The Home Depot Foundation invites applications for its Veteran Housing Grants Program, which will award grants ranging between $100,000 and $500,000 to support the construction and rehabilitation of permanent supportive multifamily housing for veterans. Grants will be awarded solely for the physical construction of such housing (i.e., hard costs). The foundation does not provide funding for soft costs such as furnishings, rental subsidies, tenant services, etc. The target population served through the program is honorably discharged veterans, at or below 80 percent AMI.

Priority will be given to “large” cities, defined by the foundation as those with populations of more than 300,000 people. The foundation has identified a specific focus on projects located in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, San Diego, Seattle, and Tampa.

Applicants must be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, have been in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service for at least five years, and have a current operating budget of at least $300,000.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Home Depot Foundation website.

Deadline: July 8, 2022

The American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation (AAFP) advances family medicine through philanthropy, using humanitarian, educational, and scientific programming to improve health.

To that end, the AAFP invites applications for its Family Medicine Cares USA program. Launched in 2011, this humanitarian initiative helps fund free clinics in the United States, with AAFP member physicians serving in a leadership role. Grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded to support new and existing clinics that exhibit a primary care focus to support the purchase of tangible items, such as exam tables, EHR systems, and medical equipment.

To be eligible, applicants have opened or will open within six months of the application deadline date; have received or are in the process of receiving the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Seal of Excellence; will provide or are providing services at no cost to uninsured and medically underserved patients; and have an AAFP member family physician who maintains ongoing involvement with patient care at the clinic.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the AAFP website.

Deadline: July 15, 2022 7:00 p.m. CT

The Burroughs Wellcome Fund serves and strengthens society by nurturing a diverse group of leaders in biomedical sciences to improve human health through education and powering discovery in frontiers of greatest need.

To that end, the fund invites applications for its Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants program, which aims to stimulate the growth of new connections between scholars working in largely disconnected fields who could together change the course of climate change’s impact on human health. Over the next two years, BWF will dedicate $1 million to supporting small, early-stage grants of between $2,500 and $50,000 toward achieving this goal.

BWF is particularly but not exclusively interested in activities that build connections between basic/early biomedical scientific approaches and ecological, environmental, geological, geographic, and planetary-scale thinking, as well as population-focused fields including epidemiology, public health, and demography, economics, and urban planning. Also of interest is work piloting new approaches or new interactions toward reducing the impact of health-centered activities, for example, developing more sustainable systems for health care, care delivery, and biomedical research systems. Another area of interest is preparation for the impacts of extreme weather and other crises that can drive large-scale disruptions that immediately impact human health and healthcare delivery. Public outreach, climate communication, and education efforts focused on the intersection of climate and health are also appropriate for this call.

To be eligible, applicants must be nonprofit organizations or degree-granting institutions in the United States or Canada.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Burroughs Wellcome Fund website.

Deadline: June 29, 2022 4:00 p.m. ET

The Drama Program Manager is primarily responsible for the ASAP Drama program, a citywide initiative that nurtures young people’s powers of expression, teamwork skills and cultural knowledge through after school club meetings, group performances, and attending professional productions. ASAP Drama is a Barrymore Award-nominated theater education program that uses arts-integration strategies to help schools and community centers build literacy-rich environments outside of the school day. Through a variety of theatrical experiences and workshops led by professional teaching artists, ASAP Drama students are welcomed into Philadelphia’s vibrant arts community and exposed to a variety of artistic disciplines.

We’re looking for individuals who:

• Are passionate about empowering youth, strengthening communities, and providing equitable educational opportunities
• Have at least 3 years’ experience with youth development programs, education, or community outreach
• Are passionate advocates for arts education and interested in pursuing a career in arts administration
• Value creativity, critical thinking, and attention to detail
• Display strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate impact in collaborative settings to accomplish strategic goals
• Can multi-task and organize multiple long-term projects with overlapping deadlines
• Are familiar with the Philadelphia school system, preferably as an alumnus
• Have experience working with the local Philadelphia theatre community
• Have the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends
• Have experience managing a team of volunteers and/or paid support staff
• Required education: minimum Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience as a teaching artist preferred but not required
• Be able to obtain clearances required to work with youth (available through ASAP)

Learn more and apply.

The Debate Program Coordinator works with the Debate Program Manager to empower youth and strengthen communities in Philadelphia through high quality scholastic debate programming. Since 2006, ASAP has organized the Philadelphia Scholastic Debate League, one of the largest urban debate leagues in the country. Following the National Speech and Debate Association rules for Public Forum Debate, middle and high school students learn to appreciate different perspectives while creating persuasive arguments and on a wide range of timely and complex topics.

We’re looking for individuals who:

• Are passionate about empowering youth, strengthening communities, and providing equitable educational opportunities
• Are enthusiastic champions for student voice and excited to develop the public speaking and leadership skills of Philadelphia youth
• Value creativity, critical thinking, and attention to detail
• Display strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate impact in collaborative settings to accomplish strategic goals
• Can multi-task and organize multiple long-term projects with overlapping deadlines
• Are familiar with the Philadelphia school system, preferably as an alumnus
• Have some experience with youth development programs, education, or community outreach
• Have the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends
• Required education: minimum Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Be able to obtain clearances required to work with youth (available through ASAP)

Learn more and apply.

Presented by The Community Health Training Alliance

Dates: June 1 – 30, 2022

Join us for a series of webinars throughout the month of June, discussing the importance of building community and health advocacy as it pertains to HIV prevention and treatment, COVID 19, mental helath, and other public health-related matters.

Learn more and register.

The Challenge will provide 201 grants to young people seeking to serve their communities. Young people ages 13-19 across the country are encouraged to apply now for the $300 grants. Projects can address any issue/need that youth are passionate about.

Learn more and apply.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until limited funds are allocated.

This immersion in leadership development has young people (ages 14-18) explore their identities and leadership skills through interactions with inspiring leaders.

Participants will hear from national service leaders, as well as other workshop presenters and peers, and apply their learnings to action-planning. Key to this leadership development is an inquiry process that sparks creativity and social and emotional learning including:

• Empowerment – contribution to community
• Positive Values – caring, equality and justice, and responsibility
• Positive Identity – personal power, self-esteem, sense of purpose, positive view of the future
• Social Competencies – planning and decision-making, cultural competencies, peaceful conflict resolution

Dates: June 17-18, 2022

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We’ve compiled our annual list of Summer of Service events and opportunities that you can participate in this summer.

Individuals, families, summer camps, summer school classes, and youth groups can also use Youth Service America’s (YSA) free resources in the Youth Service Knowledge Center to help you plan your own Summer of Service projects too!

Visit the Youth Service Knowledge Center.

Learn more and apply.

Accepting applications until June 24, 2022.

Job Description: The Alliance for a Just Philadelphia is seeking a part-time administrative coordinator to help convene and provide logistical support for the full coalition of 22 organizations. The administrative coordinator would be responsible for providing logistical support, including scheduling meetings and following up on next steps, for the Alliance for a Just Philadelphia facilitation team, as well as the full Alliance coalition (and its smaller working groups). The Administrative Coordinator position is seated within 215 People’s Alliance Education fund, a multi-racial collaborative dedicated to fighting for equity and justice in Philadelphia. The fiscal sponsor of 215PA is Movement Alliance Project.

Background: Formed in 2018, the Alliance for a Just Philadelphia is a broad multi-issue coalition of 22 organizations in Philadelphia. In early 2019, the Alliance launched the People’s Platform ahead of the City Council elections, and held a large 1000-person forum to ask every City Council candidate where they stood. Since 2019, the Alliance has been active in putting forward a People’s Bailout Plan in response to the COVID-19 crisis, fighting for a just Philadelphia budget. The work of the Alliance will ramp up as the 2023 municipal elections grow closer.

Responsibilities:

• Provide logistical support for the full Alliance for a Just Philadelphia including: finding group meeting times, provide technical support via Zoom for meetings, providing in person support for meetings (when able)
• Managing our collective google drive (organizing, making sure files are in the right place/accessible)
• Logistical support for working groups (including supporting facilitators of working groups during the meetings, with note-taking or organizing notes/materials)
• Following up with organizations around coalition needs
• Attending 215PA staff meetings, check-ins, and supporting the host organization as necessary

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail, task management skills and prompt follow up
• Strong interpersonal skills, desire to be part of a team
• Experience using Doodle or other group scheduling software
• Experience with Google Drive
• Experience using Zoom and scheduling meetings through Zoom
• Experience with writing emails, responding to email promptly
• Experience with Signal or other group messaging system
• High discretion
• Deep commitment to ending white supremacy and radically changing economic system through redistribution of wealth
• Deep commitment to centering leadership of BIPOC leaders and organizations

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience producing social media content, newsletters, and organizational communications.
• Experience coordinating volunteers.
• Experience working with c3 and c4 organizations.
• Experience working with groups in Pennsylvania

This position would be part-time based in Philadelphia through the end of 2023, with possibility for extension. The position is a part time, 15 hours/week, salaried at $19,200 (about $24.60/ hour) with benefits. There is a possibility for additional hours after the first three months. The position is hybrid with varying hours but includes required attendance at the monthly A4JP evening meeting and 215PA staffing. The position would be co-managed by 215PA and the A4JP facilitation team, and a schedule will be confirmed in a collaborative manner upon hire. Ideal start date is July 1, 2022.

Deadline to apply is June 10, 2022.

Apply.

Primary Functions:

• Facilitate and support the smooth operation of the six Advancement Sub-committees through the handling of inquiries, meeting notifications, preparation of reports and minutes, and other related duties.
• Support donor relations by assisting with prospect research, preparing mailings, pulling reports from Raiser’s Edge, coordinating donations of items (“gifts-in-kind”), and welcoming and orienting volunteers, all as requested.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Chief Advancement Officer on all Advancement Sub-committee activities and support, including scheduling meetings and drafting minutes with a high degree of accuracy.
• Maintain accurate electronic filing system, including of Sub-committee minutes and agendas.
• Assist the Advancement department and Advancement Sub-committees in the planning and implementation of donor cultivation and stewardship activities.

• Perform prospect research as requested, utilizing Raiser’s Edge Research Point and internet search vehicles.
• Support the planning and execution of Subcommittee-sponsored donor events (as needed).
• Coordinate donations of items (“gifts-in-kind”) and assist with welcoming and orienting volunteers.
• Represent the Advancement team with a high degree of professionalism in all contacts with staff, donors, volunteers, and the public.

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Anthology Together 2022 (#AT22) is the destination for education professionals featuring keynotes by industry thought leaders, peer-driven discussions, best practices sharing, and a variety of networking opportunities. Learn from the best institutions and organizations in education on how they inspire and achieve greatness.

Dates: July 11-14, 2022

Location: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida

Learn more and register.

Ten years ago, in the article, “Service Learning as a Pedagogy of Whiteness,” Mitchell Donahue & Young-Law demonstrated that it is all too common for community-engaged learning to perpetuate white privilege and racism. They offered a case study of a typical service-learning course, analysis, and suggestions of strategies to interrupt the normalized patterns present in much of service learning.

Join our learning circle to hear case studies from experts in the field and a facilitated discussion based on reflections of service learning.

Register.

Apply on our website today!

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We are thrilled to offer our world-renowned classroom and laboratory activities through a social, online platform.
During a two-week window, teacher scan participate from anywhere, pacing the lectures, readings, and assignments to fit their learning needs. Even online, teacher scan still expect to interact with other teachers, receive feedback from our instructors, and gain hands-on experience with BioBuilder’s labs.

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Throughout the conference, we will explore topics such as marketing cities for talent; new models to earn while you learn, connecting remote workers to place and supporting underserved talent populations. Plus, plenty of time to network and brainstorm with cities across the country.

Registration:

Register by July 31st to take advantage of the early bird registration fee of $350. Beginning August 1, registration will be $400.

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This summer, the Division of Diversity, Inclusion, and Civic Engagement has partnered with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to provide jobs for youth in Camden and Pennsauken who are interested in learning more about environmental justice and sustainability.

Youth will be given the opportunity to:

• Engage with nature while gaining valuable hands-on conservation experience
• Understand the management and regulation of New Jersey’s air, land, and water quality
• Develop local and invasive plant species identification skills

This program will offer youth an avenue for learning the skills necessary for pursuing a career in environmental protection, conservation, and stewardship. Youth will be provided with an orientation to environmental protection, followed by five weeks of rotational experiences across the entire state of New Jersey with learning about the environment, sustainability, field trips to aquariums and wastewater treatment plants, marking and maintaining nature trails, urban fishing program education, helping to deliver nature programs and so much more.

• Jobs will run between July-August.
• Full-time.
• $15/hour

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Co-host Changing the Conversation Together will delve into how its method of deep canvassing has turned nonvoters into voters over the last few elections with the help of volunteers like you. Then, they’ll guide you in developing your voting story to take door to door in group outings from late June through the November general election.

Date and Time: Tuesday, June 21, 5:30-7:00 pm

Location: Fitler Club, The Square, 24 South 24th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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Employment in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields in the United States is not equitable. Women, particularly Black and Hispanic women, are underrepresented in many sub-sectors of STEM and face larger wage gaps than in other fields. They are also far likelier than men and women in other fields to report workplace discrimination, including feeling isolated, being treated as incompetent, and getting passed over for promotions.

These inequities are not new. STEM’s lack of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is often attributed in part to a “leaky pipeline”—the idea that despite interest and the ability to succeed in STEM careers, women tend not to pursue or remain in them. This metaphor, which has circulated for decades, draws attention to decision-making moments when women divert from STEM paths, such as when declaring an undergraduate major or starting a family. But while life decisions like these have ripple effects on women’s careers—and while we need to better support them and others historically excluded from STEM to enter and remain in the field—the lack of diversity in STEM isn’t just about individual choices. It’s also about systemic barriers and layers of biases.

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