September 1, 2026 – PHENND https://phennd.org We are a network of over 20 colleges and universities that strengthens service learning in Philadelphia, connecting academics with community involvement. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:49:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 William Penn Foundation September RFP Webinar Registration Now Live https://phennd.org/update/william-penn-foundation-september-rfp-webinar-registration-now-live/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:49:25 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=88518 The William Penn Foundation will release 10 new RFPs on September 9. In advance, we are sharing registration details for informational webinars on each RFP. The live 45-minute webinars will review key information from the RFP packet including details about funding eligibility, the application and review process, and the timeline for each opportunity, with time to ask questions of our program staff. Attendance at webinars has no impact on your ability to apply or be considered for funding.

View all September webinars.

Funding Opportunities Include:

  • Arts and Culture – Art and Culture Programming, Arts Education Programming (Out-of-School Community-based), Arts and Culture Capital Support
  • Children and Families – Caregiver Supports, Mental and Behavioral Health Services
  • Democracy and Civic Initiatives – Responsive Local Government
  • Environment and Public Space – Climate Resilience Plans, Reduce Illegal Dumping, Urban Gardens, Urban trees
]]> SY26-27 Part-time Positions, Heights Philadelphia https://phennd.org/update/sy26-27-part-time-positions-heights-philadelphia/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:31:37 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=88485 Heights Philadelphia (“Heights”) is an economic mobility catalyst committed to breaking the cycle of generational poverty in Philadelphia by creating pathways to educational and workforce success for all young people, especially Black, Latino, and first-generation-to-college students from low-income communities. These pathways are the foundation of a more equitable and prosperous future for the city.

Heights serves more than 3,500 students from middle school to career with staff embedded in 25 schools across the School District of Philadelphia and partnerships with 13 colleges and universities.

Click here for a listing of school year 2026-2027 part-time positions.

]]> 2026 Disability Summit: Envisioning the Future of Disability Inclusion – Oct 7&8 https://phennd.org/update/2026-disability-summit-envisioning-the-future-of-disability-inclusion-oct-78/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:20:31 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=88174 Join Cities of Inclusion, an initiative of Special Olympics Pennsylvania, and EmpathyTech, an initiative of Pletly, for the 2026 Disability Summit: Envisioning the Future of Disability Inclusion on Wednesday, October 7th, and Thursday, October 8th, 2026 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This two day event, rooted in Philadelphia’s celebration of America’s 250th, invites attendees to celebrate and reflect on all that has been accomplished over the last 250 years while looking ahead to the future as we come together to envision a Philadelphia region that works for all of us.

Convening over 1,000 attendees across the two days, this summit will offer the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with a diverse range of leaders including disability advocates, civic leaders, business leaders, healthcare providers, educators, policymakers, and community members.

Registration Resources 
Event Vendor Resources (Resource Expo)
Sponsorship Opportunities
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