The week of
October 4, 2022
PHENND Events/Activities
Webinar: Restorative Justice in our Schools and our Community – Oct 19
PHENND
Please join us for our upcoming PHENND K-16 webinar Restorative Justice in our Schools and our Community which will be held on Wednesday, October 19 from 10:00am to 11:30am via Zoom. This session...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Workshops on Financial Inclusion for People with Disabilities – Oct 6
Mayor's Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity
Starting in October (October 6), the Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity (CEO) is partnering with the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, the Federal Deposit Insurance...
Nonprofit Job Fair – Oct 13
Free Library of Philadelphia
The Nonprofit Job Fair will return to Parkway Central Library on Thursday, October 13, 3:00 – 5:00 PM. Local nonprofit employers and other local support agencies will be available, so wear...
Celebrating Indigenous Culture, Free Library’s Culinary Literacy Center – Oct 11
Free Library of Philadelphia
Native people from the six nations that make up the Haudenosaunee Confederacy have been growing, processing, and cooking Haudenosaunee White Corn, or flour corn, for hundreds of years. Join us in...
Chronicling Resistance: The Exhibition, Free Library of Philadelphia
Free Library of Philadelphia
Officially opened to the public last month, Chronicling Resistance: The Exhibition reveals what eight local activists, cultural organizers, and artists unearthed when they dug deeply into the same...
Regional Industries and STEM Education Virtual Meeting – Oct 17
Philadelphia Education Fund
The Philadelphia Education Fund, in collaboration with the Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective, has assembled a group of organizations interested in partnerships between Regional Industries and STEM...
Hybrid Event: International Climate Symposium – Oct 24-26
Dickinson College
SCIENCE-BASED CHOICES FOR CLIMATE ACTION: INSIGHTS FROM THE IPCC 6TH ASSESSMENT REPORT All are invited to attend Science-Based Choices for Climate Action, Insights from the IPCC 6th Assessment...
Virtual Event: A Community Conversation around Food Insecurity – Oct 26
Partners for Campus-Community Engagement (PCCE)
Join the United Way of the Duchess-Orange Region for A Community Conversation around Food Insecurity On October 26, 2022, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Agenda: I: Welcome: Jeannie Montano, UWDOR President...
Judge Higginbotham Mural Community Paint Day – Oct 7
Mural Arts Philadelphia
Take part in this historic tribute by joining us at this community paint day where you can paint the mural! Mural Arts Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Citizen, and the University of Pennsylvania Carey...
Promising Practices for Integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Bryn Mawr – Oct 26
Bryn Mawr College
We see cultural humility as an ever-evolving commitment to curiosity and flexibility. As mission-driven organizations, we aspire to build workplaces where individuals are valued and feel a sense of...
Public Service Loan Forgiveness and You: Info & Webinars – Oct 31
Philadelphia Federal Credit Union
As an employee of a non-profit 501(c)3 or government agency, you and your colleagues are some of the 550,000 people who will benefit from temporary changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness....
Academic Community Impact Summit at TESU (For Trenton Area Organizations) – Oct 5
Thomas Edison State University
We are excited for the opportunity to bring together current and prospective Thomas Edison State University (TESU) students, community partners and local organizations to discuss how we can address...
Webinar: PA Statewide STEM Ecosystem Coalition: Community Conversation and Check-in – Oct 6
PA Statewide STEM Ecosystem
Join us for the Pennsylvania Statewide STEM Ecosystem (PSSE) Coalition Community Conversation and Check-in on Thursday, October 6, 2022, 4:00-5:00 PM, led by LaTrenda Sherill, Working Group...
Teacher-Leader Virtual Professional Development, Center for Black Educator Development
The Center for Black Educator Development
The Professional Learning Team will offer a series of no-cost workshops to school leaders and teachers grounded in cultural proficiency competencies and pursuits beginning in October 2022. The...
Summer Search, Seeking Young Professionals to Join Associate Board – Oct 25
Summer Search Philadelphia
Come join Summer Search Philadelphia as we celebrate another transformative summer, and come learn why our mentorship is meaningful! Summer Search Philadelphia has a networking event to get to know...
New Resources
How to Find Free Food in Philadelphia
City of Philadelphia
All Philadelphians can find free food and meals using the City’s locator. The free food locator is available in six languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian, and French. It...
October Is Health Literacy Month
Free Library of Philadelphia
October is Health Literacy Month, a month dedicated to finding, understanding, and using health information to make informed decisions! The Free Library offers numerous ways to help you on your...
New SNAP Income Guidelines
Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger
Every October 1st the SNAP income guidelines are adjusted to reflect changes in the cost of living. This year, in addition to the usual annual adjustment, the Department of Human Services (DHS)...
Register Your STEM Program: Philadelphia STEM Education Directory
Philadelphia Education Fund
The Philadelphia STEM Education Directory is a free searchable map of a variety of opportunities in STEM in the Greater Philadelphia Area. There is no cost to be included in this searchable map. If...
Research Report: Advancing Racial Equity through Federally Funded Public Transit, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Projects
Urban Institute
A recent Urban Institute report finds that equitable access to quality and reliable transportation is key to advancing racial equity. In addition to prioritizing equality, many federal grant programs...
New Report: The Impact of Vote-By-Mail Policies on Voter Turnout.
Deliver My Vote Education Fund
Deliver My Vote Education Fund, in partnership with National Vote At Home Institute and The Andrew Goodman Foundation, is proud to announce a new research publication examining the impact of...
New Installments: Civics for Change Series, Andrew Goodman Foundation
Andrew Goodman Foundation
We’re sharing THREE new installments of the Civics for Change blog series. We’ve all experienced that moment — when we’re watching the news, reading an article, or participating in a...
United Way: New Nonprofit Resources Open for Registration – Oct 7
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
The United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ) Nonprofit Finance Accelerator and other capacity-building and leadership development programs for nonprofits are now open for...
A New Look at Anchor Economies Across the Nation
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Often called anchor institutions, hospitals and higher education institutions contribute $ trillion in goods and services to the economy each year and directly or indirectly support almost one in 10...
SPARC Mobile Science Lab Program Available
SPARC
We offer a mobile science program to schools all over the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. SPARC educates and inspires students to think about biomedical science and STEM-related careers in ways...
Liberal Education: Our Pale Blue Dot, Colleges and universities have a large part to play in saving our planet
American Association of Colleges & Universities
A special issue of Liberal Education, Our Pale Blue Dot: Colleges and universities have a large part to play in saving our planet, Vol 108, No. 3, is now available. Some of the article included are:...
Podcast: Building the Black Educator Pipeline
The Center for Black Educator Development
Follow the Building the Black Educator Pipeline podcast on your preferred podcast platform and leave a review if you enjoy these powerful conversations. Brightbeam and the Center for Black Educator...
New Report: The Effects of Community-Based Engagement in Higher Education: What We Know and Questions that Remain
American Association of Colleges & Universities
New Report Examines What Is Known about the Effects of College Student Participation in Community-Based and Civic Engagement Experiences The American Association of Colleges and Universities...
Partnerships Classifieds
Volunteers Needed to Serve As Greeters and Basic Tax Preparers, CHOP Medical Financial Partnership
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) acknowledges poverty as one of the most powerful social determinants of health. That’s why CHOP’s Medical Financial Partnership (MFP) offers free,...
Partners Needed: Safe-Hub Tent-or-Treat – Oct 29
Safe-Hub Philadelphia
Join Safe-Hub, Scanlon Rec Center, and Snyder Hockey on October 29, 2022, 4:00-7:30 PM in hosting a Tent-or-Treat at Scanlon (1099 E Venango s) for 400+ children and families to grab candy safely....
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Call for Proposals: ASPA Virtual 2023 Annual Conference – Nov 4
American Society for Public Administration (ASPA)
The American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) has launched its 2023 Annual Conference Call for Proposals. Taking place online, Monday, March 20 – Friday, March 24, the 2023 conference...
PA National Organization for Student Success (PA-NOSS) Annual Conference & Call for Proposals – Nov 3-4
PA National Organization for Student Success
Our upcoming conference is in Lancaster, PA on November 3-4. The Theme for this year’s conferenece is Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and its connection to educational and social...
Call for Manuscripts: Developing and sustaining institutional support for community-engaged research – Nov 15
Metropolitan Universities journal
Metropolitan Universities journal disseminates scholarship and research relevant to urban and metropolitan universities. Articles amplify the mission of CUMU by reinforcing the value of place-based...
Grant Opportunities
Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Fund – Jun 15
American Psychological Foundation
American Psychological Foundation invites applications for Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Fund The American Psychological Foundation invites applications for the Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Fund,...
Saucony Run For Good Foundation – Jun 15
Saucony Run for Good Foundation
Saucony Run For Good Foundation invites applications for youth running programs The Saucony Run For Good Foundation is committed to improving the lives of children by helping to prevent and reduce...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
9th Grade Summer Bridge ELA Teacher, Steppingstone Scholars
Steppingstone Scholars
Steppingstone Scholars provides talented, underserved students in the City of Philadelphia with access to high-quality academic and workforce opportunities. Through consistent engagement, advising,...
Data Collectors (Part-Time), Fab Youth Philly – May 30
Fab Youth Philly
Every summer, in Philadelphia, there are up to 500 streets designated as playstreets that are run by Philadelphia parks & recreation (PPR). Playstreets are closed to traffic and open to...
Summer STEM Staff Person (Part-Time), McKinney Center
Philadelphia Education Fund
The McKinney Center for STEM Education is seeking a part-time staff person to help design, administer, facilitate, and evaluate an exciting STEM professional development program. These activities...
Director of Travel and Recreational Programs, Kensington Soccer
Kensington Soccer Club
Join a growing and thriving organization with strong community relationships, dedicated coaches, and a pay-what-you-can model that prioritizes inclusion and access. Help us eliminate barriers by...
2022-2023 FoodCorps Service Year
FoodCorps
FoodCorps is a national non-profit organization with a mission to connect kids with foods that help them grow up healthy. FoodCorps service is focused on three main areas of service: Hands-on...
Manager, Health Programs, AFAHO
African Family Health Organization
African Family Health Organization (AFAHO) provides health, human and educational services and programs to the African and Caribbean immigrant and refugee communities in the greater Philadelphia...
9th Grade Summer Bridge Science Teacher, Steppingstone Scholars
Steppingstone Scholars
Steppingstone Scholars provides talented, underserved students in the City of Philadelphia with access to high-quality academic and workforce opportunities. Through consistent engagement, advising,...
9th Grade Summer Bridge Math Teacher, Steppingstone Scholars
Steppingstone Scholars
Steppingstone Scholars provides talented, underserved students in the City of Philadelphia with access to high-quality academic and workforce opportunities. Through consistent engagement, advising,...
Program Director, Playworks, PA
Playworks
ABOUT PLAYWORKS, at Playworks we believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. We are changing the school climate by leveraging the power of safe, fun, and healthy play at school...
AmeriCorps Playworks Coach
Playworks
ABOUT PLAYWORKS: We believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. We are changing the school climate by leveraging the power of safe, fun, and healthy play at school every day. We...
Summer Programs Nurse, Steppingstone Scholars
Steppingstone Scholars
Steppingstone Scholars provides talented, underserved students in the City of Philadelphia with access to high-quality academic and workforce opportunities. Through consistent engagement, advising,...
Director of Campus Ministry, Cristo Rey H.S.
Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School
Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School, a college preparatory, Catholic school for students of all faiths, nurtures and challenges young people to recognize and realize their full potential as they...
Chief Operating Officer, North10
North 10 Philadelphia
Through strong partnerships with a shared vision and mutual accountability, North10, Philadelphia works to improve the life outcomes for community members in Hunting Park-East Tioga by facilitating...
Miscellaneous
Webinar: Carnegie Community of Practice: Section 4 of the Application – Jun 7
Collaboratory
Collaboratory is facilitating a national community of practice focused on leveraging the Elective Classification framework as an opportunity to recruit allies and generate buy-in for community...
Online Event: Research Spotlight: Public School Enrollment Crisis – Jun 9
To&Through Project
Learn about Kids First Chicago’s new report on Chicago Public Schools’ enrollment crisis and its implications for equity issues and funding. About this event How are equity issues in Chicago...
Bringing Theory to Practice: The Paradigm Project
Bringing Theory to Practice
Bringing Theory to Practice is announcing the launch of an ambitious multiyear initiative, the Paradigm Project. The project will work to develop new models of holistic, inclusive, engaged learning...
Nature-Based STEM Community of Practice for Educators – Aug 2-4
Riverbend Environmental Education Center
This year-long, teacher centered program is designed to support teachers in building authentic, multidisciplinary learning experiences for students. We are building a network of formal teachers and...
Recruiting Black, Latino, 1st Gen & Low Income Students: TeenSHARP Striver Program
TeenSHARP
TeenSHARP is looking to recruit talented Black, Latino, First Generation and Low Income students (must fit one of those criteria) entering grades 9-11 for our Striver Program. TeenSHARP is a college...
Democratic Engagement
Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement Meeting 2022 – Jun 21-24
NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
The 2022 Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement conference brings together faculty, student affairs professionals, students, senior campus administrators, and community partners. Together, these...
For Students
Recruiting Black, Latino, 1st Gen & Low Income Students: TeenSHARP Striver Program
TeenSHARP
TeenSHARP is looking to recruit talented Black, Latino, First Generation and Low Income students (must fit one of those criteria) entering grades 9-11 for our Striver Program. TeenSHARP is a college...
Faculty Updates
Call for Proposals: Transforming Global Learning Practice: Time for Action – Jun 13
American Association of Colleges & Universities
The field of global learning, like higher education more broadly, has undergone a necessary period of reflection amid recent social, economic, and public health crises. To address the uncomfortable...
Webinar: Carnegie Community of Practice: Section 4 of the Application – Jun 7
Collaboratory
Collaboratory is facilitating a national community of practice focused on leveraging the Elective Classification framework as an opportunity to recruit allies and generate buy-in for community...
Bringing Theory to Practice: The Paradigm Project
Bringing Theory to Practice
Bringing Theory to Practice is announcing the launch of an ambitious multiyear initiative, the Paradigm Project. The project will work to develop new models of holistic, inclusive, engaged learning...
Call for Manuscripts: Developing and sustaining institutional support for community-engaged research – Nov 15
Metropolitan Universities journal
Metropolitan Universities journal disseminates scholarship and research relevant to urban and metropolitan universities. Articles amplify the mission of CUMU by reinforcing the value of place-based...
New Article: After the pandemic disrupted their high school educations, students are arriving at college unprepared
The Hechinger Report
Andrea Hernandez studied the multiplication table nearly every day during the summer between her third and fourth grade years. Sitting at her family’s kitchen table in Dallas while her mother...
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