The week of
October 5, 2015
PHENND Events/Activities
K-16 Partnerships July/August newsletter
PHENND
Please enjoy the K-16 Partnerships July/August Newsletter! If you are new to the PHENND K-16 Network and are interested in being involved please submit the following form: K-16 Partnerships Network...
K-16 Partnership Network Fall Speaker: Collective Impact in Education
PHENND
K-16 Partnership Network Fall Speaker: Collective Impact in Education Tuesday, October 27, 9:30-11:30 AM Location: School District of Philadelphia, 440 N. Broad Street, Room 1075 PHENND K-16...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Principios de la Busqueda de Fondos
Free Library of Philadelphia
Principios de la Búsqueda de Fondos martes, 27 de octubre| 11:00 to 12:30 Parkway Central Library | 4th Floor | Skyline Room Este curso ofrece una orientación sobre el proceso de investigar a y...
Graduate! Philadelphia Open House
Graduate! Philadelphia
Title: Open House & College Access Week For The Family On Wednesday, October 7th, we are hosting an open house at PASSHE, located on 701 Market St., from 11am to 2pm. Come by anytime to meet and...
Social Justice Symposium
Manor College
2015 FALL SOCIAL JUSTICE SYMPOSIUM Manor College OCTOBER 28, 2015 • 2:30-5:30 PM In the Spirit of the founder, Saint Basil of Caesarea, we are hosting a Symposium in the Spirituality Center of the...
9th Annual Legs Against Arms
Physicians for Social Responsibility
Physicians for Social Responsibility’s 9th Annual Legs Against Arms Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Arcadia University As an outgrowth of our commitment to eliminate the public health epidemic of...
Can the Suburbs Compete for Millennials?
Delaware Valley Smart Growth Alliance
Can the Suburbs Compete for Millennials? A presentation and expert panel with Maureen McAvey, Kevin Gillen, Eric Goldstein, and Tony Maras Thursday, November 5, 2015, 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm Sterling Pig...
The Essentials: A Curriculum for People Who Mentor Young Black Men
Mentoring Partnership & Resource Center
Free Training for People Who Mentor Young Black Men! The Mentoring Partnership & Resource Center is offering the opportunity for people who mentor young Black men and boys to be trained free of...
Uniting to Fight Poverty Summit
City of Philadelphia
PLEASE JOIN the Mayor’s Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity for Shared Prosperity Philadelphia’s Uniting to Fight Poverty Summit Honest Conversations about Race, Inequality...
Community Discussion of August Wilson’s King Hedley II
West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
Paul Robeson House / West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and the University of Pennsylvania’s August Wilson & Beyond class are thrilled to invite you to: A Community Discussion of August...
Social Media Analysis
Deloitte
Registration opens today! What does your social network say about you and your organization? Learn how to capitalize on your social media investment at the next Deloitte Community Leadership Forum...
School Play: Delaware County performance
Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY)
You don’t want to miss this thought provoking and compelling play that puts the Pennsylvania school funding crisis on center state. The Delaware County performance of School Play will be held...
The Business of the Future
Penn State Great Valley
Workshop with Carol Sanford-The Business of the Future Carol Sanford has worked with Int’l Fortune 500 and Growth Stage Entrepreneurs to lead revolutions in their companies and change the course of...
Mathnasium Trimathlon
Mathnasium of Andorra
October 17-18, 2015 Open to kids in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5, Mathnasium’s TriMathlon is an annual math event held over the course of one weekend at Mathnasium Learning Centers across the United...
On Two Fronts: Screening and Arts Showcase
WHYY
WHYY and the arts non-profit Warrior Writers invite you to a reception and arts showcase reflecting on the contributions and sacrifices of veterans in recent wars. Experience the visual art, poetry...
I Heart the Arts Happy Hour
WHYY
I Heart the Arts Happy Hour is dedicated to engaging and connecting creative curators and business professionals through a celebration of arts and culture. The event will pay a special tribute to the...
Leading Questions: Philadelphia Mayoral Debate
WHYY
Following Michael Nutter’s eight years of service, Philadelphians will elect a new mayor this November. Democratic candidate Jim Kenney and Republican candidate Melissa Murray-Bailey are both vying...
Signs of Change Art Exhibit
Here's My Chance
Here’s My Chance SIGNS OF CHANGE Opening Reception + Street Art Panel Wednesday, October 14th Doors at 6pm, Panel at 6:30pm RSVP HERE Come check out Philly’s BIGGEST art show of the fall...
New Resources
CNCS to launch National Veterans Corps
Corporation for National and Community Service
Since the 2009 Serve America Act, we have prioritized both expanded service to veterans and military families, and increased engagement of veterans themselves. To build on these efforts, we will...
Blueprint for Designing Children’s Savings Account Programs
CFED
A Step-by-Step Guide to Designing Children’s Savings Account Programs Children’s Savings Account (CSA) programs are a powerful tool for growing college savings and building students’...
Pell Partnership: Ensuring a Shared Responsibility for Low-Income Student Success
The Education Trust
The Pell Partnership: Ensuring a Shared Responsibility for Low-Income Student Success Several organizations reporting on higher education issues have estimated a significant gap in the college...
Partnerships Classifieds
Economic Development Internship, Community and Economic Development (CED) Department
Urban Affairs Coalition
Job Description Economic Development Internship Special Projects in Economic Development, Financial Education and Community Reinvestment Fall and/or Winter Semester Urban Affairs Coalition Community...
Volunteers Needed, Mock Interviews
KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy
Volunteers Needed: Mock Interviews at KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy Every fall, KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy invites volunteers from the community to conduct “mock interviews” with 11th...
Study participants needed, Building Health and Wealth Network
Drexel University
BUILDING WEALTH AND HEALTH NETWORK ATTENTION: The Center for Hunger-Free Communities at Drexel University is conducting a participatory research study that includes: · $1 for $1 matched savings up...
Debate Judges needed
After School Activities Partnerships
Do you have good judgement? Are you looking for a way to support education in Philadelphia? Volunteer with ASAP as a Debate Judge! We’re always looking for volunteer judges so that more...
Innovation Management Intern, Office of Innovation & Technology
City of Philadelphia
OIT Innovation Management Intern (20 hours/week) Position Overview The Innovation Management team is looking for an intern to help manage and oversee the daily activities happening in the City of...
Grant Opportunities
MLK Day of Service Community Partnership Project
Iowa Campus Compact
Iowa Campus Compact is announcing its requests for proposals (RFP) for the 2015 MLK Day of Service Community Partnership Project. The mini-grant project is focused on supporting service that...
Young Jewish Humanitarian Prize
Charles Bronfman Prize
Charles Bronfman Prize Seeks Nominations for Young Jewish Humanitarian Prize The Charles Bronfman Prize annually recognizes Jewish humanitarians whose work, while inspired by personal Jewish values,...
Research Fellowships
National Academy of Education
National Academy of Education Invites Applications for Research Fellowships The National Academy of Education advances high-quality education research and its use in policy formation and practice....
Student Health 101
American College Health Foundation
American College Health Foundation Invites Applications for Student Health 101 Award Since 1920, the American College Health Association and the American College Health Foundation have linked college...
Every Day Capacity Building Program
National Environmental Education Foundation
National Environmental Education Foundation Invites Applications for Capacity Building Program The National Environmental Education Foundation encourages Americans to enjoy, protect and maintain...
Teacher Action Research Grant
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
NCTM Invites Proposals for PreK-8 Pre-service Teacher Action Research Grant The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is inviting proposals from pre-K teachers to support a collaborative action...
Social Inequality Research
Russell Sage Foundation
Russell Sage Foundation Seeks Letters of Inquiry for Social Inequality Research One of the oldest American foundations, the Russell Sage Foundation was established by Mrs. Margaret Olivia Sage in...
Worker Safety Grants Program
Agricultural Safety and Health Council of America
Agricultural Safety and Health Council Seeks Applications for Worker Safety Grants Program The Agricultural Safety and Health Council of America is seeking applications for its 2016 Safety Grants...
PACC*VISTA Host Site Application Available
Pennsylvania Campus Compact
16-17 PACC*VISTA Host Site Application is Available! See In partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), Pennsylvania Campus Compact (PACC) is pleased to announce the...
Sow it Forward
Kitchen Gardeners International
Kitchen Gardeners International is accepting applications until January for Sow it Forward grants to nonprofits interested in starting or expanding food garden projects of general benefit to their...
Picasso Project Grants
Public Citizens for Children and Youth
Picasso Project Grants for Innovative Art Based Projects in Schools The Picasso Project makes grants of up to $5000 to under-resourced public schools, making it possible for teachers to collaborate...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Education Program Capacity Building Independent Contractor
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Opportunity Posting September 30, 2015 Opportunity: Education Program Capacity Building Independent Contractor Department: Community Impact OPPORTUNITY...
CEO and Founding Principal, Independence Charter School West
Independence Charter School
Job Description: Position: CEO and Founding Principal School: Independence Charter School West Reports to: ICS-West Board of Trustees Overview: Independence Charter School (ICS) is a highly...
Communications Director, Public Citizens for Children and Youth
Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY)
Position Summary: The Communications Director is the chief liaison between PCCY and the Press and engine for PCCY’s presence on social media platforms including PCCY’s website. He/She is also...
Instructor, Mathnasium of Andorra
Mathnasium of Andorra
Instructor Job Description A Math Learning Center in Philadelphia, Mathnasium of Andorra (just north of Manayunk and Roxborough in the Andorra Shopping Center), has part-time openings for highly...
Program Leader-Recreation, Lenfest Center
Lenfest Center
The Lenfest Center is a privately owned and operated community center located in the Hunting Park community of North Philadelphia. The center’s mission is to improve the mental, physical and social...
Program Leader-Education, Lenfest Center
Lenfest Center
The Lenfest Center is a privately owned and operated community center located in the Hunting Park community of North Philadelphia. The center’s mission is to improve the mental, physical and social...
Miscellaneous
College Access Benchmarking Webinar
National College Access Network
Register NOW for the October 7 Benchmarking Webinar! Join us for a webinar on the 3rd year of NCAN’s Benchmarking project. This webinar will: provide an overview of the next phase of...
Play Space Design Competition
Community Design Collaborative
Registration opens TODAY for the Play Space Design Competition! The Community Design Collaborative and DVAEYC have chosen three real-life public sites in Philadelphia—a library, recreation center,...
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