The week of
June 29, 2015
Other Local Events and Workshops
Flea Market Community Event
Strawberry Mansion NAC
SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2015 FLEA MARKET COMMUNITY EVENT Organization Businesses: Interested in having resource, vendor, or information tables. Email: totallysweetbee@ or Call: (215) 235-7505 or (267)...
Logan Orchard and Market community meeting
Logan Orchard and Market
Logan residents and LOAM allies will meet on July 13 at Friends Center, 1501 Cherry Street, at 7:00 pm to further shape and advance the plans. Our host is the Center for Returning Citizens....
Resource Development/Fundraising 101
Resources for Human Development
Resources for Human Development’s New Beginnings Nonprofit Incubator Presents: RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT/FUNDRAISING 101 Wednesday, July 15, 2015 | 1:00PM – 3:00PM Facilitator: Brittany Campese,...
Supplier Diversity Forum: Benefits of Acquiring Multiple Certifications
Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 8:30 – 11:00 AM Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District 400 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA Join the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for a stimulating panel...
Food workshops for kids
Free Library of Philadelphia
Food Nerd is very excited to be a part of The Culinary Literacy Center’s programming for Summer 2015 at the Free Library of Philadelphia. In the coming months, we will be offering extended versions...
New Resources
Land Banks and Land Banking
Center for Community Progress
Second Edition of Land Banks and Land Banking, from the Center for Community Progress This second edition builds on the legacy of the first, which was released in 2011 and helped to shape multiple...
Building Millennials’ Financial Health via Financial Capability
New America
The mission of the Center on Assets, Education, and Inclusion (AEDI) at The University of Kansas School of Social Welfare is to create and study innovations related to asset development, education,...
Foundations for Young Adult Success: A Developmental Framework
Wallace Foundation
Every society in every age needs to grapple with the question of what outcomes it hopes to produce in raising its young. What exactly do we hope our children will be able to accomplish as adults?...
National Study of Challenges Facing Nonprofit Fundraising
Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr. Fund
Underdeveloped: A National Study of Challenges Facing Nonprofit Fundraising This study reveals that many nonprofit organizations are stuck in a vicious cycle that threatens their ability to raise...
Clocking In: Making Work That Works for All
Center for Racial Justice Innovation
Clocking In: Making Work That Works for All Race Forward has developed a powerful online tool to educate and empower restaurant, retail, and domestic workers. Not only does the website provide a...
New Website: William Penn Foundation
William Penn Foundation
William Penn Foundation Introduces New Website Greater impact through improved communication We invite you to visit the new , which now includes information about what we are learning from the work...
Campus Electoral Engagement Assessment
Campus Election Engagement Project
Campus Electoral Engagement Assessment The Campus Electoral Engagement Project (CEEP) developed this Campus Electoral Engagement Self-Assessment to help campuses identify which non-partisan,...
Summer Reading Challenge
Philly.com
Free Summer Reading Challenge for high school students. Here’s how it works: By reading one article daily from July 1st to August 31st, students can practice their reading comprehension...
Database of State Financial Aid Policies
Education Commission of the States
Database of State Fin Aid Policies Launched As the cost of education debate continues here in Washington, two themes keep appearing: 1) the role of student loans in paying for college and 2) the role...
Time Is Precious — Here’s How to Convince People to Donate It
University of Pennsylvania
Time Is Precious — Here’s How to Convince People to Donate It Most charitable organizations survive through the help of donations. But what motivates a person to write a check versus signing up...
The Consequences of Childhood Inequality
University of Pennsylvania
Penn Arts and Sciences Magazine: Childhood Inequality Cover story on Annette Lareau, Stanley I. Sheerr Endowed Term Professor in the Social Sciences, and “The Consequences of Childhood...
Food education workshops for youth
Food Nerd Jr.
Interested in bringing food education to your school or program? Food Nerd Jr. is scheduling fall workshops for the 2015-2016 school year. We offer hands-on, comprehensive food education that easily...
Partnerships Classifieds
Summer of Service, Department of Veterans Affairs
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Join the VA in Serving Veterans This Summer The Department of Veterans Affairs is asking citizens across the country to join in serving our nation’s Veterans. As part of VA’s Summer of...
Director of Finance & Accounting, TutorChatLive.org
Tutor Chat Live
About (TCL): TCL is a web-based 501(c)3 whose mission is to support underserved secondary school students in achieving academic success by providing access to free, live, online tutoring and...
Director of Volunteer Operations, TutorChatLive.org
Tutor Chat Live
Director of Volunteer Operations About (TCL): TCL is a web-based 501(c)3 whose mission is to support underserved secondary school students in achieving academic success by providing access to free,...
Food prep volunteers needed, MANNA
MANNA
During the summer months, MANNA needs YOUR help to fill some early shifts from 6-9am. Kick-start your day in the MANNA kitchen, helping to nourish our critically-ill neighbors. Please register HERE...
Member Service Advocate, LIFT-Philadelphia
LIFT
LIFT-Philadelphia is looking for dedicated, resourceful, and enthusiastic individuals to serve as Advocates. Advocates will have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of Philadelphia...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
International Youth Earth Summit
Montessori Model United Nations
International Youth Earth Summit November 11-14, 2015 – New York City The Youth Earth Forum is the next logical step for students interested in becoming Global Citizens. IYES is an immersive...
Center on Race & Social Problems: 2015 Summer Institute
Center on Race & Social Problems
Center on Race & Social Problems: 2015 Summer Institute July 29 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm | FREE Pittsburgh, PA The Summer Institute will be hosted by the Center on Race and Social Problems and...
Equity Summit 2015
PolicyLink
Learn Why the Equity Summit Is a Must-Attend Event Equity Summit 2015: All in for inclusion, justice, and prosperity is coming to Los Angeles, October 27-29. Want to learn how the Summit can...
Revolutionary Scholars: Innovation of Community Engagement Models
International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement
IARSLCE Conference 2015 Revolutionary Scholars: Innovation of Community Engagement Models November 16-18, 2015 Hosted by: Northeastern University; Program Chairs are Becca Berkey and Lori Gardinier...
PA Elementary and Secondary Schools Principals’ Conference
Pennsylvania Association of Elementary and Secondary School Principals
Register Now – PAESSP State Conference – October 18-20 – State College, PA Registration is now open for PAESSP’s State Conference to be held October 18-20 at The Penn Stater Conference...
Grant Opportunities
youth service micro-grants, Karma for Cara Foundation
Karma for Cara Foundation
Karma for Cara Foundation Micro-grants Deadline: Rolling The Karma for Cara Foundation is encouraging kids 18 and under to apply for funds between $250 and $1,000 to complete service projects in...
Environmental Studies Grants
Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation
Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation Seeks Applications for Environmental Studies Grants The Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation was founded in 1996 to continue the work of Melinda...
Shell Science Teaching Award
National Science Teachers Association
National Science Teachers Association Invites Nominations for Shell Science Teaching Award The National Science Teachers Association, with support from the Shell Oil Company, is inviting nominations...
Emerging Teacher-Leaders Grants
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
NCTM Accepting Applications for Emerging Teacher-Leaders Grants The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics supports the development of teachers to ensure equitable mathematics learning of the...
New Civics Small Grants Program
Spencer Foundation
Spencer Foundation Invites Proposals for Education Research Projects Established in 1962, the Spencer Foundation is dedicated to the belief that research is necessary to the improvement of education....
Distinguished Fellows Program
William T. Grant Foundation
William T. Grant Foundation Invites Letters of Inquiry for Distinguished Fellows Program The William T. Grant Foundation’s Distinguished Fellows Program is designed to increase the supply of,...
Youth Athletic Programs and Camps
Finish Line Youth Foundation
Finish Line Youth Foundation Invites Applications for Youth Athletic Programs and Camps The Finish Line Youth Foundation, the charitable arm of athletic products retailer Finish Line, provides...
Art Educator Grants, National Art Education Foundation
National Art Education Foundation
National Art Education Foundation Seeks Applications for Art Educator Grants Through its 2015 grants cycle, the National Art Education Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the National Art Education...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Behavioral Health Implementation Advisor / Research Scientist, PolicyLab
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Behavioral Health Implementation Advisor / Research Scientist PolicyLab at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a Behavioral Health Implementation Advisor /...
Partnerships Coordinator, Office of Strategic Partnerships
School District of Philadelphia
The Office of Strategic Partnerships at the School District of Philadelphia has an opening for a Partnerships Coordinator! The Office of Strategic Partnerships (OSP) coordinates and aligns partner...
General Manager, Weaver’s Way Coop
Weaver's Way
Weavers Way Seeks General Manager for a growing four-storefront Food Cooperative in Philadelphia with $20 million in annual sales, 170 staff, and over 5,000 household members. Experience in food...
Miscellaneous
How Smart Shopping Leads to Healthy Eating
PolicyLink
Thursday, July 9 11:00 – 12:15 PT / 2:00 – 3:15 ET The Grocery Store Prescription: How Smart Shopping Leads to Healthy Eating Supermarkets are responding to the obesity crisis by changing...
Impact of Court Involvement on Low-Income Men of Color
PolicyLink
Tuesday, June 30 11:00 – 12:00 PT / 2:00 – 3:00 ET Fines, Fees, and Financial Insecurity: The Impact of Court Involvement on Low-Income Men of Color and Their Communities There is a national...
Community and Service Learning Professionals in Higher Education Facebook group
I wanted to invite you all to join the Community and Service Learning Professionals in Higher Education Facebook group. In addition to this wonderful list serve, it’s another great space to ask...
various Awards of Excellence, National College Access Network
National College Access Network
The National College Access Network is pleased to announce a call for nominations for its annual Awards of Excellence. The awards were developed to recognize excellence in college access/success...
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