manager and Executive Assistant The Office Manager works closely with the Executive Director in ensuring the efficient, and effective administration of the office and its...
Chess Support Coordinator Position, ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships
Chess Support Coordinator Position, ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships Philadelphia ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships is a non-profit organization whose mission is to keep Philadelphia...
Executive Director, The Caring Center
Position Description The Caring Center, LLC Executive Director The Organization Located in Philadelphia, The Caring Center (“the Center”) is an...
Development and Outreach Coordinator, Providence Center
Development and Outreach Coordinator, Providence Center Posted on: June 19, 2012 Providence Center is a faith-based neighborhood outreach organization supporting our neighbors in the Fairhill/West...
Miscellaneous
The Power of Regional Equity Networks
JOIN US FOR A WEBINAR: The Power of Regional Equity Networks Wednesday, June 27, 2012 10 – 11:30 (PST) / 1 – 2:30 (EDT) Regional Equity networks and coalitions are taking the lead in shaping...
Harris Wofford Service-Learning Awards
Youth Service America Invites Nominations of Youth Leaders and Young Educators for Harris Wofford Service-Learning Awards Deadline: July 22, 2012 Youth Service America is accepting nominations of...
Tips and Information Successfully Submitting A Strong YSA Grant Proposal
The Pennsylvania Service Learning Alliance is offering a professional development webinar in July Q & A With YSA – Tips and Information Successfully Submitting A Strong YSA Grant Proposal...
Putting Critical & Creative Thinking to Work Through Reflection
The Pennsylvania Service Learning Alliance is offering professional development webinar in July Putting Critical & Creative Thinking to Work Through Reflection This webinar will explore the...
Campus Vote Project Video Contest on Student Voting
Campus Vote Project Announces Video Contest on Student Voting Today, the Campus Vote Project (CVP), a campaign of the Fair Elections Legal Network, is launching a contest to encourage students and...
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