The week of

January 9, 2017

Other Local Events and Workshops

Town Hall on needs of immigrant students

Office of Councilwoman Helen Gym

Last year, our town halls established a community agenda that put a full-time nurse and counselor in every public school, restored water access in our school buildings, and worked to end split grades...

Philadelphia Nonprofit and Public Service Career Fair

Bryn Mawr College

We invite you to participate in the 2017 Philadelphia Nonprofit and Public Service Career Fair for students and alumnae/i of our eight sponsoring colleges/universities. Friday, February 24, 2017 1...

Customer Service Training Program

Lutheran Settlement House

LUTHERAN SETTLEMENT HOUSE ADULT EDUCATION & CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM January 23 – February 17 | Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 9:00 am – 1:00 pm FREE...

transcribeZ: Trans & Gender Non-Conforming Youth Creative Writing Group

University of Pennsylvania

transcribeZ: TRANS & GENDER NON-CONFORMING YOUTH CREATIVE WRITING GROUP JANUARY 14, 2017: GUEST WRITER CYREE JARELLE JOHNSON Cyree Jarelle Johnson is a Black non-binary essayist and poet living...

Writing workshops for youth

Mighty Writers

Upcoming workshops Food, Feelings, FUN! For Students ages 12 – 14 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM January 17, 24, 31; Feb 7 This workshop will take place at 1501 Christian Street What foods do you like...

Embodied Diversity Dialogue

Blue Door Group

Embodied Diversity Dialogue March 17th, 2017, 9:30-4:30pm Location: TBA Cost: $85, or $70 for students and Blue Door Train-the-Trainer alums. So often, dialogue is facilitated in a way that engages...

Facilitación 101/Facilitation 101

Blue Door Group

Facilitación 101/Facilitation 101 El 13 de Febrero de 2017/February 13, 2017, 6-8:30pm Direccion por confirmarse/Location: TBA Cost with advanced registration: $40, or $35 for students and Blue Door...

Grow in Greater Philly: Annual Education Summit

Teach for America

Grow in Greater Philly: Annual Education Summit · Saturday, February 11th Grow in Greater Philly, Teach For America’s annual education summit, features local and national names in education,...

Inauguration and New Beginnings: MLK Friday Night Dinner

Repair the World

The Inauguration and New Beginnings: MLK Friday Night Dinner Friday, January 13 from 6:00-8:30pm The Gershman Y 401 S. Broad St. Philadelphia Contact: Rebekkah Scharf, @ Join us for a Friday night...

Hot Topics for OST Directors and Administrators CANCELED

Foundations

PEER NETWORKING MEETING: Hot Topics for OST Directors and Administrators Join us for an important and informed discussion about current issues and challenges facing youth programs (and how OST...

Study participants needed, Building Wealth and Health 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: · Up to $20 a month in matched...

Answering the Call to Preserve Philadelphia’s Affordable Rental Housing

Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations

Preserving Philadelphia’s existing supply of affordable housing is critical to helping lower-income families meet basic needs, avoid displacement and increase stability. As affordable rental...

New Resources

HomeHUB PA

Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania

The HomeHUB© was created to provide a one-stop online resource for products and services for housing professionals to use to assist their consumers obtain, retain and maintain a home. Housing...

Social innovations framework

Social Innovations Institute

The Social Innovations Institute & Lab™ takes participants through a process of innovation that transforms both emerging and established leaders and their companies into sharper, smarter,...

Donor Retention Toolkit

Network for Good

The Donor Retention Toolkit How to Turn Your New Donors into Lifetime Supporters with Strategic Communications Once the year-end giving season is over, the work of retaining your new donors begins....

Partnerships Classifieds

Ethnic Studies Philadelphia Project seeks educator partners

Swarthmore College

Ethnic Studies Philadelphia Project January – May 2017 Philly-area Educators Are you interested in developing ethnic studies-focused curricula for your students and the broader educational...

Winter Term Intern, Mighty Writers

Mighty Writers

Seeking Winter Term Intern Start: 1/2/17 – 4/7/17 This unpaid internship will provide our intern’s hands-on experience on what programming looks like in a hugely successful and growing...

STEM volunteers needed, Philadelphia Math + Science Coalition

Philadelphia Education Fund

PARTNER WITH THE MATH + SCIENCE COALITION There are many ways to help students graduate with strong STEM backgrounds. We are looking for individuals and businesses to share their knowledge and...

Symphony for a Broken Orchestra

Fund for the School District of Philadelphia

Within the Philadelphia Public School system, there are hundreds of broken instruments ranging from a bent trombone slide to a mangled drum head that currently reside in “instrument...

members sought, Youth Advisory Council

Annie E. Casey Foundation

The Annie E. Casey Foundation is seeking new members of its Youth Advisory Council. Council members will support and contribute to a national juvenile justice reform movement. The ideal candidates...

Public relations intern, Academy of Natural Sciences

Drexel University

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is a museum and research institution located in Center City Philadelphia which focuses on the environment and its diverse species. Founded in...

Grant Opportunities

STEM and Financial Literacy Programs

Voya Foundation

Voya Foundation Accepting Applications for STEM and Financial Literacy Programs The Voya Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Voya Financial, works to ensure that youth are equipped with science,...

Youth Microgrants

Karma for Cara Foundation

Karma for Cara Foundation Invites Applications for Youth Microgrants The Karma for Cara Foundation is a nonprofit founded by 21-year-old Cara Becker and her family while Cara was undergoing treatment...

Innovative Field Spaces

U.S. Soccer Foundation

Soccer Foundation Invites Applications for Innovative Field Spaces Urban areas often lack available space for children to play outside. In order to provide an opportunity for all children to play...

Collaborative Performing Arts Tours

Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation

Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation Accepting Proposals for Collaborative Performing Arts Tours ArtsCONNECT, a program of the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation, is accepting proposals for projects that increase...

Interdisciplinary Research Leaders

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Interdisciplinary Research Leaders 2017 Call for Applications Purpose The Program This call for applications seeks teams of researchers and community members who are committed to working together to...

Culture of Health Leaders

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Culture of Health Leaders 2017 Call for Applications Release Date: January 4, 2017 Purpose The Culture of Health Leaders program provides cross-sector leadership development based on evidence,...

AmeriCorps Affiliate program

Corporation for National and Community Service

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) is accepting applications for designation of national service positions to be AmeriCorps Affiliate. AmeriCorps Affiliate began in 2016 as a...

Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities

Administrative Assistant II, Educational Studies, Swarthmore College

Swarthmore College

Administrative Assistant II, Educational Studies Work type: Part Time Location: Swarthmore Categories: Administration, Staff Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in...

AmeriCorps Enrollment Coach, College Possible

College Possible

College Possible is a growing nonprofit dedicated to coaching low-income students to-and-through college, breaking the cycle of poverty and empowering our workforce. Our rigorously-tested model earns...

Medical Receptionist/Assistant, Congreso de Latinos Unidos

Congreso de Latinos Unidos

Position Announcement Medical Receptionist/Assistant Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc., a dynamic nonprofit, is currently seeking a Medical Receptionist/Assistant is to work within its Health...

Network Communications and Events Coordinator, Center for Aquatic Sciences

Adventure Aquarium

Job Posting Network Communications and Events Coordinator The Center for Aquatic Sciences at Adventure Aquarium is a not-for-profit education, research and youth development organization located at...

Director of Business Development, Hopeworks ‘N Camden

Hopeworks 'n Camden

Job description Come work for the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce 2016 Nonprofit of the Year! Hopeworks ‘N Camden is a nationally recognized not-for-profit organization founded in 2000...

Part-time Group Facilitator, Physicians for Social Responsibility

Physicians for Social Responsibility

Job Announcement: Part-time Group Facilitator What: Physicians for Social Responsibility is Seeking a part-time group leader to facilitate groups in schools. Hours: Estimated 3-6 hours/week Location:...

Miscellaneous

Get Healthcare You Can Afford

Clarifi

Uninsured? Want to review your options? Clarifi has financial counselors trained as Licensed Health Insurance Navigators to help you apply and enroll in health insurance, whether you are eligible for...

Girls with Grit Award

Jill Melmed-Buzzeo Award

Award Available for High School “Girls with Grit” The Jill Melmed-Buzzeo Award is given to “Girls with Grit,” high school juniors or seniors who identify as female and possess...

Bank of America Summer Student Leader program

Bank of America

Student Leaders® recognizes those who lead and serve in their own communities and beyond. Bank of America will connect Student Leaders to tools and resources that will help them make communities...

School Ambassador Fellowship

U.S. Department of Education

The Department of Education announced availability of the 2017-2018 School Ambassador Fellowship online application through January 23. the School Ambassador Fellowship program is designed to...

Career Success Spotlight: Partnership for the Future

Partnership for the Future

Back-to-work webinar: Partnership for the Future operates “the largest and most accomplished privately funded workforce development-college preparatory program in the Commonwealth of Virginia.”...


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