The week of
February 4, 2025
Other Local Events and Workshops
LeadLab Leadership Summit – apply by Feb 21
LeadLab
Introducing LeadLab – a brand new leadership summit on the art and impact of gratitude. Designed for creatives, LeadLab leverages cross-sector and intergenerational peer exchange, cultivates...
Weekend@Workshop – Mar 22
Workshop School
Weekend@Workshop, The Workshop School’s celebration of student work and leadership, is back for 2025! Join us on Saturday, March 22 for a full day student-led workshops and activities that are...
Remake Learning Days: Building Community Connections across Philadelphia – Feb 19
Career Ready PA Coalition
Come join us at the Navy Yard (IBEW Training Center) for an exciting opportunity to be a part of one of the world’s largest learning festivals, Remake Learning Days! This innovative...
Project HOME Microsoft Office and Google Docs Editors Training – Mar 17 – Apr 11
Project HOME
This class is 100% free. Adults of all ages are welcome. Dates and Times: March 17 – April 11 (four weeks) Monday – Friday (five days a week) 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (two hours a day)...
Family-Friendly Black History Month Events
Billy Penn
Black history holds a space in Philly all year long, but Black History Month gives this history a special opportunity to be celebrated and amplified. We are rounding up events across the city that...
Celebrate Black History Month at Historical Society of Pennsylvania – Feb 6
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Celebrate Black History Month at the Historical Society of Pennsyvania (HSP)! We are marking the 250th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Abolition Society with a new exhibit, opening on February 6....
2025 PA Association of Environmental Educators Conference: Waves of Connection – Mar 10-12
Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators
The Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators (PAEE) Annual Conference is an opportunity to celebrate and grow in the fantastic environmental education field in Pennsylvania! Join us in...
Online Event: New Administration + The Nonprofit Sector: Navigating the Road Ahead – Feb 10
LaSalle Nonprofit Center
Since last week’s inauguration, the new presidential administration has rolled out changes each day that deeply impact each of us, our communities and our organizations. We know it can feel...
Zoom Event: Penn Policy Center’s Initial Reaction to the Governor’s Budget Address – Feb 4
Penn Policy Center
On Tuesday, February 4, Governor Josh Shapiro will deliver his 2025 Budget Address to a joint session of the General Session, outlining his priorities for the 2025-26 state budget. The...
Statewide PA LGBTQ Virtual Youth Listening Sessions – Mar 11 & 19
PA Governor's Advisory Commission on LGBTQ Affairs
The Governor’s Advisory Commission on LGBTQ Affairs has identified expanding protections for LGBTQ youth as a priority. We are hosting LGBTQ Youth Listening sessions virtually on Tuesday, March 11,...
Registration Open: Economic Mobility Summit – Apr 22-23
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
When people and communities thrive, so does the economy. Join us to advance a national conversation about the economic imperative of upward mobility. Over two days, the Economic Mobility Summit will...
Zoom Event: Navigating Transitions: Supporting Multilingual Students on the Path to Higher Education – Feb 8
PennTESOL East
Join PennTESOL East on Saturday, February 8th 10:00-11:00 AM on Zoom for the next installment in our Second Saturday Seminar series! Associate Professor Eleisha Moreno will discuss key strategies for...
New Resources
Dax Employment Evaluation Report: Making It Work, Homeless Students Balancing School, Work, and Survival
Depaul USA
Depaul USA is proud to present our Dax Employment Evaluation Report: Making It Work, Homeless Students Balancing School, Work, and Survival. In collaboration with the Pew Charitable Trusts’...
Black History Month at the Free Library of Philadelphia
Free Library of Philadelphia
February is Black History Month, and the Free Library is celebrating with events and programs that honor the rich heritage, culture, and achievements of the Black community. Join us in celebrating...
New Book: Community-Centered Public Health: Strategies, Tools, and Applications for Advancing Health Equity
Community-Campus Partnerships for Health (CCPH)
Book Description: Community-Centered Public Health provides students of public health and related health professions with the strategies, tools, and applications needed to build and deliver effective...
Federal Funding Freeze Updates & Suggested Actions – as of Jan 31
PA Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO)
This past week has left Pennsylvania nonprofits – indeed nonprofits nationwide – bewildered, wondering if critical funding would be frozen due to a Federal Office of Budget and Management...
We Are Rebuilding: The National Black Teacher Pipeline 2024 Progress Report
The Center for Black Educator Development
As we continue to build on the foundation we’ve laid, we are deeply grateful for the milestones we’ve reached and the lives we’ve touched. This past December, we released our 2024 Progress...
Art as a Tool for Empowerment
Pulitzer Center
How can students use their voices creatively to inspire change? We are exploring how art can not only help to tell stories of empowerment and resistance, but inspire them. These resources created by...
Free STEM Resources
KaiPod Learning
STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) can be one of the most exciting parts of learning, but it can also involve a lot of pricey supplies and equipment. Taking advantage of free STEM...
Partnerships Classifieds
Host a Workshop School student for a Shadow Day or Internship Experience
Workshop School
Seeking new partners: Host a Workshop School student for a Shadow Day or Internship Experience! The Workshop School supports our 11th grade students in finding internships so that they can further...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Call for Proposals: 2025 IARSLCE Conference – Feb 10
International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement
This year the International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement (IARSLCE) is celebrating 25 years of advancing high-quality, transdisciplinary research that deepens...
TIDES Institute: Transforming Institutional Drivers for Excellence in STEM – Jun 23-27
American Association of Colleges and Universities
The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) TIDES Institute focuses on building the capacity of STEM faculty and administrators (individuals and/or teams) to explore the root...
Grant Opportunities
projects for gifted children and youth – Mar 6
American Psychological Foundation
American Psychological Foundation invites applications for projects for gifted children and youth The American Psychological Foundation invites applications for its Esther Katz Rosen Fund, which was...
Health Policy Research Scholars Program – Mar 11
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation invites applications for Health Policy Research Scholars Program The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation invites applications for its Health Policy Research Scholars (HPRS)...
Hershey Heartwarming Young Heroes GYSD Grants – Mar 16
Youth Service America
In partnership with The Hershey Company and Hershey’s Heartwarming Project, YSA will award Hershey Heartwarming Young Heroes GYSD Grants for Youth Service Month & Global Youth Service Day 2025...
Mid-Atlantic Environmental Justice Fund – Mar 14
Chesapeake Bay Trust
The Chesapeake Bay Trust is now accepting applications for the Mid-Atlantic Environmental Justice Fund! This fund supports community-based urban forestry efforts by enhancing organizational capacity,...
Digital Connectivity Technology Program Upcoming Webinar – Feb 12
PA Broadband Development Authority
The PA Broadband Authority will open round 2 of the Capital Projects Fund – Digital Connectivity Technology (Technology) Program on April 1st, 2025. This grant program provides applicants up to 200...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Part-Time Program Manager, The Workshop School
Workshop School
Earn up to $50/hour! C2L Summer Program @ The Workshop School — Seeking Part-Time Program Manager The Workshop School is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Part-Time Program Manager to...
Administrative Assistant, Rutgers Camden
Rutgers Camden
Rutgers University-Camden is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Community Engagement unit of DICE. The administrative assistant will provide administrative support to the Community...
Finance Manager, Philadelphia Education Fund
Philadelphia Education Fund
Philadelphia Education Fund’s (PEF) mission is to drive exceptional outcomes for all students by developing great teachers and building paths to college and career success. Founded in 1985, today...
Vice President, Operations, Philadelphia Education Fund
Philadelphia Education Fund
Philadelphia Education Fund’s (PEF) mission is to drive exceptional outcomes for all students by developing great teachers and building paths to college and career success. Founded in 1985, today...
AmeriCorps NCCC February Webinars – Feb 6,13,18,25
AmeriCorps NCCC
Looking to ignite your passion this summer through community service? Check out our February 2025 live event schedule to learn more about how to get involved with national service projects with...
Administrative Manager, Uplift Center for Grieving Children
Uplift Center for Grieving Children
The Administrative Manager will manage general operations and office duties such as administrative financial responsibilities, facilities maintenance, office organization, and inventory management as...
Teen Internship Program Director, Philly Goat Project
The Philly Goat Project
Philly Goat Project is a nature-based wellness, job training, and educational program at the Farm at Awbury in Germantown. We are seeking a Director for our Teen Internship Program (TIP), a...
Miscellaneous
Summer Public Health Education and Research Experience (SPHERE)
Northeastern University
We are excited to announce that we will be launching the Summer Public Health Education and Research Experience (SPHERE) at Northeastern University this summer. The program is targeted to...
Women in Natural Sciences (WINS) Program for Rising 9th Graders – Feb 15
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
The WINS (Women in Natural Sciences) Program, a free after-school and summer science enrichment program for rising 9th graders is once again making its annual “call for future scientists”. The...
Cortico on Campus: Funded Opportunity for Student-Led Dialogue Projects
Cortico
Cortico on Campus is a new exciting initiative for students interested in amplifying their peers’ voices and fostering meaningful dialogue on college campuses nationwide. Please share this...
Please Complete This Survey: Economic Impact of PA Nonprofits – Feb 14
PA Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO)
After years in the making, we are pleased to share that PANO is developing the first Economic Impact of Pennsylvania Nonprofits Report, in partnership with Fourth Economy. This report will provide...
Seed to STEM- FREE Professional Development in Chicago
Seed Your Future
You’re a STEM trailblazer (or know an educator that is!)—a math, reading, arts, or technology educator who knows the value of innovation and real-world connections in the classroom. You strive to...
Webinar: Science with Impact: Why Facts Don’t Change Minds, and What Does – Feb 21
Transform Mid-Atlantic
Science has a public relations problem. Many scholars want to make a social impact with their research, and are increasingly being required to do so through major federal funding sources. This...
REAL ID Enforcement – May 7
Office of PA State Senator Vincent Hughes
Starting May 7, 2025, REAL ID will be required for certain activities. Here’s what you need to know: What Do I Need a REAL ID For? Boarding domestic flights Entering federal buildings or other...
Effects of Executive Actions on Nonprofits: share the effects on your missions and the people you serve
PA Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO)
As you may have heard by now, the Trump administration issued a “temporary” pause on federal grants and loans and then rescinded the executive order. There is significant uncertainty about...
Virtual Info Sessions: Masters and Certification Pathways for Working Educators – Feb 17
University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education
The University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education is hosting two virtual info sessions for working educators. Join us on February 17, 7-8 PM, to learn about the Urban Teaching...
Mental Health Literacy Collaborative’s CGI Commitment to Action
Mental Health Literacy Collaborative
The Mental Health Literacy Collaborative would like to share this opportunity to higher education institutions to participate in the Mental Health Literacy Collaborative’s CGI Commitment to Action....
Summer Intensive on Community Engaged Scholarship – June 2-6
Michigan State University
Michigan State University’s Office for University Outreach and Engagement is pleased to host the eighth annual Summer Intensive on Community-Engaged Scholarship. We welcome community-engaged...
Zoom Event: How to Be ALL IN for 2025 – Mar 5
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
The ALL IN Democracy Challenge team will be hosting a virtual conversation about how your campus can become ALL IN for 2025. During this conversation, we will walk through the benefits of being an...
Spring 2025 STEM Equity Learning Community, Techbridge Girls – Feb 17
Techbridge Girls
***Application deadline extended to February 17, 2025*** Techbridge Girls has re-engineered how STEM Education is taught for 20+ years. Our curriculum and training help educators challenge gender,...
Democratic Engagement
Zoom Event: How to Be ALL IN for 2025 – Mar 5
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
The ALL IN Democracy Challenge team will be hosting a virtual conversation about how your campus can become ALL IN for 2025. During this conversation, we will walk through the benefits of being an...
For Students
Women in Natural Sciences (WINS) Program for Rising 9th Graders – Feb 15
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
The WINS (Women in Natural Sciences) Program, a free after-school and summer science enrichment program for rising 9th graders is once again making its annual “call for future scientists”. The...
Faculty Updates
Webinar: Science with Impact: Why Facts Don’t Change Minds, and What Does – Feb 21
Transform Mid-Atlantic
Science has a public relations problem. Many scholars want to make a social impact with their research, and are increasingly being required to do so through major federal funding sources. This...
Summer Intensive on Community Engaged Scholarship – June 2-6
Michigan State University
Michigan State University’s Office for University Outreach and Engagement is pleased to host the eighth annual Summer Intensive on Community-Engaged Scholarship. We welcome community-engaged...
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