The week of
December 23, 2025
Other Local Events and Workshops
PCPR January Network Meeting: AI Ready: What Students Need to Know Now – Jan 15
Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable (PCPR)
AI is already reshaping how students learn and complete assignments. Join us for a powerful conversation with experts from K–12, higher ed, and industry on how to guide students toward ethical,...
2026 Collaborative Conference – Save the Dates + Share Your Thoughts! – Jan 16
PA Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO)
We’re officially setting our sights on 2026 and are in the early stages of planning for the next Collaborative Conference. Please save the dates for Thursday, September 24, and Friday, September...
Penn Museum Annual Kwanzaa Celebration – Dec 28
Penn Museum
The Penn Museum is proud to host the our third Kwanzaa Celebration, in partnership with the Center for Africana Studies, on Sunday, December 28th. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: Live performances by Karen Smith...
Online Event: The Declaration of Independence and the Push for Racial Equality – Feb 2
National Constitution Center
In celebration of Black History Month, scholars Lucas Morel and Melvin Rogers join to discuss how African American leaders and citizens, such as Prince Hall, Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells, and...
Green Philly’s 3rd Annual Volunteer Matchmaking Mixer – Jan 21
Green Philly
Want to stop doomscrolling and get more involved in your local community for good in the new year? Community is the key to finding purpose and feeling better – and we’re here to help you plug...
Webinar: Don’t Eat the Students: Wellness, Belonging, and Burnout Recovery for the People Who Serve Students – Jan 20
PA EmpowerU
Join the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) along with Dr. Kyle Morris-Sol, Founder of the ECO Foundation (Education Cultural Opportunities Foundation), who will share a new vocabulary and...
New Resources
Opportunities to Support SNAP Recipients in Maintaining Benefits
City of Philadelphia
A message from Community Empowerment and Opportunity (CEO) of the City of Philadelphia: Opportunities to Support SNAP Recipients in Maintaining Benefits Dear CEO Community, SNAP work...
New Brief: Why The Design of a Larger Child Tax Credit Matters for Inequality Among Children
Center on Poverty and Social Policy
The 2025 tax debate saw a number of proposals from Democratic and Republican policymakers to increase the value of the Child Tax Credit and reform a number of its central elements. Various Republican...
Kids’ Share: Analyzing Federal Expenditures on Children
Urban Institute
A new Urban Institute series looks comprehensively at trends in federal and state spending and tax expenditures on children—the kids’ share of public spending. Children can’t vote and they...
Top Poverty and Opportunity Stories of 2025
Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity
For those who analyze, research or make anti-poverty policy—or more importantly, those who are living with the real-life implications of a lack of material resources—2025 has been yet another...
SSIR’s 2025 Social Innovation Reading List
Stanford Social Innovation Review
Do you want to dig deeper into innovative solutions to social issues like gun violence, climate change, economic inequality, or democratic erosion? In 2025, Stanford Social Innovation Review...
Behind the Story: Mental Health Resilience in American Communities
Pulitzer Center
Dive deeper into reporting on mental health with Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellows and grantees. Communities across America are navigating their mental well-being in an unprecedented and rapidly...
New Issue of Liberal Education (Vol. 11, No. 4)
American Association of Colleges and Universities
A new issue of Liberal Education (Volume 11, Number 4) is now available. Featured Articles Include: Genuine Conversations: Why critical listening is key to shaping democracy’s future. How Did We...
2025 Annual Report, Center for Black Educator Development
The Center for Black Educator Development
Our 2025 Annual Report is finally here! In it, you’ll find a comprehensive look at our achievements, milestones, and impact stories that shaped this past year. Thanks to your support and...
Service Year Alliance: 2025 Year in Review
Service Year Alliance
Challenges to national service are not new. Yet, for all that transpired this year, of which there is a lot to mention, one takeaway rises to the top. In the face of significant disruption,...
Partnerships Classifieds
Volunteers Needed: Philadelphia Flower Show
Philadelphia Horticultural Society
The Philadelphia Horticultural Society (PHS) Philadelphia Flower Show is the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event and fundraiser featuring stunning displays by the world’s...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Save the Date: 2026 Cities of Inclusion Disability Summit – Oct 8
Cities of Inclusion
As we look ahead to 2026, make sure to mark your calendars for the 2026 Cities of Inclusion Disability Summit taking place on October 8, 2026 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, part of...
Grant Opportunities
responsive, accountable local government in Philadelphia – Jan 29
William Penn Foundation
William Penn Foundation issues RFP for responsive, accountable local government in Philadelphia The William Penn Foundation (WPF) has issued an RFP for responsive, accountable local government in...
advocacy for child-serving systems – Jan 29
William Penn Foundation
William Penn Foundation issues RFP for advocacy for child-serving systems The William Penn Foundation (WPF) in Philadelphia has issued a request for proposals for advocacy for child-serving systems....
arts and culture general operating support – Jan 29
William Penn Foundation
William Penn Foundation issues RFP for arts and culture general operating support The William Penn Foundation (WPF) in Philadelphia has issued an RFP to arts and culture nonprofits for general...
SNAP Food Grant Program for Small Businesses – Dec 31
The Merchants Fund
The Merchants Fund’s SNAP Food Grant Program is live now through December 31! Food businesses that accept SNAP with up to $2 million in revenue are eligible to apply, and grants up to $10,000...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Education Policy Associate, Children First
Children First
About Children First Children First (formerly Public Citizens for Children & Youth, PCCY) is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives and chances of children through...
Miscellaneous
NYLC Youth Leadership For Service-Learning Excellence Award: Jan 7
National Youth Leadership Council
The Youth Leadership for Service-Learning Excellence Award recognizes K-12 service-learning programs and projects that demonstrate outstanding youth leadership. The award focuses on projects that...
NYLC Service-Learning Practitioner Leadership Award: Jan 7
National Youth Leadership Council
The Service-Learning Practitioner Leadership Award recognizes practitioners who have equipped young people to lead and serve, both through their direct service-learning instruction with youths and by...
2026 Freedom Schools Literacy Academy
The Center for Black Educator Development
We are currently gathering early interest for the 2026 Freedom Schools Literacy Academy. Families of rising 1st–3rd grade students are encouraged to complete our Parent Interest Form to help us...
PA State Board of Higher Ed Strategic Plan Public Comment Period – Jan 20
PA State Board of Higher Education
Pennsylvania’s State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) is charged with adopting a strategic plan that will provide direction and coordination to support our remarkable colleges and universities to...
Contribute to a New Repository of Pro-Democracy Resources – Jan 21
American Association of Colleges and Universities
The American Association of Colleges and Universities’ (AAC&U) Institute for Democracy & Higher Education (IDHE) supports educators and institutions in shaping an unabashedly...
Global Scholars Certificate Program for High School Juniors & Seniors – Apply by Dec 31
World Affairs Council of Philadelphia
The Global Scholars Certificate Program is a free initiative that recognizes high school juniors and seniors in the Greater Philadelphia region who have demonstrated a commitment to learning about...
New Webinar Series: Pathways of Social Impact: A Series to Unpack Higher Education for the Public Good – Jan 15
Campus Compact
The recently published Pathways of Social Impact: Higher Education for the Public Good brings together a range of perspectives to deepen our understanding of students’ interests, motivations, and...
North Philadelphia Resident (19140) Training Opportunity, Elimu Academy – Jan 3
Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations
Are you a community leader who lives in 19140? This winter North Philadelphia will host the second class of the Elimu Academy – an innovative, grassroots training program from the Philadelphia...
Paid Community Research Opportunity for Philadelphia Residents and Business Owners
Urban Affairs Coalition
As part of the Philadelphia Streetlighting Improvement Project, Philadelphia residents and business owners are invited to participate in a paid, one-on-one community research interview about how new...
Democratic Engagement
Contribute to a New Repository of Pro-Democracy Resources – Jan 21
American Association of Colleges and Universities
The American Association of Colleges and Universities’ (AAC&U) Institute for Democracy & Higher Education (IDHE) supports educators and institutions in shaping an unabashedly...
College Success Network
PCPR January Network Meeting: AI Ready: What Students Need to Know Now – Jan 15
Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable (PCPR)
AI is already reshaping how students learn and complete assignments. Join us for a powerful conversation with experts from K–12, higher ed, and industry on how to guide students toward ethical,...
Faculty Updates
New Issue of Liberal Education (Vol. 11, No. 4)
American Association of Colleges and Universities
A new issue of Liberal Education (Volume 11, Number 4) is now available. Featured Articles Include: Genuine Conversations: Why critical listening is key to shaping democracy’s future. How Did We...
Contribute to a New Repository of Pro-Democracy Resources – Jan 21
American Association of Colleges and Universities
The American Association of Colleges and Universities’ (AAC&U) Institute for Democracy & Higher Education (IDHE) supports educators and institutions in shaping an unabashedly...
New Webinar Series: Pathways of Social Impact: A Series to Unpack Higher Education for the Public Good – Jan 15
Campus Compact
The recently published Pathways of Social Impact: Higher Education for the Public Good brings together a range of perspectives to deepen our understanding of students’ interests, motivations, and...
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