The week of
April 5, 2022
PHENND Events/Activities
K-16 Partnerships June Institute: Building Educational Equity Beyond the Pandemic – Jun 1
PHENND
PHENND K-16 June Institute Co-Sponsored By Teach Plus Wednesday, June 1, 2022 9:00am to 4:30pm Building Educational Equity Beyond the Pandemic After two plus years of pandemic-related disruption,...
Pt-time AmeriCorps for Current College Students
PHENND
WANT TO DO COMMUNITY SERVICE WORK STUDY? Want to earn an Education Award? Want to be part of AmeriCorps? The Next Steps AmeriCorps program is a youth leadership development initiative that partners...
PHENND Fellows Virtual Info Session – Apr 11
PHENND
Interested in making an impact on students, families, and communities in Philadelphia? Become an AmeriCorps VISTA and support local nonprofits and schools in the fight against poverty. Join us for a...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Black + Gold: Sakura Concert Series – Apr 8-10
City of Philadelphia
2022 marks the limited return of in-person Cherry Blossom programming in West Fairmount Park that will celebrate both Japanese and American culture in a new format that better incorporates the local...
Hands around City Hall: Raise Our Voices against Sexual Violence – Apr 29
Philadelphia Commission for Women
On Friday, April 29, 12:00-2:00 PM, help us to form a human chain around City Hall by joining hands in a moment of silence as we honor the many people who have experienced sexual assault. We will...
Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Press Conference – Apr 7
Mayor's Office of Engagement for Women
In partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Engagement for Women, WOAR will host the Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) press conference at City Hall. We will raise awareness for sexual...
The Land of Open Graves: Witness and Remember Undocumented Migrants – Apr 18
Rutgers Camden
The community is invited to learn about the Undocumented Migration Project: Hostile Terrain 94 (HT94), an awareness-raising participatory art exhibition about the Border humanitarian crisis. Join...
Virtual Event: Reimagining Impact: Leaping or creeping into trust-based philanthropy? – Apr 28
Impact100 Philadelphia
Impact100 Philadelphia will host a panel discussion on the emerging topic of trust-based philanthropy. The virtual event is open to the public. We encourage you to join us and to share this...
Rutgers Virtual Research Conference on Education Policy, Communities, & Social Justice – May 25, Jun 1,8,15
Rutgers Camden
Registration is now open for the 7th annual Education Policy, Communities, & Social Justice research conference, which will be held via ZOOM on Wednesday afternoons, May 25th, June 1st, June 8th,...
Virtual Screening: Paul Robeson and His Quaker Ancestors – Apr 9
The Black Quaker Project
About this event A screening of Paul Robeson: “I’m A Negro I’m An American” by Kurt Tetzlaff. Followed by a discussion between Joyce Mosley, researcher and descendent of the...
Reading Promise (Innovative Early Literacy Campaign) Launch Event – Apr 6
Free Library of Philadelphia
Reading Promise, an innovative early literacy campaign for families on public transit is beginning in April! Featuring Graphic that says Come aboard the reading promise large, vibrant artwork and...
One Book, One Philadelphia Celebration – Apr 27
Free Library of Philadelphia
To officially start the 20th annual program season of One Book, One Philadelphia, join us for a conversation between 2022 featured authors Quiara Alegría Hudes and Lilliam Rivera. Hudes is the...
Regional Industries & STEM Education – Apr 8
Philadelphia Education Fund
The Philadelphia Education Fund is collaborating with Glaxo-Smith-Kline on the Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective. Through this partnership, we are convening a group of regional industries engaged...
Webinar: Food for Thought: Health and Hunger – Apr 8
Philabundance
We invite you to our upcoming Food for Thought: Virtual Conversation Series kick off on Friday, April 8th, 2022 at Noon with our first conversation: Health and Hunger. Food for Thought is a...
5th Annual Philadelphia Trauma Training Virtual Conference – Jun 24
Thomas Jefferson University
The 5th Annual Philadelphia Trauma Training Conference, Youth Mental Health Promotion: The Time is Now (Online/Virtual Conference) will be held July 14-15, 2022. This unique training conference will...
Webinar: Child Poverty in America: Where Do We Go from Here? – Apr 21
Temple University Public Policy Lab
Join the Public Policy Lab for our Policy Roundtable, “Child Poverty in America: Where Do We Go from Here?” We are delighted to bring together policymakers, scholars, and advocates to...
1st Annual Justice in Education Summit – Apr 23
Children First
Across southeastern PA, youth advocates have organized and stood up for what they believe in, and are laying the groundwork for change in their schools and organizations. Now we want to hear from...
PA STEM Coalition Meeting: Supporting Mentoring and Math Instruction with AI Software – Apr 7
PA STEM Coalition
Upcoming PA STEM Coalition: Supporting Mentoring and Math Instruction with AI Software on April 7th from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Presenter: Shivang Gupta, Product Lead, Personalized Learning²...
Virtual Career Fair, Society for Industrial & Applied Maths. (SIAM) – Apr 20
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)
Are you looking for new career opportunities in applied mathematics, computational science, or data science? Join Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) for a Virtual Career Fair on...
Virtual Trauma-Informed Mentoring Training – Apr 13
MENTOR Independence Region
Get the skills and strategies you need in your mentoring role to support youth in developing resilience to cope with the effects of trauma. In this virtual training for mentors, participants will:...
Virtual Event: Faith, Race, & Literary Healing: Nella Larsen and Claude McKay – Apr 21
Cabrini University
Cabrini University’s Center for Global Learning and Office of DEI and Belonging, in partnership with Alvernia University’s Office for Mission, Diversity and Inclusion is excited to host Dr....
Philly VIP Small Business Formation Virtual Clinic – Apr 28
Philadelphia VIP
Starting a new business venture and not sure where to begin? On Thursday, April 28th, Philadelphia VIP is offering free 1-hour consultations with volunteer attorneys from Vanguard and Morgan Lewis to...
Learn about Partners for Campus-Community Engagement – Apr 6,14,29
Campus Compact of New York and Pennsylvania
Campus Compact of New York and Pennsylvania is changing its name…and mission, vision, and focus! We are eager to entertain your questions regarding the announcement of our new organization,...
Virtual Public Safety Meeting: Community Conversation with the Police Department – Apr 5
Mayor's Commission on People with Disabilities
Join Philadelphia Police Commissioner, Danielle Outlaw, Police Department leadership, and the Mayor’s Commission on People with Disabilities for a conversation around Public Safety and updates...
5th Brothas Stroll for Black Male Health – Apr 23
Mayor's Office of Black Male Engagement
The Brothas Stroll Health Walk is a neighborhood-based walk supporting Black men and boys by providing access to health and work resources, medical screenings, connections with neighbors, and...
Online Event: Bilingual and Multilingual Learning (Adult Ed.) – Apr 22
City of Philadelphia Office of Children and Families Adult Education
How can we make and support effective bilingual or multilingual environments? We’ll unpack strategies for creating and sustaining effective bilingual or multilingual environments beyond...
Online Event: Formative Assessment for ABE/ESL Students (Adult Ed.) – Apr 22
City of Philadelphia Office of Children and Families Adult Education
(Audience may include: Instructors, Tutors) Participants will be able to define formative assessment and describe “best practices” related to formative assessment. Later, participants will...
Online Event: Lesson Plan Development for the Adult Education ESL Classroom – Apr 29
City of Philadelphia Office of Children and Families Adult Education
(Audience may include: Instructors, Tutors) Participants will identify the benefits of writing lesson plans that address reading, writing, speaking, and listening. They will then identify the...
New Resources
Phila. FY23 Budget Proposal and Five Year Plan
City of Philadelphia
Over the past two years, the City, along with all of our partner organizations across the region, stepped up to provide unprecedented support for our people in a time of great need....
Free Library’s Philly Career Launch Spring Programming
Free Library of Philadelphia
The Free Library supports job seekers within the Business Resource & Innovation Center (BRIC). We provide current information and resources on changing careers, job searching techniques, and...
National Library Week 2022 – Apr 3-9
Free Library of Philadelphia
Did you know that National Library Week is April 3–9? This year’s theme is “Connect with your Library,” celebrating libraries as places to connect to technology, as well as with...
Lesson Plan: Unpacking the Symbolism of Monuments and Memorials
Pulitzer Center
Following the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s, a wave of contrasting monuments and memorials arose in the United States: those dedicated to the Confederacy, and those honoring civil...
New Issue: Liberal Education
American Association of Colleges & Universities
A new issue of Liberal Education, A Window to the World: Virtual reality and global learning (Winter 2022), is now available. Some of the articles include: “Expansive Inclusivity,”...
Rewriting Partnerships: Community Perspectives on Community-Based Learning
University Press of Colorado
In celebration of the book Rewriting Partnerships: Community Perspectives on Community-Based Learning by Rachel Shah winning the IARSLCE Publication of the Year Award, the publisher has agreed to...
Documentary Short: Inner City Meets Ivy League
Freethink
Inner City Meets Ivy League is a 10 minute documentary style film and story featuring University-Assisted Community School (UACS) partnership involving Penn’s Netter Center for Community...
City of Philadelphia 24-hour Violence Prevention Hotline
City of Philadelphia
Philadelphians can now dial 2-1-1 to get access to resources and services for violence prevention in the city. This hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. To use the...
Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Report for 2020-2021
City of Philadelphia Department of Planning and Development
The Division of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) uses federal, state, local, and foundation funding to assess and address Philadelphia’s housing and community development needs. The Housing...
Partnerships Classifieds
Phila. STEM Equity Collective Village Advisory Council Applications
Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective
The Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective is looking for adults for its 2022-23 Village Advisory Council (VAC). Since it “takes a village,” we are calling on parents, guardians, caregivers,...
Open Call for Volunteer Commissioners for the Mayor’s Commission on People with Disabilities – Apr 30
Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities
Interested in an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated group of volunteers working to make Philadelphia a better place for our community? Join the Mayor’s Commission on People with...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Call for Proposals: National College Attainment Network Conf – Apr 10
National College Attainment Network
Join NCAN at our national conference, “Advancing the Right to Postsecondary Attainment,” from September 12-14, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia. We are looking forward to returning to an...
Grant Opportunities
Action Research on Mathematics Teaching Practices Grant – May 1
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics invites applications for research to improve teaching of mathematics Founded in 1920, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) is the...
NFL Foundation Grassroots program – May 31
Local Initiatives Support Coalition
LISC Sports & Recreation Department invites proposals for NFL Foundation Grassroots program The LISC Sports & Recreation Department has issued a request for proposals for its NFL Foundation...
Youth Service America Partner Grants for 2022-2023 – Apr 20
Youth Service America
Youth Service America (YSA) will award $400,000+ in YSA Partner Grants for the 2022-2023 academic year to help our partners across the country increase opportunities and break down barriers to youth...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Associate Director, Institutional Giving, Episcopal Community Services
Episcopal Community Services
SUMMARY Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Associate Director, Institutional Giving raises funds for Episcopal Community Services. The position is focused on strengthening...
Educator/Social Media Support (Part Time), Philly Goat Project
The Philly Goat Project
The Philly Goat Project is hiring an Educator/Social Media Support person. Lead and organize school visits, help with community events, assist with media content, and become BFFs with 13 goats....
Human Resources & Operations Manager, OCCCDA
Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association
SUMMARY: The Human Resources & Operations Manager is the point of contact for new employees, communication to staff, conflict resolution, policy compliance, and organizational culture. As a...
Program Director, OCCCDA
Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association
SUMMARY: Based in the Oxford Circle neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA, the Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association (OCCCDA) is seeking a Program Director. The mission of OCCCDA is...
Education Coordinator, World Affairs Council
World Affairs Council of Philadelphia
Position Overview The Education Coordinator is a temporary position with hybrid work environment that will be responsible for assisting with the administration of the World Affairs Council of...
Summer Writing Instructor, Phila. Futures
Philadelphia Futures
Philadelphia Futures provides low-income, first-generation-to-college students with the tools, resources, and opportunities necessary for admission to and success in college. Our direct access...
Summer Science Instructor, Phila. Futures
Philadelphia Futures
Philadelphia Futures provides low-income, first-generation-to-college students with the necessary tools, resources, and opportunities for college admission and success. Our direct access programs,...
Summer Camp Assistant Coordinator, Riverbend
Riverbend Environmental Education Center
Riverbend Environmental Education Center is seeking self-motivated, energetic, and passionate educators to be a part of the staff of Riverbend’s Summer Exploration Day Camp. Each week children...
Assistant Camp Counselor, Riverbend
Riverbend Environmental Education Center
Riverbend Environmental Education Center is seeking self-motivated, energetic, and passionate educators to be a part of the staff of Riverbend’s Summer Exploration Day Camp. Each week children...
Lead Camp Counselor, Riverbend
Riverbend Environmental Education Center
Riverbend Environmental Education Center is seeking self-motivated, energetic, and passionate educators to be a part of the staff of Riverbend’s Summer Exploration Day Camp. Each week children...
Lead College Access Program Coordinator, TRIO Program, PEF
Philadelphia Education Fund
The Philadelphia Education Fund (PEF) seeks a Lead College Access Program Coordinator to support and strengthen the reach and impact of its College Access Program at a new partner high school....
Miscellaneous
Webinar: AmeriCorps NCCC: A to Z – Dec 7
AmeriCorps
Are you considering serving wtih AmeriCorps? Join us on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, 4:00 PM for AmeriCorps NCCC: A to Z. Join us for a detailed overview of AmeriCorps...
A Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships Convening: Child Tax Credit – Dec 10
National Academy of Public Administration
The National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy)’s recently established Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships (the Center) is excited to announce its first convening. The Center,...
The Center for Social Impact Strategy (CSIS) Executive Programs
University of Pennsylvania
The Center for Social Impact Strategy (CSIS) at the University of Pennsylvania is currently accepting applications for our 2022 cohorts. Taking place over 4-8 months, our Executive...
Webinar: Examining Undergraduates’ Career Preparations Experiences – Dec 8
Strada Education Network
How do students experience the development of the skills and confidence they need to be successful in their future careers? In 2021, more than 50,000 undergraduates from over 90 colleges and...
Call for Nominations for Board Members: PA-ACE – Dec 15
Pennsylvania American Council on Education Women's Network
PA-ACE is the Pennsylvania branch of the American Council on Education (ACE) Women’s Network. The Board of PA-ACE is seeking nominations for open positions in this all-volunteer organization....
Webinar: Establishing a fund for anchor institutions and national work initiative: pursuing just and equitable communities in light of COVID-19 – Dec 13
Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
The Anchor Institutions Task Force (AITF) has been circulating a policy brief calling for a Fund for Anchor Institutions and a Work Initiative, both of which would create greater alignment between...
Sustainability
Film Festival: Day of Cinema for the Climate – Nov 20
Drexel University
Drexel University and the Academy of Natural Sciences are proud to support our first-ever student organized and run Film Festival! One day only, Saturday, November 20, the Cinema for the Climate at...
Call for Proposals: The Role of Higher Education in Nurturing Sustainable Communities – Dec 17
Albion College
The Role of Higher Education in Nurturing Sustainable Communities, June 6 – 8, 2022. Colleges and universities play important roles in developing both the leaders of tomorrow and the communities in...
Faculty Updates
Webinar: Neighborhood Democracy: Building Anchor Partnerships between Colleges and Their Local Communities – Nov 10
Stylus Publishing
Richard Guarasci, author of the forthcoming book, Neighborhood Democracy, will be discussing the critical role of higher education in supporting and sustaining an equitable and vibrant American...
New Book: Strategic Community Partnerships, Philanthropy, and Nongovernmental Organization
Edward Elgar Publishing
This important book focuses on particular aspects of the development and implementation of community partnerships based in – and focused – on neighborhoods, municipalities, and regions....
Webinar: Establishing a fund for anchor institutions and national work initiative: pursuing just and equitable communities in light of COVID-19 – Dec 13
Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
The Anchor Institutions Task Force (AITF) has been circulating a policy brief calling for a Fund for Anchor Institutions and a Work Initiative, both of which would create greater alignment between...
How to Set College Students Up for Success after Graduation
Strada Education Network
As a university president, Strada’s Ruth Watkins focused on degree completion. But now she, like hundreds of other higher education leaders, is coming to understand it isn’t enough....
Call for Proposals: The Role of Higher Education in Nurturing Sustainable Communities – Dec 17
Albion College
The Role of Higher Education in Nurturing Sustainable Communities, June 6 – 8, 2022. Colleges and universities play important roles in developing both the leaders of tomorrow and the communities in...
Webinar: Exploring the Five Characteristics of University-Assisted Community Schools – Nov 12
Binghamton University
Please join the Netter Center UACS Regional Training Center at Binghamton University for our next virtual community of practice event: Exploring the Five Characteristics of University-Assisted...
Webinar: Building Ethical and Collaborative Relationships with Community Partners – Dec 9
Campus Compact
Building Ethical and Collaborative Relationships with Community Partners: A Focus on White Saviorism, how it Shows up in Community Engagement and how to Address It In this webinar we will discuss...
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