The week of
April 29, 2025
Other Local Events and Workshops
What’s Next for Adult Education, Workforce, and English Learners? Let’s Talk! – May 16
Philadelphia Adult Literacy Alliance
Join us for a conversation about the future of education, workforce, and support for English learners with the Philadelphia Adult Literacy Alliance. Hear from Amanda Bergson-Shilcock! Amanda is a...
College Access & Success Ecosystem (CASE) Data Virtual Lunch & Learn: NSC Student Tracker Data and Walk-Through – May 16
College Access & Success Ecosystem
Join us for a live demonstration on how to access and analyze the School District of Philadelphia’s National Student Clearinghouse Student Tracker Data. Heights’ Vice President of Data and...
FAFSA Completion Pop-up Event – May 14
School District of Philadelphia
The School District of Philadelphia is hosting its final FAFSA completion pop-up events, in an effort to support Spanish-speaking 12th-grade students and their families with financial aid completion....
Special Education Legal Clinic – May 8
Lift Every Voice Philly
All students have the right to have their unique learning needs met at school, but we know that doesn’t always happen. Sometimes children need extra support and help to be their best. If...
Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative10th Year Kickoff Celebration – May 2
Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative
The Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative (PYSC) is celebrating a major milestone—kicking off its 10th year of developing good sports across the city! On Friday, May 2, community leaders, elected...
Seeding Change: Design Thinking for Environmental Justice Workshop – Jun 25-26
Penn State University
Welcome to the Seeding Change: Design Thinking for Environmental Justice workshop on June 25-26, 2025. Penn State University’s Antiracist Justice Frames POD will host a two-day working session,...
Pennsylvania Educator Diversity Consortium Virtual Summit 2025 – Jun 24-26
Pennsylvania Educator Diversity Consortium
This free, 3-day virtual event convenes educators, advocates, students, parents, and leaders from across Pennsylvania to explore strategies for building a racially diverse and culturally sustaining...
Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education (PBCOHE) Annual Conference – May 29-30
Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education
The Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education (PBCOHE) is holding its 54th Conference at Arcadia University on May 29-30, 2025. Get ready for inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, and...
New Resources
The Role of Higher Education in an Inclusive Democracy (Comact25 Session)
Campus Compact
Higher education has long been a space where democratic engagement, activism, and civic responsibility intersect. Yet, it has never been without its challenges—exclusion and inequity have shaped...
Community Partner-authored Articles: Partnering with Colleges & Universities
HE-SL Listserv
The following message was posted on the HE-SL (Higher Education – Service Learning) Listserv: “Got recommendations for your favorite community partner-authored articles on the subject of...
AmeriCorps Community Update
GivePulse
Recent changes initiated by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are beginning to impact the AmeriCorps agency. These include the demobilization of AmeriCorps NCCC (including FEMA Corps)...
Anticipated EOs Focused on Nonprofits’ Tax Exempt Status
PA Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO)
Through our national network, the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO) has learned that the Trump administration is expected to sign multiple Executive Orders targeting...
What We Can Save From Shuttering Nonprofits: Exit to Open
Stanford Social Innovation Review
At this moment of unparalleled disruption, the entire nonprofit sector is rethinking everything: language to describe their work, funding sources, partnerships, and even their continued existence....
Leaders of America’s Colleges, Universities, and Scholarly Societies Call for Constructive Engagement in Response to Ongoing Government Intrusion into Higher Education
American Association of Colleges and Universities
On April 22, 2025, the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) released a statement from college and university presidents and leaders of scholarly societies in response to...
2025 Skills Initiative Economic Mobility White Paper: Job Quality
University City District
We are pleased to share our Economic Mobility White Paper, which centers on the critical importance of job quality as a driver of both economic growth and workforce development. Drawing on 15 years...
Pew Report: Philadelphians Need More Economic Opportunity
Pew
Today, however, too many people in Philadelphia and across Southeastern Pennsylvania lack access to middle-wage jobs: the kind that offer benefits, room for advancement, and pay that can sustain a...
Pew State of the City 2025 Report: Poverty on the decline in Philly while job growth outpaces national average
WHYY
Over the past decade, the number of Philadelphians living in poverty has dropped by 6%. But racial disparities linger, according to the annual Pew Charitable Trusts report. Poverty in...
Partnerships Classifieds
Volunteers and Presenters Needed: Teen Wellness Week 2025 – May 16
Simon Gratz Mastery Charter School
Are you passionate about teen mental health, physical wellness, or creative expression? We’re looking for volunteers, organizations, and professionals to host workshops, lead demonstrations, or...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Allstate Foundation National Youth Service Summit 2025 – May 16
Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity
The Allstate Foundation is proud to announce that applications for The Allstate Foundation National Youth Service Summit 2025 are now open! The Summit will bring youth changemakers (aged 18-22)...
Registration Open: Black Men in Education Convening #BMEC2025 – Oct 10
The Center for Black Educator Development
The Center for Black Educator Development is thrilled to host the 8th annual Black Men in Education Convening (#BMEC2025) on November 20 – 22, 2025 in Philadelphia, PA! We are looking to...
Youth Council Connection: A Virtual Day of Leadership, Learning, and Connection – Aug 6
National Youth Leadership Council
Do you work with passionate young leaders serving on youth councils or advisory boards? We invite you to share an exciting new opportunity from the National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) designed...
National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference – May 4-6
National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference
The National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference, sponsored by the Food Research & Action Center, and in cooperation with the National CACFP Forum, draws anti-hunger and anti-poverty advocates;...
Grant Opportunities
Peace Center Fellowships – May 15
Rotary Foundation
Rotary Foundation invites applications for Peace Center Fellowships Each year, the Rotary Foundation awards up to 130 fully funded fellowships for dedicated leaders from around the world to study at...
patient-centered outcomes research on addressing violence and trauma – May 13
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
PCORI issues funding announcement for addressing violence and trauma The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) funds patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER),...
Early Childhood programs – May 31
Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood
Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood invites letters of intent The Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood is an incubator of promising research and development projects that appear likely to improve...
Affordable Housing Program (AHP) – Aug 7
Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh
This year, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank) will make approximately $ million available in affordable housing funding resources. The Affordable Housing Program (AHP) will open on...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Mixed Income Housing Intern, City of Philadelphia
City of Philadelphia
Position Summary This internship will assist the Department with the administration of the Mixed Income Housing program through process improvements and data management. The person in this...
Miscellaneous
Webinar: Inquiring into Personal and Social Responsibility – Jun 17
American Association of Colleges and Universities
Addressing global challenges demands thoughtful, informed, and responsible action. This webinar highlights the development of personal and social responsibility as a key component of students’...
Online Event: Stuck in Place: How Housing Policies Shape Mobility and Economic Opportunity – Apr 29
Bipartisan Policy Center
For generations, the ability to move to places with economic opportunity has driven upward mobility in the United States. But restrictive zoning laws and outdated land-use policies...
Spring 2025 College Counselor Slate.org Survey
Slate.org
Two local college counselors have the unique opportunity to present on to university partners at a national conference. They’re collecting feedback from college counselors and CBOs on how...
Webinar: Scaling Civil Discourse & Civic Engagement on Campus – May 6
GivePulse
Join us for a practical and inspiring webinar designed for higher education leaders looking to integrate scalable civic engagement tools into their campus communities. Learn how Unify America’s...
College Success Network
College Access & Success Ecosystem (CASE) Data Virtual Lunch & Learn: NSC Student Tracker Data and Walk-Through – May 16
College Access & Success Ecosystem
Join us for a live demonstration on how to access and analyze the School District of Philadelphia’s National Student Clearinghouse Student Tracker Data. Heights’ Vice President of Data and...
Spring 2025 College Counselor Slate.org Survey
Slate.org
Two local college counselors have the unique opportunity to present on to university partners at a national conference. They’re collecting feedback from college counselors and CBOs on how...
Faculty Updates
Community Partner-authored Articles: Partnering with Colleges & Universities
HE-SL Listserv
The following message was posted on the HE-SL (Higher Education – Service Learning) Listserv: “Got recommendations for your favorite community partner-authored articles on the subject of...
Webinar: Inquiring into Personal and Social Responsibility – Jun 17
American Association of Colleges and Universities
Addressing global challenges demands thoughtful, informed, and responsible action. This webinar highlights the development of personal and social responsibility as a key component of students’...
Webinar: Scaling Civil Discourse & Civic Engagement on Campus – May 6
GivePulse
Join us for a practical and inspiring webinar designed for higher education leaders looking to integrate scalable civic engagement tools into their campus communities. Learn how Unify America’s...
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