The week of
February 11, 2025
PHENND Events/Activities
Webinar: Learn Fresh: Using Sports & Entertainment to Teach STEM – Mar 27
PHENND
Join us at this PHENND K-16 webinar for a “Sneak Peek’ at the enrichment programs available free of charge to schools and organizations courtesy of Learn Fresh. Learn Fresh is a...
College Success Professional Learning Community – apply by Apr 4
The Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHENND) is a network of over 25 colleges and universities that strengthens service learning, civic engagement, and community...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Zoom Event: College Success for Youth in Foster Care – Mar 18
The Field Center for Children's Policy Practice & Research
Did you know foster youth don’t have to do college alone? Join us for an online information session with representatives from college support programs specifically for foster youth. Come learn...
SP2 Virtual Speaker Series: Equitable Data – The Inside Story: How data integration can influence social policy and systems change – Feb 12
University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice
Join Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) for a virtual conversation about how data integration can influence social policy and systems change, featuring host Ben Jealous and...
STEM Outreach Program for Young Women in Philadelphia, PA – Apr 12
The Perry Initiative
We’re very excited to announce an upcoming Perry Outreach Program on Saturday, April 12, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM at Thomas Jefferson University/Rothman Othopaedic Institute in Philadelphia, PA. The...
Tools of Restorative Practices: Roots, Branches, and Seeds of Restorative Justice in Philadelphia – Feb 21
Haverford College
In demands for collective liberation, restorative justice (RJ) often takes on an important position for the kind of worlds we want to build. But many questions remain around what that can look like....
Know Your Rights Virtual Trainings – Feb 11&13
HIAS Pennsylvania
HIAS Pennsylvania, Justice at Work, and Esperanza Legal Services are hosting a few free virtual Know Your Rights presentations to help immigrant communities understand their rights and prepare for...
Philly…How Are Your Children Fairing? – Feb 25
Children First
Please join us on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 8:30am for the release of our new report, “A Decade of Stalled Progress” where you will hear how Philadelphia’s children are doing...
Webinar: College Planning & Financial Aid Made Easy – Feb 11
Temple University
Please urge your high school students and parents to register to attend the free webinar: “College & Financial Aid Made Easy” – scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 6pm-8pm....
Webinar: Top Legal Issues for Small Volunteer Organizations – Feb 12
PA Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO)
Are you involved with a small nonprofit organization run by volunteers? If so, you are not alone (even though it may feel that way some days!). About two-thirds of all charities registered with the...
Celebrate Black History Month at the National Constitution Center
National Constitution Center
Throughout Black History Month, the Center recognizes extraordinary African Americans throughout the nation’s history. Celebrate Black History Month by viewing our exhibits featuring some of the...
Mann HBCU Festival – May 17
TD Bank
Back by popular demand, the Mann’s HBCU Festival presented by TD Bank returns to the Mann (5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131) on May 17, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM! Celebrate the...
New Resources
Free Speech and Inclusion on Campus: A Discussion Guide
American Association of Colleges and Universities
This guide by the American Association of Colleges and University’s Institute for Democracy and Higher Education (IDHE) offers a framework for discussion, viewpoints for consideration,...
Campus Conflict and Conversation Help Desk
American Association of Colleges and Universities
The Institute for Democracy and Higher Education (IDHE) has teamed up with the Sustained Dialogue Institute to host a free “help desk” to offer timely advice—troubleshooting—to campus...
Resources to Help Youth Learn From and Honor Black History
Learning for Justice
Diversity is integral to our country’s strength and democratic values. And Black history and experiences are central to our nation’s story. With the current politically motivated attempts to...
PA Governor’s Education Budget Shows a Commitment to Closing the Education Funding Gap
PA Schools Work
On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Governor Shapiro unveiled his budget proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The proposal includes nearly $500 million in new funding for 348 school districts, including...
Where to Find Missing Federal Data (Americans’ health, housing, income, climate, communities, etc.)
The Philadelphia Citizen
The Federal Government removed hundreds of federal web pages containing critical information about Americans. Fortunately, it still lives at Philly-based PolicyMap. Executive orders to eliminate any...
One Reason It’s Harder to Escape Poverty in America
Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity
The American Dream suggests that hard work leads to financial stability, but poverty in the is more persistent than in other high-income countries. Vox reports on a recent study which found that...
Community College of Philadelphia Municipal Employment Program Creates Bridge to Public Service Careers
Community College of Philadelphia
Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) offers short-term training pathways for students pursuing careers in health care, manufacturing and skilled trades, helping students quickly prepare for the...
New Report: Ownership Profile of Single-Family Residence Properties in Philadelphia: A Focus on Large Corporate Investors
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
A new study finds that Philadelphia neighborhoods with the highest share of large corporate owned housing are more likely to be distressed and lower-income. Also among the study’s main findings:...
Black History Month Resources, Pulitzer Center
Pulitzer Center
We are excited to kick off our Black History Month celebrations with a curated collection of teaching resources that illuminate stories of Black history, culture, and identity. You’ll find lessons...
Looking for STEM Opportunities?
Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective
Are you looking for a STEM related paid internship or apprenticeship in our area? Or do you have one you would like to share? The Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective would like to highlight its...
Partnerships Classifieds
Volunteer Opportunity: Day of Service with Sharing Excess – Feb 24
Green Philly
Join Green Philly as we come together to support Sharing Excess as they continue their mission to revolutionize food sharing by solving the logistical barriers of rescue and redistribution. Our...
Free Tutoring: Boston Scholars Tutoring
Phillips Andover Academy
We believe that every person deserves a quality education. We provide educational support to young learners. Whether you need homework support, want to learn a new concept, or wish to get ahead in...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Continuums of Service Conference: Higher Education: Honoring our Connections to Place and Indigenous Communities – Mar 26-28
Western Region Continuums of Service Consortium
The Western Region Continuums of Service Consortium invites you to register for the 2025 Continuums of Service conference being held March 26-28, 2025 at Seattle bird pricing is available now and...
Call for Proposals: Difficult Dialogues National Resource Center (DDNRC) 2025 Conference – Feb 10
Difficult Dialogues National Resource Center
The Difficult Dialogues National Resource Center (DDNRC) is committed to sharing knowledge, skills, stories, and practices that illustrate how dialogue can be a catalyst for envisioning new...
2025 National Social Mobility Symposium: Driving Social and Economic Mobility: Evolving Rankings, Shaping Policy and Building a Workforce for the Future – Feb 20-21
The California State University
Join colleagues from institutions nationwide to share insights and explore innovative approaches to supporting student success through partnerships with businesses, K-12 school districts, nonprofits...
Call for Proposals: 2025 Conference on Community Writing: Designing Justice Across Space, Place, and Time – Feb 17
Coalition for Community Writing
The Coalition for Community Writing (CCW) invites you to imagine community writing as designing justice across space, place, and time at our sixth biennial Conference on Community Writing,...
Grant Opportunities
Grassroots Social Justice Efforts, Peace Development Fund – Jan 31
Peace Development Fund
The Peace Development Fund (PDF) works to build the capacity of community-based organizations through grants, training, and other resources as partners in human rights and social justice movements....
Evidence for Action: Innovative Research to Advance Racial Equity
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has issued a call for proposals for Evidence for Action: Innovative Research to Advance Racial Equity. Evidence for Action (E4A), a national program of the Robert...
PA Department of Community and Economic Development Local Share Account (LSA) – Philadelphia Program – Jan 31
PA Department of Community and Economic Development
The PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is now accepting applications for the Local Share Account – Philadelphia (LSA-Philadelphia) Program. The program will accept...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Webinar: AmeriCorps NCCC: A to Z – Dec 10
AmeriCorps NCCC
Interested in becoming an AmeriCorps member with the NCCC program? Join us for our next webinar, “AmeriCorps NCCC: A to Z.” We’ll help you decide if service with the AmeriCorps...
Director of Finance & Operations, Vetri Community Partnership
Vetri Community Partnership
Vetri Community Partnership (VCP) partners with schools and community sites in Philadelphia and Camden that share our passion for nutrition and education. We work with people from under-resourced...
Assistant Director, Temple University College of Education
Temple University College of Education
This position provides administrative and logistical direction for dual enrollment and pre-college initiatives within the College Access and Persistence Unit in the College of Education and Human...
Access Services Associate Training Program, Penn Medicine – Dec 12
University City District
Who Should Apply: Compassionate customer service professionals who are comfortable speaking on the phone for long periods of time and using a computer for data entry. Experience working in a call...
Miscellaneous
Campus Compact Student Vision Focus Group – Dec 11
Campus Compact
Campus Compact is looking for a few more student volunteers (graduate or undergraduate) to join our remaining Student Design Fellows’ Vision Focus Group to influence our student-led vision for...
Zoom Event: Learn more about CUMU at our upcoming Open House – Jan 14
Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
Join the Coalition for Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) for an Open House and be the first to learn about new programming opportunities and how to get more involved with CUMU in 2025....
Hybrid Event: Supporting students to and through college: What does the evidence say? – Dec 11
Brookings
Attending and completing college is the most reliable pathway to secure a stable economic future. But many students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, struggle to transition to college...
DVRPC Accepting Applications: Public Participation Task Force – Dec 16
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission’s (DVRPC) Public Participation Task Force (PPTF) is now accepting applications. Become a member and advocate for your community by providing a...
PA Governor’s School for the Sciences – Jan 31
PA Department of Education
The Pennsylvania Department of Education is pleased to announce that the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University is now accepting applications from talented...
2026 Carnegie Webinar Series: Final Considerations – Jan 15
Collaboratory
In partnership with the American Council on Education, Collaboratory is facilitating a national community of practice focused on leveraging the Elective Classification framework as an opportunity to...
For Students
PA Governor’s School for the Sciences – Jan 31
PA Department of Education
The Pennsylvania Department of Education is pleased to announce that the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University is now accepting applications from talented...
Faculty Updates
Zoom Event: Learn more about CUMU at our upcoming Open House – Jan 14
Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
Join the Coalition for Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) for an Open House and be the first to learn about new programming opportunities and how to get more involved with CUMU in 2025....
Call for Proposals: 2025 Conference on Community Writing: Designing Justice Across Space, Place, and Time – Feb 17
Coalition for Community Writing
The Coalition for Community Writing (CCW) invites you to imagine community writing as designing justice across space, place, and time at our sixth biennial Conference on Community Writing,...
2026 Carnegie Webinar Series: Final Considerations – Jan 15
Collaboratory
In partnership with the American Council on Education, Collaboratory is facilitating a national community of practice focused on leveraging the Elective Classification framework as an opportunity to...
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