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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