The week of
November 17, 2020
PHENND Events/Activities
ATTN Schools: Apply to Host a Community Partnerships VISTA – Feb 8
PHENND
PHENND is pleased to invite traditional public schools in Philadelphia to apply for a Community Partnerships Coordinator VISTA position for a start date of August 2021. The AmeriCorps VISTAs will...
Other Local Events and Workshops
ITWorks Info Session with the Free Library of Philadelphia – Nov 18
Free Library of Philadelphia
As we are starting the recruitment for our ITWorks Spring 2021 Cohort, we will be doing an info session hosted by the Free Library of Philadelphia on November 18th at 1 pm. We are dedicated to...
Pandemic Prep for Holidays – Nov 18
City of Philadelphia Office of Faith-Based & Interfaith Affairs
This Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, join Faith-Based & Interfaith Affairs for a conversation with local Jewish and Christian leaders about what they’ve learned as they’ve...
H.O.P.E. Is for Kids: A Listening Session on Money, Civics, Opportunities – Nov 24
Mayor's Office of Youth Engagement
On Tuesday November 24th from 3:00-4:00 the Mayor’s Office of Youth Engagement (OYE) will be holding a listening session focusing on the intersection of economics, civics, and young people....
Beyond Coding: Meeting the Challenge of Digital Literacy – Dec 3
Philadelphia Education Fund
Technology is now at the center of many of our lives – just look at the doctor providing telemedicine visits, the workplace holding staff meetings over Zoom, and the generation of students who are...
Juntos Rapid Response Team Training – Nov 17
Juntos
Today, amidst shifts at the national level, we celebrate the black and brown leadership that brought us to this moment, that highlighted the radical joy in Philadelphia over the last week as we...
New Virtual Program: Heritage Storytime – Nov 19
Global Philadelphia Association
The Global Philadelphia Association is excited to present a brand new virtual program. Heritage Storytime (HS) is a series of monthly storytime episodes presented virtually for children. Each HS...
Emerging Addiction Conference (Virtual) – Dec 4
Rutgers Camden
The Rutgers Center of Alcohol & Substance Use Studies and Rutgers University–Camden are holding the second live stream virtual Emerging Addiction Conference on December 4, 2020 from 9:00 am...
A Conversation with Richard Rothstein, Author of The Color of Law – Dec 9
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
DVRPC to Host A Conversation with Richard Rothstein, Author of The Color of Law As part of its annual Board Retreat on December 9th, DVRPC is pleased to host a public presentation with Richard...
Learning in Lockdown: How COVID-19 Exacerbates the Educational Challenges of the Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Systems – Nov 19
Juvenile Law Center
Sign up now to join us for our Lunchtime Conversation on Learning in Lockdown: How COVID-19 Exacerbates the Educational Challenges of the Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Systems. Date and Time:...
PHEAA Social Live: Festivus & Financial Aid – Dec 18
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
PHEAA Social Live: Friday, December 18, 2020 Join PHEAA on Facebook and Twitter the first and third Friday of every month at 1:00 PM (ET) as our Higher Education Access Partners discuss and answer...
New Resources
New “Safer at Home” Restrictions to Fight Rising COVID-19 Cases, City of Phila.
City of Philadelphia
In response to rising COVID-19 cases in Philadelphia, the City and Department of Public Health have announced changes to restrictions on businesses, events and gatherings, and other activities to...
Calling all First-Generation or Low-Income (FGLI) Alumni & Advocates
EDMobilizer
For many of you, the transition from college to the workforce or graduate school may have been arduous and uncertain. Maybe you couldn’t find a job after graduation or were working at a job...
Innovation Blog Series
SRIII Consulting
Just launched – Side-Hustle Blog series exploring Samuel Reed’s teaching and everyday living. Published in the Innovation section of Medium. You can read and engage with articles such as...
How Do Pulitzer Center Education Programs Help Students Process the News? A Look at the Research
Pulitzer Center
In 2017, well before the current pandemic began to dominate the 24-hour news cycle, a CommonSense Media study found that 63 percent of children experienced fear, anger, and/or sadness as a...
Podcast: The Key with Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed
Hear candid conversations with higher ed newsmakers on how colleges and universities are coping with the pandemic and recession — with a special focus on equity and lower-income students. This...
Growing Up Philly report
Philadelphia Department of Public Health
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s Growing Up Philly report provides a summary of the health and well-being of Philadelphia’s youngest citizens. Findings underscore how health is...
Equity Through Access Plan
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
Updated Equity Through Access Plan Now Available DVRPC’s Board recently accepted the Equity Through Access (ETA) plan, which identifies regional priorities for improving transportation access...
Partnerships Classifieds
How You Can Help Your Community During COVID-19
City of Philadelphia
While we are urging the general public to stay at home, there are many ways you can support our frontline healthcare workers, non-profit partners, and those who are in need of critical support during...
Grant Opportunities
2021 Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Awards – Jan 29
First Up
We are happy to announce that the 2021 Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Awards applications are available now! First Up is happy to be the new home of the awards that have honored exceptional child care...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Executive Director, Abington Township Public Library
International City/County Management Association
Excellent salary and benefit package depending upon the applicant having the requisite qualifications and experience. Employment is contingent upon completion of the PA State Mandated Reporter...
Finance and Operations Associate (Remote), Character Lab
Character Lab
Character Lab is looking for a Finance and Operations Associate. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, the Associate will support the operational and technology needs of the...
Youth Certified Peer Specialist
People's Emergency Center (PEC)
Summary: The Youth Certified Peer Specialist is responsible for providing trauma-informed peer support services and therapeutic interactions designed to promote empowerment, self-determination,...
BELL Building Early Links for Learning, Manager
People's Emergency Center (PEC)
Summary: The BELL Manager will be responsible for coordinating PEC’s Philadelphia-wide effort to cultivate and maintain cohesive and collaborative relationships between the shelter and early...
Coordinator, PSH, Building Early Links for Learning (BELL) – Full-Time
People's Emergency Center (PEC)
Program Overview: The BELL project is administered by the People’s Emergency Center in Philadelphia. BELL connects the early childhood education with family emergency/transitional/permanent...
Paid Opportunity for College Students: Virtual Access Instructor – Spring 2021
Let's Get Ready
We’re excited to share that applications for Spring 2021 positions for college students are now open! College students play a critical role in making our programs a success. This is a great...
Paid Opportunity for College Students: Virtual Access Coach – Spring 2021
Let's Get Ready
We’re excited to share that applications for Spring 2021 positions for college students are now open! College students play a critical role in making our programs a success. This is a great...
Director of Development, Springboard Collaborative
Springboard Collaborative
About The Opportunity Springboard Collaborative is seeking an ambitious development professional to make a big impact on the growth trajectory of a rapidly scaling social enterprise that aspires to...
Youth Programs Project Assistant, Fab Youth Philly
Fab Youth Philly
Fab Youth Philly is seeking to hire an exceptional youth development professional to support the Supervisor of our youth programs. The Youth Programs Assistant will be responsible for working...
Youth Programs Supervisor, Fab Youth Philly
Fab Youth Philly
Fab Youth Philly is seeking to hire an exceptional youth development professional to support our youth programs. The Youth Programs Supervisor will be responsible for oversight of our Play Captains...
AmeriCorps Member Recess Coach, Playworks
Playworks
ABOUT PLAYWORKS At Playworks we believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. We are changing school climate by leveraging the power of safe, fun, and healthy play at school every...
Program Associate, Summer Search Philadelphia
Summer Search Philadelphia
ABOUT SUMMER SEARCH While young people from low-income communities – who are disproportionately young people of color – face systemic inequities in school, in the workforce, and in life, they...
Miscellaneous
Targeted Community Investment Grant (TCIG) Program – Dec 4
City of Philadelphia
As part of the Philadelphia Roadmap to Safer Communities, the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) seeks to fund community-based violence prevention programs and activities,...
Race in America, Dismantling Structural Racism – Nov 18
Washington Post Live
Opal Tometi is a Nigerian-American human rights leader, community organizer and writer. As one of the three founders of Black Lives Matter, she is credited with initiating the project’s social...
Guided Conversations: MSCHE Accreditation Standards and Community and Civic Engagement – Dec 14
Campus Compact of New York and Pennsylvania
CCNYPA is most pleased to announce our latest collaboration with CCMA, NJCC, and Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Join Campus Compact Mid-Atlantic (CCMA), Campus Compact of New York...
The Impacts of Education for Sustainable Development and Experiential Education Abroad – Nov 20
NAFSA
At this year’s annual NAFSA Research Symposium: Leonie Paul, Master’s graduate in Sustainable Destination Development from Uppsala University in Sweden, presents her research focused on...
Webinar for Educators: Media Literacy and the COVID-19 Pandemic – Dec 1
Pulitzer Center
Join the Pulitzer Center and the Washington Teachers Union on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 from 4:00-5:00 pm EST for a presentation with Dr. Seema Yasmin on navigating reporting about the...
Webinar for Educators: The COVID-19 Writers Project with Zawadi Morris – Nov 18
Pulitzer Center
On Wednesday, November 18, 2020, from 4:00-5:00 pm EST, join Pulitzer Center and the Washington Teachers Union for a webinar with BK Reader founder C. Zawadi Morris about her process...
2021 Greater Philadelphia Social Innovations Awards
Philadelphia Social Innovations Journal
The 2021 Greater Philadelphia Social Innovations Awards celebrates Greater Philadelphia Social Innovators. We are driven by the belief that the potential for good ideas to inspire more good ideas...
Accessibility in the Virtual Classroom: Teaching, Tutoring, and Mentoring College Students with Disabilities
Temple University
Online school is hard enough for most learners! Students with developmental disabilities face increased challenges when learning in the online environment. That’s why we’re hosting a...
Webinar: Racial Justice in Philanthropy: From Transactional to Transformational – Dec 2
Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR)
As our nation reckons with its history of racial injustice, how can philanthropy change its theories and methods of giving in order to contribute to positive social change? What does allyship look...
Webinar: Unite for Truth: Racial Healing and Transformation – Nov 19
American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)
In the midst of a tumultuous election year, another season of mounting racial and social injustices, and growing health disparities based on race, there continues to be a tremendous need for racial...
STEM Pilot Opportunity for College Students – Nov 30
Collective Success Network
Collective Success Network is launching a pilot program for First Gen college students interested in a career in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM). The program is designed to help...
#RTNTogetherWeThrive Series for Single Mothers and Their Supporters – Nov 17-20
ECMC Foundation
Fueled by ECMC Foundation and in celebration of Roadtrip Nation’s release of “A Single Mom’s Story,” which chronicles how single mothers overcome barriers in education to find fulfilling...
Webinar: Community Engagement: Pathways and Prospects in the Post-COVID Future – Nov 18
Give Pulse
Join us in this webinar with Dr. Mathew Johnson (Dr. J), President of Albion College in Michigan, who advocates for partnerships with nonprofits, cities and businesses, and realizes their...
College Success Network
STEM Pilot Opportunity for College Students – Nov 30
Collective Success Network
Collective Success Network is launching a pilot program for First Gen college students interested in a career in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM). The program is designed to help...
Faculty Updates
Guided Conversations: MSCHE Accreditation Standards and Community and Civic Engagement – Dec 14
Campus Compact of New York and Pennsylvania
CCNYPA is most pleased to announce our latest collaboration with CCMA, NJCC, and Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Join Campus Compact Mid-Atlantic (CCMA), Campus Compact of New York...
Podcast: The Key with Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed
Hear candid conversations with higher ed newsmakers on how colleges and universities are coping with the pandemic and recession — with a special focus on equity and lower-income students. This...
Webinar: Unite for Truth: Racial Healing and Transformation – Nov 19
American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)
In the midst of a tumultuous election year, another season of mounting racial and social injustices, and growing health disparities based on race, there continues to be a tremendous need for racial...
Webinar: Community Engagement: Pathways and Prospects in the Post-COVID Future – Nov 18
Give Pulse
Join us in this webinar with Dr. Mathew Johnson (Dr. J), President of Albion College in Michigan, who advocates for partnerships with nonprofits, cities and businesses, and realizes their...
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