The week of
September 15, 2026
PHENND Events/Activities
Save the Date and Register: KAOSPILOT – The Art & Craft of Designing and Facilitating Learning Spaces: The Restorative Justice Cohort – Jan 12-13
PHENND
St. Joseph’s University’s Faith-Justice Institute, Kaospilot (a Danish business and design school) and PHENND invite you to join us January 12-13, 2027 on St. Joe’s campus for this...
Other Local Events and Workshops
CCP Catto’s Classroom Lecture Series – Sep 23,30 & Oct 7
Community College of Philadelphia
In honor of America’s Semiquincentennial and the legacy of Octavius Catto, Catto’s Classroom is a multi-part educational initiative that explores how education has advanced liberty,...
PHDC Annual Housing Fair – Sep 26
Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (PHDC)
The PHDC Annual Housing Fair Presented by Independence Blue Cross, returns to Temple University’s campus for the fourth year in a row, bringing Philly residents ALL THINGS HOUSING! THIS EVENT IS...
Virtual Grant Writing Certificate Program, Temple Harrisburg
Temple University Harrisburg
Whether you’re new to grant writing or looking to sharpen your skills, Temple’s Grant Writing Certificate Program gives you practical tools to develop compelling proposals and pursue funding...
Online Workshop: Free and Low-Cost Marketing – Oct 8 & 15
Mt. Airy Learning Tree
Take a break in the middle of your workday for this practical two-week workshop designed for busy professionals, small business owners, and nonprofit leaders. Wondering how to put yourself out there...
An Evening with Maria Ressa Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Journalist, and CEO – Nov 28
World Affairs Council of Philadelphia
Few journalists have shaped the global conversation on democracy and press freedom as profoundly as Maria Ressa. The Nobel Peace Prize winner and Rappler co-founder joins us to discuss the growing...
The Next 250: Youth Voices on the Civic Decade – Sep 17
National Constitution Center
What do young people hope the next chapter of America’s story will look like? Earlier this year, Made By Us brought together young adults from across the country to draft and sign Youth250: Our...
SP2 Speaker Series – America at 250: Where Do We Go From Here: The Borders of Belonging – Oct 1
University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice
Join the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) for conversations about belonging, poverty, work, and technology as the country begins its next 250 years. Join us on...
Domestic Violence Education Symposium – Oct 7
Gwynedd Mercy University
Join us for the first ever Domestic Violence Education Symposium as Gwynedd Mercy University launches the the Jordan Center for Children of Trauma and Domestic Violence Education – Linking...
Hybrid Event: Can We Talk? – Oct 15
Drexel University
Please join us for an intercampus Can We Talk? (CWT?) event at 7 PM, Thursday, October 15, hosted by Drexel University at The Lindy Center for Civic Engagement, Drexel University, 3210 Cherry Street,...
3rd Annual Philly Civics Fair & Panel Discussion – Sep 26
Free Library of Philadelphia
Learn how technology is reshaping civic life, democracy, and public engagement – and the roles of government, companies, and individuals. On Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 9:00 AM enter...
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Free Library – Sep 15 – Oct 15
Free Library of Philadelphia
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month during our nation’s 250th anniversary, we reflect on the countless ways Hispanic and Latino communities have shaped Philadelphia and the United States...
New Resources
This Month in Policy from PA Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO)
PA Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO)
Welcome to our September issue of This Month in Policy! Here’s what to expect from this monthly policy e-newsletter: Key policy updates from the previous month (don’t worry, we’ll...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Call for Proposals: new edited book on the preparation of graduate students for service-learning and community engagement – Oct 31
Campus Compact
This Campus Compact-supported book examines the perspectives, programs, structures, and particular approaches that prepare graduate students for a wide range of community-engaged careers in and...
Grant Opportunities
APHA Center for Public Health Policy: Building Bridges Learning Community – Sep 28
Center for Public Health Policy
The Building Bridges Project (Building Bridges: Cultivating Meaningful Cross-sectoral and Community-Based Partnerships to Improve Health) is working to strengthen partnerships between governmental...
William Penn Foundation Requests for Proposals Now Available
William Penn Foundation
The William Penn Foundation is pleased to share that 10 Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are now available. If you have a project that addresses an RFP, we hope you will submit a proposal for funding....
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Position Openings at Bridging The Gap Educational Staffing Solutions
Bridging the Gap Educational Staffing Solutions
Bridging The Gap Educational Staffing Solutions (BTGESS) is seeking dedicated, qualified, and passionate education professionals to join our growing team. We connect talented educators and support...
Miscellaneous
The Chronicle of Higher Education Mental Health Virtual Forum: Strategies for Cultivating Connection, Calm, and Positivity on Campus – Oct 7
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Times are tough for higher ed and its constituents. Funding has been thrown into disarray, the value proposition of a degree is increasingly questioned, laws and regulations involving the industry...
Fall 2026 Webinar Series on Experiential Learning and Developing Civic Virtues
All People Be Happy
All People Be Happy (APBH) has a long history of listening and collaborating across perceived differences in the US and abroad. We are leveraging our thirty-two years of learning and research toward...
Seeking Applicants for the ‘26-27 Cohort: Campus Compact Fiscal Leadership Lab – Nov 6
Campus Compact
Applications are now open for the Fiscal Leadership Lab, a national cohort bringing together students from across the country to build fiscal knowledge and policy skills, providing them with: A...
CSN Advocacy, Belonging and Career (ABC) Program – Apply by Sep 25
Collective Success Network
The CSN Advocacy, Belonging and Career (ABC) Program is a six week virtual program that offers a $250 stipend to students upon program completion with a capstone policy brief. The program is...
CSN Career Readiness and Mentorship Program 2026-2027
Collective Success Network
First Gen Students: Looking for a Job or Paid Internship? Collective Success Network (CSN) supports and empowers first-generation and/or low-income (FGLI) college students at institutions in...
Philadelphia Area 2026-2027 Newman Civic Fellows
Campus Compact
Campus Compact has named student civic leaders from 39 States, Washington, , and Mexico to the 2026 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows. The Newman Civic Fellowship is a yearlong program that recognizes...
College Success Network
CSN Advocacy, Belonging and Career (ABC) Program – Apply by Sep 25
Collective Success Network
The CSN Advocacy, Belonging and Career (ABC) Program is a six week virtual program that offers a $250 stipend to students upon program completion with a capstone policy brief. The program is...
CSN Career Readiness and Mentorship Program 2026-2027
Collective Success Network
First Gen Students: Looking for a Job or Paid Internship? Collective Success Network (CSN) supports and empowers first-generation and/or low-income (FGLI) college students at institutions in...
Faculty Updates
Call for Proposals: new edited book on the preparation of graduate students for service-learning and community engagement – Oct 31
Campus Compact
This Campus Compact-supported book examines the perspectives, programs, structures, and particular approaches that prepare graduate students for a wide range of community-engaged careers in and...
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