The week of
December 13, 2022
PHENND Events/Activities
Trauma-Informed Teaching Series – Spring cohort
PHENND
In Spring 2023, PHENND will again offer a three-part series for educators in the Philadelphia region, to collectively learn about trauma, how it manifests itself in classroom settings, and how to...
College Success Webinars on PHENND YouTube Channel
PHENND’s YouTube Channel has been revived, thanks to our awesome Cristo Rey High School intern Kimonah. She has uploaded all of the past College Success Network webinars dating back to January...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Building a Culture of Reparations Intensive Course Info Session – Dec 13
Mayor's Commission on Faith-based and Interfaith Affairs
Join the Mayor’s Commission on Faith-Based and Interfaith Affairs for our final info session about our upcoming reparations intensive course. Get your questions answered and learn how to apply...
Webinar: Higher Education for More Just, Inclusive, Sustainable Communities? – Feb 2
The Community-Based Global Learning Collaborative
For more than a decade, community organizers, scholars, and practitioners have worked to leverage higher education courses and programs toward more just results at the intersection of civic and...
Webinar Series: Global Solidarity, Local Actions Toolkit – Feb 14,16,22
The Community-Based Global Learning Collaborative
The Interdependence: Global Solidarity and Local Actions Toolkit is a collective on-line learning initiative to bring together educators, organizers, and learners who all share a commitment to...
TILL Movie Screening & Producer Talk Back Session – Jan 17
Rutgers Camden
Racial trauma is an ongoing consequence of historical trauma. Through the sacred practice of storytelling we begin to reconcile racial trauma by changing the narratives that have led to racism,...
Virtual CEA Learning Series: Community Meeting Management – Jan 18
Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service
The Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) is about inspiring local community change through training and skills development. Sign up for this upcoming opportunity. Learn how to host a successful meeting and...
PCPR Monthly Meeting (Virtual): Tech Majors and Careers – Dec 15
Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable (PCPR)
How are you helping your students explore and choose majors and careers? Since career options are one of the most puzzling parts of the college selection process, Philadelphia College Prep...
New Resources
Language accessibility: the next big upgrade on Phila.gov
City of Philadelphia
The City of Philadelphia’s website is an important resource for Philadelphians to find the information they need for their everyday lives. On the site, residents can stay updated on City services,...
Webinar Recording: The 2022 CHIPS and Science Act’s Impact on STEM in Pennsylvania and Beyond
PA Statewide STEM Ecosystem
A recording is now available for the PA Statewide STEM Ecosystem (PSSE) Meeting on December 1st, 2022, The 2022 CHIPS and Science Act’s Impact on STEM in Pennsylvania and Beyond. Jan Morrison, the...
Resources for Out-of-School-Time Programs
U.S. Department of Education
The American Rescue Plan provides funding for implementing comprehensive, evidence-based programs to ensure resources respond to students’ academic, social, and emotional needs and address the...
New Article: Students Offer Lessons on Enhancing Engagement in Youth Programs
Child Trends
In a recent report, Child Trends highlight ways improve effective youth engagement in programs through four programmatic strategies provided by ninth-grade students. The key lessons are taken from...
Every Voice, Every Vote Launches
WHYY
Just as candidates are emerging vying to be the next mayor of Philadelphia, the largest journalism and community engagement collaboration the city has ever seen is launching to prepare residents for...
New E-Books Added To POWER Library For Pennsylvanians
PA Statewide STEM Ecosystem
Power Library via EBSCO E-BOOKS have added a collection of 892 new eBook titles that can help in school or business technology projects and to advance your career, hobby, or home-tech; and 66 Gale...
The 2022 CHIPS and Science Act’s Impact on STEM in PA and Beyond
PA Statewide STEM Ecosystem
Jan Morrison, the Founder and CEO of TIES (Teaching Institute for Excellence in STEM), and Jeremy Shore, Director of Digital Innovation and Early Learning of TIES, presented the new federal CHIPS and...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Save the Date: Community-Based Global Learning Institute – May 24-26
The Community-Based Global Learning Collaborative
Join us for an intimate three-day institute, where we will explore theory, practices, challenges, and opportunities related to ethical community based global learning. In the spirit of reciprocal...
Virtual Conference: Frontiers of Social Innovation: The Role of Social Innovation in Democracy – Mar 14-16
Stanford Social Innovation Review
Stanford Social Innovation Review invites you to join us at the virtual convening of Frontiers of Social Innovation: “The Role of Social Innovation in Democracy” scheduled to take place March...
Grant Opportunities
Grants to reduce recidivism
Bob Barker Foundation
Bob Barker Foundation invites LOIs from organizations working to reduce recidivism The Bob Barker Foundation was established in May 2009 to develop and support programs that help incarcerated...
Large Research Grants on Education program – Jan 12
Spencer Foundation
Spencer Foundation invites proposals for large education research grants The Spencer Foundation invites applications for its Large Research Grants on Education program, which supports education...
applications for music programs – Jan 15
Les Paul Foundation
Les Paul Foundation invites applications for music programs The Les Paul Foundation works to inspire innovative and creative thinking by sharing the legacy of Les Paul through music education,...
Family Engagement and Leadership in Systems of Care – Jan 3
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Health Resources and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau announced the opportunity to apply for funding under the Family Engagement and Leadership in Systems of Care...
Webinar: Applying for 2023 Aim High Grant for Middle School OST Programs – Dec 15
Afterschool Alliance
The New York Life Foundation will make 40 grants to out-of-school time programs serving youth, specifically middle schoolers, through their Aim High local RFP grant program. Join us for this webinar...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Deputy Editor, Billy Penn
WHYY
WHYY serves the Philadelphia region with trusted journalism, eye-opening storytelling and intimate local arts programming. Our curiosity and commitment to this community is what drives our...
Investigative Reporter, Billy Penn
WHYY
WHYY serves the Philadelphia region with trusted journalism, eye-opening storytelling and intimate local arts programming. Our curiosity and commitment to this community is what drives our...
Development Director, Challenge Program
Challenge Program
THE CHALLENGE PROGRAM (CP) is a nonprofit “earn while you learn” construction training program serving youth ages 18 to 24 with serious barriers to employment in Wilmington, Delaware since 1999....
Assistant OR Associate Director for Student Formation and Community Engagement
Villanova University
Overseeing Student Formation and Community Engagement in The St. Thomas of Villanova Center for the Common Good. As an integral part of Mission & Ministry’s dynamic reimagining of the...
Program Coordinator, Center for the Common Good, Villanova University – Dec 20
Villanova University
This is a new position that is a part of Mission & Ministry’s dynamic reimagining of the organization of its service programs which includes the launching of the St. Thomas of Villanova Center...
AmeriCorps NCCC Summer of Service Program, Team Leader or Member – Feb 28
AmeriCorps NCCC North Central Region
Join AmeriCorps and apply to serve with the NCCC Summer of Service program. Our Summer of service program feature a few unique benefits which differ from our fulltime program options. The most...
Curriculum and Training Specialist, Franklin Institute
Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute, the most visited museum in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, strives to be the world leader in promoting science and technology education and literacy through inspiring and...
Miscellaneous
Webinar: Working Together to Support All Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities – Dec 14
U.S. Department of Education
The Department of Education is hosting a webinar, “Working Together to Support All Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities,” on December 14 at 4:00 EST. The webinar will highlight how federal and...
Webinar: How to Turn your Nonprofit into a Donor Retention Powerhouse – Jan 19
Nonprofit Learning Lab
Donor retention is critical to the long-term sustainability of nonprofits. In this 1-hour webinar, we will present data summarizing the current fundraising landscape and discuss strategies to retain...
Webinar: The Quiet Inequity: Disability Discrimination and Ableism in the Nonprofit – Dec 13
Nonprofit Learning Lab
Disability discrimination and ableism are rarely at the forefront of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DEI) discussions in the nonprofit workplace. Yet over 61 million people in the US live with...
Might Writers North, Programs for Students
Mighty Writers North
Do you want your student to become a great writer ? Build social skills ? and increase overall academic grades ? If you answered YES to any of these questions, Mighty Writers North is the place for...
Accepting Applications: Immigrant and Refugee Wellness Academy Training – Dec 19
City of Philadelphia
The City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) is excited to launch the second pilot cohort of the DBHIDS Immigrant/Refugee Wellness Academy...
Webinar: AmeriCorps NCCC: Summer of Service 2023 – Jan 26
AmeriCorps NCCC North Central Region
Join our live event to learn more about the AmeriCorps NCCC Summer of Service program. This special abbreviated summer session offers the opportunity to hone your leadership skills and receive...
Sustainability
Webinar: Higher Education for More Just, Inclusive, Sustainable Communities? – Feb 2
The Community-Based Global Learning Collaborative
For more than a decade, community organizers, scholars, and practitioners have worked to leverage higher education courses and programs toward more just results at the intersection of civic and...
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