The week of
March 17, 2026
PHENND Events/Activities
2024-2025 PHENND Annual Report
We are pleased to share the new PHENND Annual Report which profiles our accomplishments during the 2024-2025 academic year. The report also includes brief summaries from many of our member...
PHENND Seeks VISTAs for Nonprofit Fellows Program – May 31
PHENND
Join a cohort that works to strengthen communities and alleviate poverty by building capacity at local Philadelphia nonprofits. Be one of 20 full-time AmeriCorps VISTAs serving in various...
PHENND Fellows VISTA Program Information Virtual Session – Mar 23
Interested in making an impact on students, families, and communities in Philadelphia? Become an AmeriCorps VISTA and support local nonprofits and schools in the fight against poverty. Join us for a...
Other Local Events and Workshops
2026 STEAM Summer Camp – Jr. STEM Academy – Jun 20 – Jul 30
Community College of Philadelphia
This immersive, hands-on experience designed for rising 6th through 8th grade students, blends science, technology, engineering, art, and math in a highly creative and collaborative environment....
America 250th Celebration Events: Three Major 2026 Citywide Job Fairs, Strengthening America’s Workforce – Apr 18&29, Jun 5
Temple University Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative
The Temple University Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative is proud to announce three major citywide job fairs this spring, continuing its deep commitment to workforce development,...
Webinar: Empowering Math Learners through Standards-Based Grading: Evidence and Practice – Mar 24
Philadelphia Regional Institute of STEM Educators (PRISE)
How can formative assessment move beyond informing tomorrow’s lesson to actively empowering students today? In this webinar, we will explore how Mathematics Empowerment through Standards-Based...
Hybrid Event: Can We Talk? dialogue on 1776, 2026 and You – Apr 9
Keystone Civic Ventures
Faculty and their students are invited to take part in an inter-campus Can We Talk? dialogue, 7:00-9:00 PM, Thursday, April 9. This is a hybrid event. In-person participants will be gathering at...
New Resources
STEM Learning Journeys: Virtual Lessons and Activities for Afterschool Programs
STEM Next
In partnership with Verizon, STEM Next has launched a new set of online Learning Journeys to help afterschool educators more easily implement relevant, high-quality STEM learning in their programs at...
The Power of Youth Service: How Service Empowers Young People
Gallup
A nationally representative survey of more than 3,000 youth ages 12-25, conducted by The Allstate Foundation and Gallup, finds that youth service is linked to positive outcomes in the areas of...
Webinar Recording: Measuring What Matters: Using Data and Storytelling to Demonstrate Civic Impact
Partners for Campus-Community Engagement (PCCE)
This Webinar, Measuring What Matters: Using Data and Storytelling to Demonstrate Civic Impact, was recorded on March 5, 2026. Co-facilitators: Arielle Mizrahi, Director of Partnerships, Unify America...
School Meals as a Strategy to Prevent Childhood Obesity and Advance Food Equity: A Narrative Review
Temple University
Purpose of Review: Childhood obesity and food insecurity are coexisting public health crises that disproportionately affect low-income and marginalized populations. Addressing these issues requires...
Economic Security Polices That Support Families Generate Positive Impacts
Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity
As safety net programs that support families continue to be a topic of fierce debate in Congress, a recent report by PolicyLab at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), produced in partnership...
A Decade of ERPO: What Does the Evidence Say About the Use, Effectiveness and Opportunities for Improving Implementation and Impact of this Important Firearm Violence Prevention Tool
John Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions
A new special collection published in INQUIRY: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing examines the first decade of research, policy development, and implementation...
Partnerships Classifieds
Volunteers Needed: I AM PHL Student Summit – May 2
PhillyGoes2College
We are thrilled to invite you to volunteer at this year’s I AM PHL Student Summit on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Thomas Jefferson University – East Falls Campus! As we celebrate Philadelphia’s...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Save the Date and Call for Proposals: Action in Concert: Summit for Collective Impact – March 20
Partners for Campus-Community Engagement (PCCE)
The Action in Concert: Summit for Collective Impact Conference will be held on May 8, 2026, at Rochester University (Staybridge Suite, 1000 Genesee Street, Rochester NY, 14611). The deadline for the...
Call for Proposals: 2026 Community Engagement Administrators Conference – Apr 25
NC Campus Engagement
Session proposals are now being accepted for NC Campus Engagement’s (NCCE) 2026 Community Engagement Administrator’s Conference (CEAC), June 10, 2026 at Elon University, Elon, NC....
Grant Opportunities
Sustainable Economic Empowerment and Development (SEED) Fund – Apr 3
Reinvestment Fund
The Sustainable Economic Empowerment and Development (SEED) Fund is designed to strengthen the financial wellbeing of family child care business owners in Philadelphia, particularly those operating...
Multimodal Transportation Fund Program – Jul 31
PA Department of Community and Economic Development
The PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is now accepting applications for the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) Program....
Allstate Foundation College Service Grants 2026-2027 – Mar 30
Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity
***Deadline to apply has been extended to March 30, 2026*** In support of The Allstate Foundation’s youth empowerment strategy, the Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity (CELO) is...
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...
Webinar: Overcoming Challenges to Evaluating Child Welfare Programs – Jan 28
Urban Institute
Evaluating child welfare programs and services requires cooperation and coordination with agency administrators, program managers, and frontline workers. Evaluation can require staff members to...
Webinar: Pathways of Social Impact: Current Uses – Feb 11
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...
Zoom Planning Workshop: Humanities to Careers: Pathways Planning for Students’ Advantage – Register by Jan 21
Yes We Must Coalition
The Yes We Must Coalition is offering a two-session workshop for college/university teams on Humanities to Careers: Pathways Planning for Students’ Advantage on Mondays, January 26 and...
Mott Million Dollar Challenge for Kids & Teens – Feb 27
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is excited to announce the Mott Million Dollar Challenge: A Pitch Competition for Kids & Teens, a national opportunity for young people in grades K–12...
College Success Network
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...
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...
Zoom Planning Workshop: Humanities to Careers: Pathways Planning for Students’ Advantage – Register by Jan 21
Yes We Must Coalition
The Yes We Must Coalition is offering a two-session workshop for college/university teams on Humanities to Careers: Pathways Planning for Students’ Advantage on Mondays, January 26 and...
Faculty Updates
Webinar: Pathways of Social Impact: Current Uses – Feb 11
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...
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...
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