The week of
June 16, 2026
Other Local Events and Workshops
PHEAA Webinar: Improve Your Credit – Get Your Loan – Jul 23
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
This webinar provides students and parents with the tools they need when considering an alternative student loan, including strategies to strengthen credit, tips for effective budgeting, and key...
Independence Week at the National Constitution Center – Jun 29 – Jul 5
National Constitution Center
This summer, celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at the National Constitution Center. Dive into the Declaration, walk among the founders, and explore the ideas behind the Revolution that still...
Juneteenth at the National Constitution Center – Jun 19
National Constitution Center
Juneteenth marks our country’s second Independence Day, when the promises of “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” in the Declaration of Independence became more fully realized for...
2026 Nonprofit Basics Virtual Series – Jul 23,30 & Aug 3,13,20,27 (Register by July 16)
PA Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO)
Make a commitment this summer to do some organizational and leadership self-care – join us for our Nonprofits Basics virtual cohort! A few things have changed since you last heard from us about...
Rox The Block, Lil’ Filmmakers – Aug 8
Lil' Filmakers
Lil’ Filmmakers, a Philadelphia nonprofit that provides free filmmaking programs and internships for underrepresented youth and young adults, is keeping the cameras rolling! The organization...
New Resources
Catalyzing Climate Action Through Universities
Stanford Social Innovation Review
Tecnológico de Monterrey, a private, nonprofit university in Mexico, has integrated sustainability into the school’s culture and educational model to build a community capable of addressing the...
When the Safety Net Fails
Stanford Social Innovation Review
An innovative public-private partnership between the San Francisco Human Services Agency and Crankstart, a San Francisco-based family foundation, offers a potential blueprint for cross-sector...
New Research Brief: Can School Districts Bounce Back from Large Pandemic-Era Chronic Absenteeism Increases?
Everyone Graduates Center
New research from Jina Kim and Robert Balfanz, published this week by the Johns Hopkins University Everyone Graduates Center, The GRAD Partnership, and the Partnership for Student Success examines...
New Edition of The Impossible Will Take a Little While
Paul Loeb
Since hope is intimately related to voting, I thought you’d be interested in the new edition of my political hope book, The Impossible Will Take a Little While, the companion to Soul of a Citizen....
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Place-Based Justice Network Annual Summer Institute (Virtual) – Aug 3,11,19
Place-Based Justice Network
The Place-Based Justice Network (PBJN) is a community of practitioners in higher education community engagement who are driven by values-oriented approaches to non-exploitative community engagement...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Director of Programs (Part-time), Philadelphia Solar Energy Association – Aug 14
Philadelphia Solar Energy Association
The Philadelphia Solar Energy Association is hiring a Director of Programs. This part-time position is perfect for a Science, STEM or Environmental Educator. The Director of Programs will be...
Program Director, Workforce Training and Services, William Penn Foundation
William Penn Foundation
The William Penn Foundation, founded by Otto and Phoebe Haas in 1945, is a leading American philanthropy located in Philadelphia with over $ billion in assets and a $155 million annual grant budget....
Miscellaneous
Webinar: Shaping the Future of Health Care Coverage: Policy Lessons from Romneycare and Medicaid Expansions – Jul 22
Institute for Research on Poverty
What can the United States learn about creating effective health insurance markets by examining state-level health care reforms and policy? This webinar will focus on the evolution of health...
Virtual Lunch & Learn: Exploring Equitable Community–Campus Relationships – Jul 15
LEAD California
LEAD California is hosting a Lunch ‘n Learn series this year, starting with Dr. Suchi Gururaj about her co-edited book on Equitable Campus-Community Partnerships. Dr. Gururaj will begin by...
Faculty Updates
Virtual Lunch & Learn: Exploring Equitable Community–Campus Relationships – Jul 15
LEAD California
LEAD California is hosting a Lunch ‘n Learn series this year, starting with Dr. Suchi Gururaj about her co-edited book on Equitable Campus-Community Partnerships. Dr. Gururaj will begin by...
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