The week of
January 18, 2016
Other Local Events and Workshops
Project SAFE Information Session
Project SAFE
Project SAFE Want to know more about us? Come to our Info Session Saturday, February 6! Please join us for an Information + Training Session Saturday, February 6 1-4 pm @ GALAEI: 149 W. Susquehanna...
Senior Health and Housing Regional Forum
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
Philadelphia: Senior Health and Housing Regional Forum | January 26 The nation’s senior population is set to grow exponentially, with the number of Americans over 65 expected to increase by 18...
Latino College Day
Community College of Philadelphia
Latino College Day Saturday, February 6, 2016 Noon – 3 pm. Community College of Philadelphia Center for Business and Industry (CBI) Building 18th & Callowhill Sts. Featured guest –...
English Classes for Professionals
Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians
English Classes for Professionals Are you a foreign trained professional? Do you need affordable English classes? The following courses are 10 weeks. Classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00...
Eliminating Extreme Poverty by 2030
Global Solutions Lab
Imagine . . . You were in charge of the world and you could design solutions to the world’s problems. The 12th Annual Global Solutions Lab is June 19-27, 2016, at the United Nations in New York...
Free ACT Workshops
Free Library of Philadelphia
The Free Library of Philadelphia College Prep Program ‘Passport to College’ is pleased to offer 2 additional ACT Workshops at Northeast Regional Library on Saturday, January 23 and Parkway...
People’s State of the Union Story Circle Event
Just Act
You are invited to attend: Just Act’s “People’s State of the Union” Story Circle Event Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Just Act, in partnership with...
Senior Hunger Toolkit Workshop
Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger
The Senior Hunger Toolkit Workshop is free for partners in the aging community, emergency food system, faith organizations, community leader and social service providers. The workshop is on Thursday,...
Educating the Heart: Creating Mindful Communities Conference
Montgomery Early Learning Centers
Educating the Heart: Creating Mindful Communities Conference Our theme this year is Creating Mindful Communities! In an effort to meet the social and emotional needs of the whole child, our...
Kindergarten Registration in Philadelphia
School District of Philadelphia
Kindergarten Registration for the 2016-2017 school year will be held January 19th through May 31st. The School District of Philadelphia needs your assistance informing parents and the community about...
Theoretical Innovation in Educational Ethnography
University of Pennsylvania
MOBILITY, MULTIPLICITY & MULTIMODALITY: Theoretical Innovation in Educational Ethnography Ethnography in Education Forum FEBRUARY 26-27, 2016 The Ethnography Forum is internationally recognized...
New Resources
Webinar: Release of the 2016 Assets & Opportunity Scorecard
CFED
Webinar: Release of the 2016 Assets & Opportunity Scorecard | January 25 The Assets & Opportunity Scorecard is a tool that helps paint a full picture of household financial insecurity in the...
In School Presentations re: recylcing and composting
Keep Philadelphia Beautiful
Book an In School Presentation! Keep Philadelphia Beautiful believes that education is one of the most effective ways to discourage littering and encourage recycling and waste reduction. We are...
Policy Brief on Community Schools
Research for Action
Community schools are receiving increased attention in Pennsylvania and across the country as policymakers and practitioners strive to address the effects of poverty on academic performance, and...
From Diplomas to Degrees: Examining the Path to and Through College
Philadelphia Youth Network
From Diplomas to Degrees: Examining the Path to and Through College. (2015) Based on Philadelphia Youth Network’s Project U-Turn (PUT), the report examines the next step after a young person...
How a Before-School Physical Activity Program Improves Executive Functions
Afterschool Matters
Before the School Bell Rings How a Before-School Physical Activity Program Improves Executive Functions Across the country, school administrators and educators struggle to find time for children to...
Partnerships Classifieds
After School Tutoring Volunteers Needed, People’s Emergency Center
People’s Emergency Center
After School Tutoring Volunteers Needed: People’s Emergency Center (PEC) PEC is seeking volunteer after school tutors. Assist PEC children with their homework, reading skills and teambuilding...
Partner to increase SNAP enrollment
Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger
Partner with Us There are still tens of thousands of people in our region who qualify for SNAP but don’t participate in the program. Let’s bridge the gap together. Our outreach team: -Tables at...
Event and Hospitality Volunteers Needed
Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee for the Democratic National Convention
Philadelphia will host the next Democratic National Convention, July 25-28, 2016. The Host Committee for the Democratic National Convention will need thousands of volunteers to showcase the best of...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Gulf South Summit on Service-Learning
Gulf-South Summit
Join us for a beautiful Savannah-style Gulf South Summit! April 13 – 15, 2016 Registration NOW Open! Keynotes and breakout sessions will focus on inclusion and the critical need for diverse voices...
Beyond the Campus Sustainability Conference
American Association for Sustainability in Higher Education
We have officially launched the AASHE 2016 Conference & Expo Call for Proposals! We invite you to submit and share your knowledge, achievements and ideas on advancing sustainability in higher...
Ready by 21 National Meeting
Forum for Youth Investment
Ready by 21 National Meeting March 29-31, 2016 Baltimore, MD OVERVIEW Every year, the Ready by 21 National Meeting brings together hundreds of leaders from around the country who are working to get...
Collaborating to Build a Diverse STEM-literate Society
International Technology and Engineering Educators Association
The annual ITEEA conference provides an unparalleled opportunity for technology and engineering educators to gain comprehensive professional development and networking experiences. Strand 1:...
2016 National Mentoring Summit
National Mentoring Partnership
National Mentoring Summit Register for the 2016 National Mentoring Summit January 27-29, 2016 The sixth annual National Mentoring Summit will take place at the Renaissance Washington, and will...
Grant Opportunities
Leadership-Building Projects in the United States
Hadassah Foundation
Hadassah Foundation Invites Applications for Leadership-Building Projects in the United States The Hadassah Foundation invests in social change for girls and women by supporting projects in the...
National Creative Placemaking Fund
ArtPlace America
Artplace America Seeks Applications for Placemaking Projects Artplace America has announced that it is accepting applications for its National Creative Placemaking Fund. Grants of up to $500,000 will...
Girls Today, Leaders Tomorrow
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey and the Women’s Leadership Initiative Committee is excited to announce the Request for Proposals for the Girls Today, Leaders Tomorrow...
Talent Search
U.S. Department of Education
The Talent Search program identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic, career, and financial...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Museum and School Educator, Penn Museum
University of Pennsylvania
Unpacking the Past Museum and School Educator Unpacking the Past (UTP) is a FREE program that connects middle school classrooms in Philadelphia public and Title I charter schools with the...
Pt-Time afterschool positions, William Bailey Revitalization and Education Community Center
William Bailey Revitalization and Education Community Center
We have 3 immediate positions and ask that you please share this with your networks. We are looking to hire for part-time positions for an after school program. The minimum requirements are:...
various positions, Philadelphia Community Corps
Philadelphia Community Corps
Multiple Internship Positions Available with the Philadelphia Community Corps: Are you interested in being a part of a dynamic, rapidly developing nonprofit organization? We are currently seeking...
various summer positions, Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia
Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia
Summer Instructional Coach, Dean of Faculty, and Dean of Students Breakthrough Philadelphia is looking for outstanding teachers to serve as an Instructional Coach for our award-winning nine-week...
Alumni Engagement Coordinator
Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia
Alumni Engagement Coordinator Reporting to the Development Director and working closely with Breakthrough program staff, the Alumni Engagement Coordinator is a new position that will lead efforts to...
Development Director, Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia
Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia
Reporting to and in partnership with the Executive Director (ED), the Development Director (Director) will spearhead development efforts as Breakthrough continues to grow. This includes grant...
Educational Specialist, Sunrise of Philadelphia
Sunrise of Philadelphia
Sunrise’s mission is to aid children, youth and families in becoming responsible, participating citizens and leaders. Our approach unites schools, families, and communities to support young...
Site Director, Sunrise of Philadelphia
Sunrise of Philadelphia
Sunrise’s mission is to aid children, youth and families in becoming responsible, participating citizens and leaders. Our approach unites schools, families, and communities to support young...
Volunteer Coordinator, Petey Greene Program
Petey Greene Program
Organization The Petey Greene Program supplements educational programming in correctional institutions by providing individualized tutoring to incarcerated people. We work to promote academic...
Dream Directors, Future Project
Future Project
We at The Future Project are currently searching the city for the best social entrepreneurs, transformational leaders, educators, and community organizers out there to serve as a Dream Director for...
Miscellaneous
Online Course: Essentials of Service-Learning
National Youth Leadership Council
Ready to give up on those New Year’s Resolutions? We know how it is. The first two weeks of January can feel like an eternity. You’re sore from exercising in over-packed gyms....
Network Commons Community Close-Ups
Build Healthy Places Network
Webinar | Network Commons Community Close-Ups | January 28 Network Commons is the Build Healthy Places Network’s live online discussion series. January’s session will include interactive...
Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams
Lemelson-MIT
Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams™ are comprised of high school students, educators, and mentors that receive up to $10,000 each to invent technological solutions to real-world problems of their own...
Partner Census for School District of Philadelphia Partners
2015-16 Partner Census for School District of Philadelphia Partners “At the local school level, we mapped existing District-community partnerships alongside local school needs in order to better...
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