January 20, 2026

Other Local Events and Workshops

PHEAA Webinar: Searching for Scholarships – Feb 10

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)

The cost of a postsecondary education can add up quickly for students and families. Thankfully, there is funding to help cover those expenses. Join us as we share tips to help students successfully...

PHEAA Webinar: Preferred Lender Lists – Why and What You Need to Know – Feb 25

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)

Join Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency ‘s (PHEAA) private lender team as they walk through the importance of having a preferred lender list versus a historical list, and what you...

Certified Recovery Specialist Training, Project HOME – Apply by Feb 11

Project HOME

This program is 100% free, including testing and includes the support of an Employment Specialist. Requirements: Proof of completing high school or equivalent. More than 18 months in a continuous...

School District of Philadelphia Parent & Family Virtual Workshops – Jan 21

School District of Philadelphia

These valuable in-person sessions are designed to build your family’s capacity to support your student(s). January 21 – 21 Questions Every Adult Learner Needs to Answer Explore career goals,...

Need in Deed Educational Equity Forum: Embracing Community Wisdom – Feb 9

Need In Deed

Join us for a conversation about embracing the wisdom of local communities. The panel discussion will be moderated by Philadelphia City Councilmember Kendra Brooks and will feature Dr. Pauline...

2026 PAEE Annual Conference: From History to Hope – Teaching the Environment Forward – Register by Feb 4

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! The theme of...

Edible Alphabet: Free English Language Learning (ELL) Program, Free Library of Philadelphia

Free Library of Philadelphia

Edible Alphabet is a free English Language Learning (ELL) program from the Culinary Literacy Center whose mission is to teach the English language and literacy skills through hands-on cooking...

New Resources

Frame Your Degree: How to Avoid Pain While Seeking a College Degree

Kendall Hunt

Are you a member of a majority, minoritized or marginalized group, ready to face the unique challenges of university life? Meet Veronica Carey, PhD – your ultimate guide to navigating the...

A-Z Philadelphia Environmental Volunteer Guide

Green Philly

Ask anyone at any nonprofit, and they will all agree – volunteers are the heart of every organization. Volunteers even make up one-third of the nonprofit workforce. Volunteers provide a...

What’s Your Plan? A Convo about Trades & Apprenticeships Pathways

PhillyGoes2College

What happens when the traditional college path doesn’t fit, but your passion does? In this episode of What’s Your Plan?, Marquise sits down with Jazmeen Chisholm to talk about her journey into...

Opening Doors to Child Care Through Seamless Integration With The Education System

Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity

High quality, affordable child care is critical infrastructure that enables economic growth and strengthens education. High-quality, affordable child care is critical infrastructure that enables...

How a Work-Based Policy Package Can Reduce U.S. Poverty

Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity

A recent Spotlight exclusive looks at a recent Urban Institute micro-simulation of a work-based, anti-poverty package developed by the Community Advocates Public Policy Institute in Milwaukee. David...

USDA Report Shows Nearly 50 Million Americans Facing Hunger

Food Research and Action Center

The latest Household Food Security report released by the Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (ERS) reveals that million people lived in food-insecure households last year....

Recap the 1619 Global Connections Series

Pulitzer Center

As we step into 2026, we want to take a moment to reflect on some of the programming from 2025 that centered the power of journalism to support student learning. Last year, we held a series of...

Partnerships Classifieds

Volunteers Needed: National History Day Philly 2026 Competition – Mar 12

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

The National History Day (NHD) Philly 2026 Competition is being held on Thursday, March 12th at the National Constitution Center (525 Arch Street, Philadelphia) from approximately 8:30AM to 1:30PM....

National Conferences & Calls for Proposal

National Service-Learning Conference Lightning Talks & Student Showcases – Jan 23

National Youth Leadership Council

The National Youth Leadership Council is proud to announce a bold new partnership: the National Service-Learning Conference is uniting with the Points of Light Conference, June 22-25, 2026 in...

Call for Proposals: 2026 CUMU Conference – Mar 19

Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities

The call for proposals for the 2026 Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) Conference, Anchored in Purpose, in Houston, TX, November 8–11, 2026, is now open. Urban and metropolitan...

Grant Opportunities

economic mobility for working adults – Feb 20

Education Design Lab

Education Design Lab launch effort to help working adults without a bachelor’s degree The Education Design Lab (the Lab) and its partners have announced a $ million request for proposals (RFP) that...

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes – Mar 15

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes invites applications for 2026 awards The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes celebrates inspiring, public-spirited young people from diverse backgrounds across...

NFL Foundation Grassroots Program – Mar 30

Local Initiatives Support Coalition

LISC, NFL Foundation partner to improve local football fields The NFL Foundation Grassroots Program will provide grants of up to $250,000 to nonprofit, neighborhood-based organizations to improve the...

Allstate Foundation College Service Grants 2026-2027 – Mar 16

Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity

In support of The Allstate Foundation’s youth empowerment strategy, the Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity (CELO) is thrilled to share an opportunity for institutions to apply...

Grants for Immigrant serving orgs – Apr 30

Vilcek Foundation

Vilcek Foundation invites applications for grants to support nonprofits working with immigrants The Vilcek Foundation was established in 2000 by Jan and Marica Vilcek, immigrants from the former...

survivors of domestic violence and their pets – rolling

Community Foundation of New Jersey

Community Foundation of New Jersey invites applications from organizations serving survivors of domestic violence and their pets The Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) aims to create and scale...

Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program – Mar 13

PA Department of Community and Economic Development

The Pennsylvania Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program is now accepting applications through March 13th, 2026. Guidelines are linked here and can be found on the program webpage as well as...

Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities

Employment Specialist, Project HOME

Project HOME

The Employment Specialist helps residents and community members find employment and connect to living wage careers. The Specialist addresses barriers to employment by seeking to improve...

Director of Engagement and Communications, Mishkan Shalom

Mishkan Shalom

Congregation Mishkan Shalom, a progressive Reconstructionist synagogue in Philadelphia, seeks a full-time Director of Engagement and Communications to strengthen connection and belonging across our...

PA Department of Environmental Protection Internships – Apply by Jan 31

PA Department of Environmental Protection

Find your passion for public service. The PA Department of Environmental Protection has available internships and apprenticeships. Delaware County: Keystone Internship at Brandywine Battlefield Park...

Chief Financial Officer, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) is seeking a CFO to guide the financial strategy of one of the most impactful human services organization in the region. Your work would help older adults and...

Senior Director of Development, Make-A-Wish Philadelphia

Make-A-Wish

The Senior Director of Development of Philadelphia is a senior fundraising leader responsible for advancing philanthropic growth and revenue across the Philadelphia region for Make-A-Wish...

Miscellaneous

School District of Philadelphia PreK Registration for 2026-2027 Now Open

School District of Philadelphia

Families can apply for the citywide Free Philly PreK program for children ages 3-5, expanding access to high-quality early learning opportunities throughout the city: Families can register for PreK...

School District of Philadelphia Kindergarten Registration for 2026-2027 Now Open: Attend an Open House – Mar 3 or May 11-15

School District of Philadelphia

Families with children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026, will be able to register for Kindergarten online or by contacting their catchment (neighborhood) school for support. Go...

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