December 16, 2025

PHENND Events/Activities

Virtual Lunch & Learn: What’s Your Plan? Initiative – Jan 22

PHENND

Calling all college access and success professionals! Grab your lunch and come learn about the new What’s Your Plan? Family and Student Resource Guide available free of charge to any and all....

Other Local Events and Workshops

Online Grant Writing Certificate Program, Temple Harrisburg

Temple University Harrisburg

Did you know one well-written grant can fund an entire year of programs? That’s why now is the perfect time to build the skills that can make a measurable impact–for your organization and your...

Doers of Democracy: A Three-Part Teacher Workshop – Jan 28, Mar 21, May 2

Philadelphia Art Museum

How have individuals and communities challenged, reshaped, and redefined democracy in the United States? Join educators from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, the Rosenbach Museum &...

Center For Public Health Practice And Research Virtual Seminar Series: Partnering with Faith Communities to Assess and Address Mental Health Needs – Jan 12

Penn Center for Public Health

The Penn Center for Public Health Practice and Research Seminar Series returns on January 12, 2026, 12:00-1:00 PM, with Partnering with Faith Communities to Assess and Address Mental Health Needs,...

Save the Date: Dr. Patti Clayton at Slippery Rock University – Feb 26-27

Partners for Campus-Community Engagement (PCCE)

The Slippery Rock University (SRU) Center for Community Engagement (CCE) and Partners for Campus-Community Engagement (PCCE) are thrilled to host a dynamic, two-day workshop series led by nationally...

Registration Now Open: 2nd Annual Empowering Nonprofits Conference – Apr 14

Temple University

Temple University proudly presents the 2nd Annual Empowering Nonprofits Conference– a must-attend event for nonprofit professionals looking to amplify their impact. This year’s theme is Sector...

New Resources

Pathways to Impact, Volume Two

National Youth Leadership Council

The National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) is pleased to share “Pathways to Impact, Volume Two.” This new report highlights how state-level support and system-level strategies can...

Webinar Recordings: PCCE Professional Development Series

Partners for Campus-Community Engagement (PCCE)

Recordings for the Partners for Campus-Community Engagement (PCCE) Professional Development Series are now available. Introduction to Community Engaged Learning (CEL) was facilitated by Dr. Anthony...

Drexel after-school program combines dance, science and coding for a creative, integrated approach to learning

WHYY

Black Girls STEAMing Through Dance offers after-school classes, training for teachers, workshops and seasonal camps throughout Philadelphia. About 10 children form a circle with Valerie Ifill, an...

Philly educator helps students map the land, water, and sociopolitical systems

Green Philly

As an urban agriculture, food, and natural resources teacher at The U School in North Philadelphia, Anna Herman asks her students to research soil health and study the connection between the land,...

CitizenCast Podcast: Maintaining the Momentum of Violence Prevention in Philly

Philadelphia Citizen

CitizenCast, dives deep into the political, social and cultural workings of our city with explainers on the issues of our day, interviews, conversations and solutions. Recently, Roxanne Patel...

College as a Pathway to a Meaningful Life and Responsible Citizenship

Philadelphia Citizen

Longtime university president Elaine Maimon reminds us that “career” means a life-path integrating work and meaning in the wider world. When did we forget the idea that college is intended to...

New and Updated Toolkit: Interdependence: Global Solidarity and Local Actions Toolkit

The Community-Based Global Learning Collaborative

The Interdependence: Global Solidarity and Local Actions Toolkit is an award winning open-access, on-line teaching and learning resource that brings together educators, organizers, and learners who...

New National Survey Finds Strong Employer Confidence in Higher Education

American Association of Colleges and Universities

The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) has released The Agility Imperative: How Employers View Preparation for an Uncertain Future, a report on the findings from a national...

Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission FY 2025 Annual Report: Making It Happen

Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission

Since the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) was established 60 years ago, we have been working with partners across the nine-county, two-state region to increase mobility choices,...

New Article: Community engagement office deepens regional collaboration

Stanford Report

In its first five years, Stanford’s Office of Community Engagement has forged partnerships across campus and the region, highlighting the university’s commitment to its neighbors. Promoting...

Grant Opportunities

College Well-Being Award Funding Opportunity – Jan 15

American College Health Foundation

American College Health Foundation invites applications for College Well-Being Funding Opportunity The American College Health Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the...

RRF Foundation for Aging – Feb 1

RRF Foundation for Aging

RRF Foundation for Aging invites applications for projects in aging Since 1979, the Chicago-based RRF Foundation for Aging (RRF) has supported projects that enhance and improve the quality of life...

Urban Innovations Fund Letter of Intent – Jan 9

Rutgers Camden

The Urban Innovation Fund fosters collaboration among Rutgers University–Camden faculty, staff, and community partners to address critical issues impacting the City of Camden. By leveraging...

New Requests for Proposals Now Available, William Penn Foundation – Jan 29

William Penn Foundation

We are pleased to share that nine Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are now available. If you have a project that addresses an RFP, we hope you will submit a proposal for funding. Our intent is for the...

Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities

Volunteer Services Office Coordinator, CHOP

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

The role is responsible for managing the daily administrative functions that support operations of the Department. Facilitates multiple ongoing projects and designs and maintains multiple databases...

Youth Program Manager, Trellis for Tomorrow

Trellis for Tomorrow

Are you passionate about empowering young people to grow, lead, and make an impact in their communities? Trellis for Tomorrow is hiring a Youth Program Manager to guide teens and young adults through...

Assistant Director of Government Relations, Penn Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

The Assistant Director of Government Relations in Penn Medicine’s Department of Government and Community Relations supports Penn Medicine’s advocacy efforts across state, federal, and...

Associate Vice President for Foundation and Corporate Relations, Drexel University

Drexel University

The Associate Vice President (AVP) for Foundation and Corporate Relations is a senior leader in Drexel University’s Office of Institutional Advancement (IA) and has primary responsibility to...

Miscellaneous

Penn Carey Law Pre-College Academy Scholarship – Jan 31

University of Pennsylvania Penn Carey Law

Penn Carey Law is excited to offer several full scholarships for Philadelphia high school students to attend the Penn Carey Law Pre-College Academy, an interactive three-week program in July 2026...

LIHEAP Applications are Now Open – Apply by Apr 10

Office of PA State Senator Vincent Hughes

Eligible individuals and families can now apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP) to receive cash grants to help pay for heating bills. LIHEAP can help renters and homeowners...

Local Campuses Receive Funds for MLK Day of Service Projects

Partners for Campus-Community Engagement (PCCE)

Through funding from AmeriCorps, Partners for Campus-Community Engagement in partnership with the national Alliance for Campus Community Engagement will award $29,500 in 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr....

Pew Center for Arts & Heritage Announces $8.6 Million in Grants

The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage

The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage (the Center) announced that it has awarded $ million to 44 Philadelphia-area cultural organizations and artists. The grants support new theater productions,...

Philadelphia Planning Commission launches survey to hear from residents

Philadelphia City Planning Commission

The Philadelphia Planning Commission has launched a survey to hear from residents. The Philadelphia2050: Planning Together survey asks Philadelphians to provide their input on how the city should...

2026 Climate Justice Fellows Program – Jan 11

CEEJH - Center for Engagement and Environmental Justice and Health

The Center for Engagement, Environmental Justice and Health (CEEJH INC) is now accepting applications for the 2026 cohort of Climate Justice Fellows Program! We are excited to announce that the 2026...

Virtual Event: Unlocking Black Prosperity: Advancing Wealth through Small Businesses, Asset Development, and Community Investment – Dec 17

Urban Institute

Across the country, local leaders are driving bold, data-driven strategies to build inclusive economies and advance Black prosperity. A key pillar of this work is supporting Black-owned small...

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