2013 PHENND Conference: K-16 Partnerships

We are looking for individuals who plan on attending the PHENND CONFERENCE: “K-16 Partnerships,” to be held Friday, March 1, 2013 to design and lead paper presentations and workshops. This gathering will be attended by 100-150 students, campus staff, faculty, and community organization staff active in community service, service-learning, and campus-community partnership work. While primarily targeting individuals who are part of the 35+ colleges and universities involved in the Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHENND), this event is also open nationally to practitioners of campus-community partnership. Over the course of one day, between 3 and 5 elective choices will be offered during each of three sessions. Therefore, we are looking for a total of roughly 10-15 workshops and/or paper presentations.

Proposals are due Friday, December 21, 2012.

The conference will be held at Bryn Mawr College in Bryn Mawr, PA.

View the call for proposals and submit here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?pli=1&formkey=dFBjNldXVk93T2ZseGROUUFvTVlMMHc6MA#gid=0

You can view the conference program and agenda from the 2012 PHENND Conference, “Food Justice,” here: https://phennd.org/downloads/program.pdf

Please join us for breakfast and a conversation on why adult literacy services are so critical to Delaware County.

We all know the role that education plays in preparing children for their future – but were you aware that more than 35,000 Delaware County adults need additional education to prepare for the present?

Please join us on November 16 to connect with other community leaders while learning about literacy services currently provided, how well they meet the demand of our residents and what this may mean to our local workforce and economic future.

Attendees will hear first – hand the impact having access to literacy services has had on residents’ lives, their ability to find and maintain meaningful work and the value providing these services may have to local employers,  future economic growth and opportunity.

On November 16 at 8 AM, we’ll be at the Towne House with hot coffee and important information.
Please come to share our coffee and your ideas at 8 AM on November 16, 2012, at

D’Ignazio’s Towne House
117 Veterans Square
Media, PA 19063

Directions can be found on their website,
http://www.townehouse.com

You can RSVP by clicking the button below or by calling/emailing Debbie Callahan at 610-713-2202 or callahand@co.delaware.pa.us.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dFBqMk9IcElJNlBJcmNzQ2UyeWZKQWc6MQ

Scalable Innovations for Nursing will focus on innovations in funding, clinical best practices, workforce development and much more. And as always, the unique needs and capabilities of nurse-managed health centers will be at the forefront of every discussion. Highlights from this year’s conference include:

• Branch Chief of HRSA’s Division of Nursing, Dr. Shanita Williams, on what the future holds for nursing;
• Trends in funding for nurse-led initiatives led by Dr. Susan Hassmiller from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and representatives from the Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation, and Jonas Center for Nursing Excellence;
• Developing the nursing workforce of the future with Dr. Margaret Flinter and representatives from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Independence Blue Cross;
• Breakout sessions touching on such diverse subjects as nurse-managed wellness centers, behavioral health integration, clinical best practices and more.

The discounted room rate at the Four Seasons expires soon and space is limited, so register today. You can register for NNCC’s member conference here, http://www.regonline.com/NNCC12, and the technical assistance symposium here, http://www.regonline.com/CommunityHealthPartners12. For more details or information regarding possible discounts, please contact Casey Alrich at calrich@nncc.us or 215-731-2440.

Saturday, November 10th, 5:30-8:30 PM
Calvary Center for Culture and Community
48th & Baltimore Avenue

Join us for dinner to support our teen nutrition educators’ and gardeners’ travel to educational conferences.

A locally sourced, organic meal prepared and grown by our own youth crews!

Student Performances
Live Music
Raffle Prizes

Tickets $25

To purchase tickets, visit us at Clark Park Farmer’s Market on Saturdays, 10 AM – 2 PM, stop by Mariposa Food Co-Op  during open hours, or reserve your seat online at http://www.urbannutrition.org/eatsandbeats

Questions?  Email us at events@urbannutrition.org

Background
Founded in 1972, PEC is a comprehensive homeless services provider and experienced nonprofit community development agency based in West Philadelphia. The agency employs nearly 100 staff to serve its community and constituents through social services, counseling, case management, commercial corridor revitalization, community organizing, and quality affordable housing. PEC is looking for dynamic, motivated, and talented individuals to join its team and help lay the foundation for the agency’s next phase of growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work, urban planning or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and verbally
• Sensitivity to, and experience with urban and low income populations
• Proficiency with MS office programs: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Reports to: VP, Community, Economic and Real Estate Development

Responsibilities
Responsibilities of this position include: organizing and facilitating community outreach activities, including event planning, actively representing PEC in various committees or organizational meetings affiliated with the community, managing external partnerships and small projects, and supporting the Community Development Corporation (CDC) in development-related activities such as organizing neighborhood participation, feedback, and support.

Outreach

• Maintain regular contact and attend community meetings with all existing community and neighborhood groups, including but not limited to, West Powelton Concerned Community Council, Saunders Park Neighbors, HUB Coalition, MASCO, 16th Police District Advocacy Committee, UPenn First Thursday meetings and others.
• Ensure that Civic Groups and others interested are being informed of PEC activities, making presentations as needed.
• Act as a conduit of information for community members, sharing new information on services available for PEC and neighborhood residents, including child care, utility emergencies, energy efficiency, educational and financial literacy, and other services needed by community members.
• Assist with publicity/communication for all CDC events.
• Assist Commercial Corridor Manager with clean-up efforts, including supervision of volunteers. Assure at least two clean-up activities are conducted each year within the community.
• Assist Commercial Corridor Manager with outreach along Lancaster Avenue.
• Coordinate quarterly financial literacy seminars.
• Coordinate annual Jazz Festival.
• Oversee Community Connectors.

Planning and Development Duties

• Assist and support CDC with project management tasks such as information dissemination and securing community input and support on development projects such as Façade Projects, Homeownership Initiatives, Supportive Housing, and Facility Development.
• Work with CDC on planning activities such as Lancaster Avenue Market Study, assisting with property inventories and commercial & residential surveys.
• Oversee small projects in partnership with external partners such as a) the skateboard project; b) food sustainability, including UNI, PUFFA, and West Philadelphia Fresh Food Hub.
• Create and facilitate neighborhood plan steering committee.
• Host quarterly neighborhood-wide information sharing meetings.

Benefits
People’s Emergency Center provides a generous benefits package which includes: group health and dental insurance, vacation, personal and sick benefit time, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, company paid disability and life insurance.

Contact
For immediate consideration for this position, please e-mail your resume to kstrong@pec-cares.org or fax resume to K. Strong at 215-689-0116.

EOE/M/F/D/V

Vote for Homes! Coalition Voter Engagement & GOTV Events
NON-PARTISAN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO CALL, WALK, and HELP TO GET OUT THE VOTE!

Trainings have already started to help on E-day.  Canvassing and phone trainings happen before each event.

VFH Phone Banks:  Bingo, Snacks & Prizes! Sign-up here.
http://www.bit.ly/VFHtraining2012

We are calling people to remind them about the election on November 6th, asking them to pledge to vote and offering rides to the polls. Training will be provided to all volunteers on the day of the phone banks during the first 15 minutes.

10/31  5:30-8:30  @ 1701 Lehigh Ave. – PRO-ACT office

11/1     6:30-8:30 @ 1706 Race St., 3rd Fl. – SEIU Hall

11/4     3-6  @ 1515 Fairmount Ave. – Project H.O.M.E. office

11/5     5-8   @ 1515 Fairmount Ave. – Project H.O.M.E. office

VFH Canvass:  Sunny Days & Fun with our Neighbors!  Sign-up here.
http://www.bit.ly/VFHtraining2012

We are knocking on doors in the St. Elizabeth’s-Project H.O.M.E. neighborhood, telling voters their polling places and offering rides to the polls.  Training will be provided to all volunteers on the day of the canvass during the first 30 minutes.

11/3    1:30-4:30 @ 1901 N. Judson St. – Project H.O.M.E.’s Rowan Homes

11/4    1:30-4:30 @ 1929 Sansom St. – Project H.O.M.E.’s Kate’s Place

VFH Election Day: Drive Voters to the Polls! Sign-up here.
http://www.bit.ly/VFHtraining2012

We need volunteer drivers, office help, and people who can mobilize voters on the phone or out in the community!  A flyer is available at http://www.voteforhomes.org

Attend a training to volunteer on Election Day:

11/2    1:30-3:30 @ 1515 Fairmount Ave. – Project H.O.M.E. office New Time Added!

When will my voter registration cards will arrive in the mail?

The County Board of Elections is still processing many voter registration applications.  To verify your status online, visit here: http://bit.ly/VoteVerifyPA (Note you must enter your full name as you are registered or you can call the Philadelphia County Board of Elections 215-686-1591.

For more information about our get out the vote efforts, visit http://www.voteforhomes.org.

Contact Scarlett McCahill at smccahill@projecthome.org, 215-232-7272 x3061 or Jennine Miller at jmiller@projecthome.org x3042.

A new brief from the Center for Public Education examines ways to improve first-to-second-year “persistence” rates in college, since students are more likely to drop out their first year than any other. The brief identifies three factors that increase postsecondary chances of staying on track to a credential by roughly 50 percent, factors rooted in high school. The findings also suggests these factors have greatest impact on those who start college least likely to succeed: students who began high school with below-average achievement and socioeconomic status. High-level mathematics, Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate courses, and academic advising all significantly impact student persistence; high-level mathematics instruction is the largest predictor of college success. (Low-socioeconomic status/achievement students who took high-level math in high school were 22 percent more likely to persist.) The analysis also shows that taking an AP/IB course in any subject improved persistence in college, regardless of whether students passed a test for that course. AP/IB courses should therefore not be exclusively for students with the highest academic achievement; even students with low academic achievement their sophomore year benefit from AP/IB courses, and show greater gains than high-achieving students.

Read more: http://www.centerforpubliceducation.org/Main-Menu/Staffingstudents/High-school-rigor-and-good-advice-Setting-up-students-to-succeed

With funding from the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation, CIRCLE has analyzed the standards, course requirements, and mandatory assessments relevant to civic education in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia. This is the first such scan in 5 years. The full analysis is summarized in our new fact sheet entitled State Civic Education Requirements, and a spreadsheet provides details on each state.

http://www.civicyouth.org/new-circle-fact-sheet-describes-state-laws-standards-and-requirements-for-k-12-civics/

More than 16 million children live in food insecure homes, not always sure where their next meal will come from. That’s why YSA and Sodexo Foundation are calling on young people to “take hunger personally” and join the fight to end childhood hunger. Sodexo Foundation Youth Grants of $500 grants are available for youth-led service projects that bring together young people, families, Sodexo employees and other community members to address childhood hunger. U.S. young people, ages 5-25, are eligible to apply. Projects will take place on or around Global Youth Service Day, April 26-28, 2013.

http://www.YSA.org/grants/sodexoyouth

The President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll annually highlights the role colleges and universities play in solving community problems and placing more students on a lifelong path of civic engagement. All accredited degree-granting colleges and universities in the United States are eligible to apply. By being admitted to the President’s Honor Roll, your institution will be recognized by the President of the United States as a leader and role model in community service for the higher education sector. In addition, Honor Roll institutions receive: assistance with gaining media attention for your achievement, recognition at a national awards ceremony, and a listing on the President’s Honor Roll website.

http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/initiatives/honorroll.asp

Although this resource guide was created by Juvenile Law Center as a resource for older youth and young adults in Pennsylvania who are aging out of the foster care system, it provides county specific resources for all families. Find information in your county around Housing; Employment & Vocation; Educational Support and Post Secondary Education; Health and Behavioral Health Services; Domestic Violence Services; Advocacy and Legal Services; Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth Resources; Disability Rights and Special Needs Resources; Child Care and Parenting Resources; Food, Clothing, and Financial Resources; and Emergency Numbers.”

CLICK HERE to access the guide.

http://www.jlc.org/resources/county-resource-guide

Gift of Life Donor Program is seeking to partner with Philadelphia High Schools to carry out activities that would increase education and donor designations for organ and tissue donation in Philadelphia County through grants of up to $5,000 per school. Grants can be used to initiate a program or to enhance existing activities of schools currently promoting organ and tissue donation.  The primary purpose of the grant is to supplement classroom teaching on organ and tissue donation and to give students the skills and experience of sharing the message with their peers and communities.

Application Deadline:  November 26, 2012, 4:00 p.m.
Project Period:  January 2013 to May 2013

Questions should be directed to Todd Franzen at 215-557-8090, ext. 1173, or by email at tfranzen@donors1.org.  Contact Todd for the electronic version of the grant application.

Gift of Life Donor Program, the region’s nonprofit organ and tissue donor program, is hosting the 6th Annual Gift of Life Students Summits on organ and tissue donation.  The day-long student programs teach students the facts about organ and tissue donation and provide the information and skills needed to make an educated decision about organ and tissue donation.  The attached flyer has additional information.

Student Summit Dates:
November 9 8:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP by 11/5
November 16 8:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP by 11/12

Location: Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 N. 3rd St. Philadelphia 19123

At the Summit students will learn:

•             A background on an important healthcare issue–organ and tissue donation
•             The stories of speakers who are organ transplant recipients or organ donor families
•             Speaking tips for sharing information with others
•             Information on careers in the organ and tissue donation field

Please select up to 10 students from your school to attend one of the summits.  Gift of Life will provide SEPTA tokens for transportation or reimbursement for personal vehicle travel.  There is free parking available at Gift of Life’s facility if you choose to commute by car.

To RSVP or for more information:
Todd Franzen
Sr. Communications Coordinator
215-557-8090 x1173 / tfranzen@donors1.org

We invite you to submit a nomination(s) for one or more of our awards.

The James Bryant Conant Award
Recognizes an individual for outstanding contributions to American education

The Frank Newman Award for State Innovation
Recognizes states and territories for innovative education reforms or programs that improve student outcomes on a large scale and have broad-based support

The ECS Corporate Award
Recognizes a for-profit corporation, nonprofit organization or foundation that has demonstrated a sustained commitment to improving public education in the United States

The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, November 21, 2012.

For information about how to submit a nomination, please download the nomination brochure and nomination form.

http://www.ecs.org/html/aboutECS/documents/2013nominations-web.pdf

If you have any questions, please contact Heidi Normandin at 303.299.3629 or hnormandin@ecs.org.

Thank you for your continued support of the Education Commission of the States!

Job Posting

Reports to:        Various, depending on program

Job Category:    Part-time, non-exempt

Summary:
Legacy Youth Tennis and Education (formerly Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education), a long-standing nonprofit organization in the City of Philadelphia, is in search of experienced, fun and energetic part-time Tennis Instructors for a number of our neighborhood-based afterschool programs. Programs are located at schools and recreation centers throughout Philadelphia and Camden. Tennis Instructors must bring a high level of competency and motivation to work in a recreational tennis environment. More importantly, candidates must share a passion for young people.

Specific Responsibilities:
•    Provide on-court tennis programming
•    Deliver life skills or leadership discussion curriculum
•    Promote enthusiasm among participants and help ensure quality programming
•    Demonstrate good judgment and resolve disciplinary problems
•    Complete program administrative duties and maintain equipment
•    Participate in evaluations of programs and participants as needed

Required Skills and Experience:
•    3 years of tennis coaching experience or competitive tennis play required
•    Certification with PTR or USPTA preferred
•    Experience working with youth in a recreational setting
•    Ability to manage groups efficiently and effectively
•    Strong leadership skills
•    Ability to be a positive role model to participants
•    Demonstrated reliability and responsibility
•    Valid driver’s license and access to a car strongly preferred

Hours and Compensation:
Positions available for one to five afternoons per week (2-15 hours), depending on candidate’s availability. Compensation ranges from $15.00/hour to $20.00/hour depending on program budget and candidate’s experience. Some positions may roll into full-time summer positions.

How to Apply:
Send your resume and cover letter including tennis qualifications and availability to Christine Matulewicz at christine@LegacyYTE.org.  Positions available immediately and will be filled on a rolling basis.

November 1, 7pm
Haverford College
KINSC Hilles 109

Dr. Jim Baumohl from the Bryn Mawr School of Social Work (editor
of Homelessness in America) will moderate a discussion between:
– Rev. Brian Jenkins, Executive Director of Chosen 300 Ministries
– Dr. Dennis Culhane, UPenn School of Social Policy
– Jannie Blackwell, Philadelphia Councilwoman
– Liam O’Donnell, Arts Marshall at Broad Street Ministry

Organized by Elizabeth Wingfield, CPGC Haverford House Fellow.

Reports to:         Vice President of Organizational Advancement

Job Category:     Regular Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Summary:
Legacy Youth Tennis and Education (formerly Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education), a long-standing nonprofit organization in the City of Philadelphia, is in search of a highly capable individual to spearhead its grant writing efforts.

Our organization is currently in the midst of an exciting time of change and growth, and we are looking to expand institutional funding to support our new and growing initiatives.  The Grant Writer must bring a high level of competency, motivation, and the ability to learn quickly.  More importantly, the candidate must share a passion for young people and have the skills to “tell the story” of our purpose, our people and our programs in a convincing way.

The Grant Writer will work with the Vice President of Organizational Advancement to bolster the organization’s efforts to secure institutional funding. The Grant Writer will research new funding opportunities, prepare grant proposals and reports, and assist with organizational writing.
Specific Responsibilities:
•    Write grant proposals, letters of intent, reports and other correspondence
•    Collaborate with program managers to develop content for proposals and reports
•    Research and identify funding opportunities within the corporate, foundation and public sectors
•    Draft and edit various written materials

Required Skills and Experience:
•    Bachelor’s degree required
•    Minimum of two years of successful grant writing experience. Knowledge of youth sports, education, youth development, or health/nutrition strongly preferred
•    Exemplary communications and writing skills with experience in tailoring message to various audiences
•    Ability to thoughtfully translate programmatic needs into grant content
•    Solid strategic thinking, problem-solving and planning skills
•    Strong organizational skills
•    Ability to work independently and as part of a team
•    Willingness to take on any task
•    Ability to coordinate with diverse internal and external business partners
•    Passion for young people, especially those from under-served communities
•    Impeccable integrity

Hours:
This position is a part-time position requiring 10-12 hours/week. Hours are flexible. Position allows for work from home with some in-office work each week.

Compensation:
Compensation will be $35.00/hour.

How to Apply:
Send your resume, cover letter and writing sample to Christine Matulewicz at christine@legacyyte.org.  The deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 31, 2012.  Applicants should be prepared to start employment no later than November 26, 2012.

Why:
Tree House Books needs your help to continue to provide reading and literacy programs for the children and families of North Central Philadelphia.  All proceeds from this event will go towards our mission of growing and sustaining a community of readers, writers, and thinkers.

When:
Thursday, November 8, 2012
6:00pm to 8:30pm

Where:
WHYY
Independence Mall West
150 N. 6th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Tickets:
Tickets are $55 in advance and $75 at the door.

Click here to buy tickets online.

http://treehouse.ticketleap.com/life-with-books-2012/t/THBwebsite/

If you can’t make it, please consider sponsoring a ticket for one of our volunteers!

Reports to:         President

Job Category:     Full-Time, Exempt

Summary:
The Director of Neighborhood-Based Programs manages a significant collection of youth tennis and education programs in communities throughout Philadelphia that serve over 3,000 young people each year. The Director of Neighborhood-Based Programs provides holistic management for the National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) summer program; the After-School Tennis, Tutoring and Youth Leadership program; our place-based work in Mantua; and other emerging neighborhood-based programs and partnerships. This position reports directly to the President and is an active member of the staff’s senior leadership team.

Specific Responsibilities:
•    Design, implement, and continuously improve neighborhood-based (NB) programs including but not limited to NJTL at 35+ sites and After-School at 15+ sites
•    Manage up to 150 part-time NB employees:
o    Recruit, hire, supervise and (when necessary) terminate staff
o    Provide ongoing professional development and feedback
o    Manage scheduling and process bi-weekly payroll
o    Complete end-of-year evaluations
•    Form and nurture strategic partnerships with K-12 schools, universities, community- and faith-based organizations, recreation centers, the School District of Philadelphia, and relevant City of Philadelphia departments and agencies
•    Establish MOUs, budgets, schedules and staffing plans for program sites
•    Create and manage program budgets
•    Provide exceptional customer service to participants, families and partners
•    Drive marketing, outreach and recruitment efforts for NJTL summer program
•    Improve the coaching quality and ensure proper implementation of Ten and Under Tennis at NJTL and After-School sites
•    Collaborate with Coordinator of Youth Leadership and Volunteer Engagement and Director of Education and Camden Initiatives on educational and youth leadership program elements
•    Manage inventory and upkeep of tennis equipment
•    Co-develop and implement with VP of Tennis and National Partnerships a talent identification system to connect neighborhood-based participants with the Center
•    Oversee data collection for NB programs; work with Director of Capacity Building to generate data for the purpose of program evaluation and continuous improvement
•    Actively participate in conceptualizing and implementing new neighborhood-based initiatives
•    Participate as an active member of the senior leadership team
•    Present at and participate in various board/committee meetings and serve as liaison to the Tennis Committee
•    Actively participate with senior colleagues in work regarding proposals and reports for donor cultivation and fund development to sustain and grow various NB program initiatives

Required Skills and Experience:
•    Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred
•    Successful track record in managing multi-dimensional programs, ideally programs dealing with youth, education, or sports
•    Tennis background preferred but not required
•    High level of initiative, energy and entrepreneurial instincts; ability to set priorities and work on multiple projects simultaneously
•    Comfort and experience in working in diverse communities, ideally in multiple neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia
•    Proven experience in managing budgets and personnel, ideally in a multi-site inner-city program
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office
•    Understanding of the fields of positive youth development, urban education/out of school education, youth sports, and/or community development
•    Proven ability to communicate, both in writing and verbally, clearly and persuasively
•    Ability to conceptualize and implement new program initiatives
•    Entrepreneurial flair to combine program development with marketing and cultivation of funders to sustain and expand programs
•    Well-developed capacity to work effectively in a dynamic team setting with a diverse group of passionate people
•    Impeccable integrity

Hours, Compensation and Benefits:
This is a regular full-time, exempt position requiring a minimum of 35 hours per week. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Full-time benefits include medical and dental insurance and paid leave.

How to Apply:
Send your resume and a cover letter to Christine Matulewicz at christine@legacyyte.org.  The deadline to apply is Friday, November 9, 2012. Applicants should be prepared to start employment December 10, 2012.

The goal of the Challenge is to provide an engaging and empowering learning experience to increase student interest and knowledge in STEM and mobile technology.

Registration opens: October 15, 2012
Submissions accepted: December 1, 2012 – January 18, 2013

http://appchallenge.tsaweb.org/