The deadline to complete an application is April 30th so don’t wait – apply today!

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Share Food Program (“Share”) is the leading hunger relief organization in the Greater Philadelphia region and one of the largest independent food banks in the nation. Share feeds hundreds of thousands of individuals each month—more than half of whom are children and seniors. The ripple effects of the pandemic, record rates of inflation, and critical cuts to government assistance benefits have plunged even more people into hunger and poverty. Philadelphia has the second highest rate of poverty of any major city in the U.S., and food insecurity is a public health crisis. Our network of caring volunteers, dedicated professionals, and generous donors works to bring nourishing food to our neighbors in need.

Since 2022, the need for Share’s services has increased by 120% and the need will only increase with the passage of recent legislation. Share is committed to being at the forefront of advocacy fighting against these policies and ensuring everyone has access to food. Funding for advocacy and expanding its major donor program are strategic goals for Share. Furthermore, Share has successfully completed two stages of its capital campaign to expand and revolutionize its Philadelphia warehouse headquarters at the heart of Share’s operations, to help more neighbors in need.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Program Officer, the Programs Director works with the program managers to ensure the equitable distribution of resources throughout a network of over 150 partner pantries. This position functions as the primary relationship holder for Share Food Program with regards to program operations in Philadelphia County, and to a lesser degree, Montgomery and Delaware Counties. This position is located onsite at one of the Share Food Program’s three warehouses located in Philadelphia, Montgomery and Delaware Counties with the option to work from home available occasionally.

Core Position Job Functions And Responsibilities

The following statements reflect the general functions and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Share Food may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

• Oversee Pantry Network manager and data managers providing guidance, mentorship, and development opportunities
• Clarify and communicate any TEFAP, SFPP or other program policy updates to Share Staff and the partner network
• Ensure effective pantry ordering, inventory tracking, pantry monitoring and compliance, and effective resource distribution through continued process improvement
• Represent Share Food Program at community meetings, forums, and coalitions – maintaining and improving the organization’s footprint and reputation in Philadelphia County primarily, and in Montgomery and Delaware Counties.
• In partnership with DCPO, develop and implement a distribution philosophy that ensures equitable distribution of Share resources including TEFAP, SFPP, and donated food.
• Develop and oversee implementation of pantry network assessment that will support goals of updated distribution philosophy and identify partner capacity building opportunities
• Maintain applicable local and state level relationships including clarifying and communicating any TEFAP, SFPP or other program policy updates
• Provide opportunities for program organizations and clients to contribute direct feedback about Share’s programs
• Support manager’s in programmatic evaluation for pantry network distribution and make recommendations to improve effectiveness
• Additional duties as required

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Eligibility:

• Enrolled as a Pell-Grant eligible high school senior for 2026-2027 academic year
• Plan to enroll as a first-time, incoming freshman at an accredited postsecondary institution or continuous education program during the 2026- 2027 academic year
• Two-year schools
• Four-year schools
• Vocational/technical certificate/certification program
• Demonstrate leadership abilities and good moral character with accumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher
• A U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551

We appreciate the critical role you play in connecting students with resources that help make higher education more accessible and affordable and encourage you to share this opportunity with eligible seniors at your school.

In addition, Sallie Mae offers more free tools and resources to help families plan and pay for higher education, including Scholly Scholarships, a monthly $2,000 No Essay Scholarship, a quarterly $5,000 Grad School No Essay Scholarship, and Scholly Easy Apply.

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Strengthening the health of our democracy begins in our neighborhoods and communities. Every neighborhood counts — today and into the future.

The Heinz Endowments is proud to join peer funders — the William Penn Foundation and the HealthSpark Foundation — in seeking proposals to develop plans to increase participation in the 2030 census across Pennsylvania through:

• Census-related education.
• Outreach.
• Communications.
• Get-out-the-count activities in Pennsylvania.

Grants of up to $50,000 are available for individual organizations, and coalitions of two or more are eligible for up to $100,000. A total of $1.275 million has been allocated for the grant program.

Applications should be submitted through the William Penn Foundation and must be received by 5 p.m. on April 23, 2026. Proposals from organizations in the 10-county southwestern region will be evaluated by The Heinz Endowments.

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Please review the information below and let us know ASAP if you are available to participate:

• Workshop Tank Incubator Session: Friday, April 10, 12:00-1:30 PM
• Location: Pennovation Center 3401 Grays Ferry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

During the Workshop Tank project, students work to generate innovative and impactful business plans. At the end of the project, the top business/non-profit plans will have an opportunity to pitch to a panel of judges who will in turn choose the overall winners. The winners will receive seed money to put their plans into action!

This incubator session provides our students with the opportunity to get feedback on the first draft of their business idea/plan. During the session you will meet with a series of students, one-on-one, for about 10 minutes each. Volunteers will provide students with feedback on the first draft of their business idea/plan.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 8 to Candace Eaton at Candace.eaton@theworkshopschool.ccsend.com.

The Philadelphia Film Society is looking to bring movie events to underserved communities in areas that do not have movie theaters. Organizations are invited to submit a proposal to host a movie night in collaboration with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation at a city recreation center OR at another outdoor venue.

All proposals should be for a FREE community event and movie screening that incorporates other community organizations and groups. Events will take place between June and August. Ideal proposals will lay out the proposed location for the event, suggested movie, and an overview of activities taking place prior to the screening.

Virtual Required Information Session: April 9, 6:00 PM

If you have any questions about Movies on the Block, how to attend the virtual info session, or are interested in hosting a program, please contact community@filmadelphia.org.

Applications close April 14.

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Calling educators of all kinds! Join a collaborative cohort of educators committed to recognizing and understanding the whole learner.

In Fall 2026, PHENND will again offer a four-part series for educators of all kinds* in the Philadelphia region, explore trauma-informed and healing-centered approaches to incorporate in your classrooms and beyond, and help educators consider the ways both structure and flexibility are key to a successful learning environment. The series uses both theory and practical tools to help educators create a supportive learning environment for all students and develop a learning community that promotes belonging and safety. The group will explore moving from trauma reducing to healing centered practices using a strengths-based lens. Themed sessions will examine educator self-awareness, our work with our learners, and the policies and practices of our organizations. Participants will learn from a combination of guided facilitation, short reading assignments, and their own reflections on their teaching practice (as well as the shared reflections of others). Each individual will leave with a practical portfolio of hands-on tools and action items to use in their learning spaces and organization.

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*This series is open to educators across the spectrum, whether school-based, university-based, or community-based. If you work with learners, this is for you!

Participants should expect each of the four sessions to take 2 hours with brief amounts of homework/reading in between sessions. See the session-by-session learning goals here.

The upcoming cohort will meet at the following dates and times. Please mark your calendars!

• September 30, 3-6pm (in-person, location TBD, Session 1)
• October 7, 3-5pm (virtual, Session 2)
• October 14, 3-5pm (virtual, Session 3)
• October 21, 3-5pm (virtual, Session 4)

Cost to participate in the series is $250 (total). A small number of scholarships are available. We also encourage teams of educators from the same institution/school/organization to participate and can negotiate group rates. If you would like a scholarship or to negotiate a group rate, please select “Pay by Invoice” so you do not have to enter credit card info at this time and we will follow-up via email.

Enrollment will end Friday, September 19th. The course will only run if at least 15 people register. We will confirm that the course is or is not running by Monday, September 28th. If the course does not run, you will get a full refund.

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Information will be provided on college entitlements including the PA Tuition Waiver (FosterED) and the Chafee grant for the 2026 – 2027 academic year as well as challenges students face and supports that are available before they enter college and once they are enrolled to help them be successful on their educational journeys.

Date and Time: May 5, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 12:00-12:30 PM optional Q & A

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Dates: April 9 – July 5

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Join the Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable (PCPR) and leaders from the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration for tools and strategies to better support undocumented, DACA‑eligible, refugee, and other immigrant students on their path to college.

Date and Time: Thursday, April 16, 2026, 9:00-11:00 PM

For more information, and to register for the Zoom link, please click here.

This panel will dive into the intersections of virality, teaching, surveillance, and the current political moment, including practical guidance for educators alongside broader cultural context.

Date and Time: Wednesday, April 22, 3:00 PM

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Join a panel of experts to explore the challenges in navigating digital spaces, student safety, free expression, and civil rights from theoretical and practical perspectives.

Date and Time: Thursday, April 16, 3:00 PM

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We often celebrate the ways social capital helps us build trust, belonging, and community. But many of us have also seen and experienced moments when those same forces can exclude, divide, or even cause harm.

As part of the Connection Commons, we’re creating space to come together and explore these tensions. This interactive session isn’t about having all the answers, but about learning with and from one another—sharing the ways these dynamics have shown up in our own lives, and listening for what they might be teaching us.

Through conversation and reflection, we’ll look at both the bright and shadow sides of social capital and consider how we can nurture networks that truly foster inclusion, equity, and collective wellbeing.

Date and Time: April 29, 2026, 12:00-1:30 PM

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In partnership with The Alexander Advantage, select Free Library locations is hosting programs for college-bound high school students and their families.

Offered workshops include Scholarships 101; FAFSA Completion; College Fit and Planning; SAT Prep Sessions for Math, Writing, and Reading; and Proctored Practice SAT Exams.

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Application deadline is April 20, 2026.

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Application deadline is April 10, 2026.

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• “Restorative Justice as a Framework for Critical Service-Learning” by Andrew Jared Pierce
• “Conducting Racial Justice Research: Perspectives of school and community partners” by Theresa Michelle Harrison, Yanfeng Xu, Patrice Forrester, and Ashlee Lewis
• “‘It is Power for Young People’: Enacting Hope by Amplifying Youth Research for School Change” by Abigail Rombalski, Jaiden Leary, and Daniel Brogan
• “Uncovering Electronic Service-Learning Design Considerations to Facilitate Civic and Academic Learning: Integrating Student, Faculty and Community Partner Perspectives” by Jessie Sze Hui Tan, Viktor Wahadaniah, Hui Li Ng , Faith Ong, Ashish Stephen Peter, Yew Kong Tan, and Robert G. Bringle

• “Reframing Community Engagement in Higher Education” by Suchitra V Gururaj

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Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Philadelphia, and the city has the highest prevalence of diabetes among the nation’s 10 major cities. These conditions don’t develop overnight. They take shape over years, driven by a complex mix of factors, including access to healthy food, socio-economic barriers, chronic stress, and daily habits around how people shop, cook, and eat.

Which is exactly why prevention must start early.

March marked National Nutrition Month, an especially important time to recognize the barriers that make healthy eating challenging for too many. In Philadelphia, community organizations work year-round to build those habits early with the help from federally-funded programs like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and SNAP-Ed, which supports evidence-based nutrition education for low-income communities.

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