The week of
September 22, 2026
PHENND Events/Activities
Join AmeriCorps Alumni at Launch! – Oct 9
PHENND
Calling all AmeriCorps Alumni! Do you remember your first month as a member? You were still getting to know the program, your cohort, maybe even Philadelphia… Then, you were invited to Launch...
We’re hiring – PHENND Fellows VISTA Program Operations Coordinator
PHENND
PHENND is hiring! We are looking for an Operations Coordinator for our PHENND Fellows VISTA Program. Job Duties: VISTA Recruitment – lead recruitment effort, with the support Program Manager, to...
PHENND Seeks Nonprofit Host Sites for PHENND Fellows VISTA Program – Dec 7
PHENND
Nonprofit organizations in the Greater Philadelphia region are invited to apply to host a PHENND Fellow for the 2027-2028 program year. This application is for new host sites. PHENND Fellows serve in...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Find Your College Fit – Oct 13
College Access & Success Ecosystem
In this workshop, students will learn about all types and categories of colleges/universities, and will identify the factors most important to their college fit. The workshop will explore fit...
Irreverent Warriors Silkies Hike, Jersey Shore – Sep 26
Irreverent Warriors
SILKIES HIKES ARE FOR VETERANS, ACTIVE DUTY, NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVISTS ONLY: Looking for a day filled with humor, camaraderie, and military-grade banter? Look no further! Irreverent Warriors...
Save the Date: Thriving Communities Symposium – Oct 23-24
Overbrook Environmental Education Center
Please join us for the Overbrook Environmental Education Center’s 2026 Thriving Communities Symposium, taking place at Saint Joseph’s University, on October 23–24, 2026. This year’s theme,...
Faith-based Housing & Legacy Forum – Oct 9
Reach Community Impact
Join us for a convening of faith leaders, community stakeholders, and local housing industry experts – The Faith-based Housing & Legacy Forum, on Friday October 9, 10:00 AM – 3:00...
Leadership Profiles for Nonprofits: Driving Growth and Impact – Oct 14
Mainline Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Profiles for Nonprofits: Driving Growth and Impact will bring nonprofit leaders from across the region together to explore growth, impact and strategies for building stronger...
Hispanic Heritage Month in Philly
Visit Philadelphia
Philly doesn’t need an excuse to party. But coming together in the name of cultural pride and tradition for an entire month is extra special. Officially running from September 15 through October...
9th Annual SustainPHL – Oct 29
Green Philly
SustainPHL is more than an awards ceremony: it’s the ultimate night to connect, celebrate, and be inspired with leading changemakers. Philadelphia has been welcoming the world in 2026 – and...
New Resources
What’s Your Plan – PhillyGoes2College
College Access & Success Ecosystem
The College Access & Success Ecosystem (CASE) October 2026 College Awareness Month campaign will serve as the kickoff to the “What’s Your Plan?” (WYP) campaign for the 2026-2027...
Game Time: Midterm Elections Hub
Alliance for Justice
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, 501(c)(3)s have an important role to play in helping communities participate in our democracy while continuing to advance their missions. 501(c)(3)s can engage...
What Does It Mean to Practice Community?
Green Philly
Individual choices matter, but building sustainable communities also requires cooperation, shared resources and stronger relationships. In this digital age, we can conference with our coworkers...
Census Data Shows Higher Incomes, Slightly Lower Poverty In 2025
Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity
households saw meaningful gains in income in 2025, while the nation’s official poverty rate declined slightly, according to new data released by the Census Bureau. Real median household income...
Reaching Across The Aisle: The Power Of Connection
Forbes
Discussion is a crucial part of the democratic process, but in an era of division, it can be difficult to bridge the gap. That’s why Muhlenberg College student Skylyn Ellison and her nonpartisan...
ALL IN Civic Holidays Toolkit
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
Civic Holidays are a great way to celebrate nonpartisan civic engagement on campus and encourage your campus community to make their voices heard by Election Day! To support your festivities, the ALL...
New Resource: NATIONAL SERVICE AS CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE AI TRANSITION
American Service Project
Polarization, collapsing institutional trust, and AI-driven economic transformation are narrowing the pathways into careers and adulthood for Americans today. Throughout history — from the Works...
New Resource: States are at the Center of Service
Center for State Service Innovation
More than 40,000 people complete a service year annually. Yet demand for service years among young people routinely exceeds the number available, and gaps persist to meet critical needs in...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
2027 National Service Training Call for Proposals – Oct 23
National Service Training
Want to present at 2027 National Service Training (NST)? Our Call for Proposals is now open! The submission deadline is Friday, October 23, 2026. In 2027, we will be hosting an in-person event April...
Grant Opportunities
MLK Day of Service Grants – Oct 25
Youth Service America
The Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday is an official day of service and celebrates the civil rights leader’s life and legacy. Join us this MLK Day as we come together to build a Beloved Community....
Youth Climate Action Microgrants – Oct 9
City of Philadelphia
Young Philadelphians can become climate activists. The City of Philadelphia and the School District of Philadelphia has announced a new opportunity for young Philadelphians to receive $3,000–$5,000...
Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) Local Share Account Statewide Program – Nov 30
PA Department of Community and Economic Development
The PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is currently accepting applications for the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) Local Share Account – Statewide Program...
Supporting Safety, Mental Health and Business Corridors Grants – Oct 8
The Philadelphia Foundation
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Forfeiture Fund is offering grants of $5,000 to $50,000 for Philadelphia community-based organizations working in elder safety, community mental...
2027 Office of Public Safety Common Grant – Apply by Sep 28
City of Philadelphia Office of Public Safety
The application period is open for four Office of Public Safety Grants! Those grants are the Targeted Community Investment Grant (TCIG), the Community Capacity Grant (CCG), the Community Expansion...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Associate Director of College Access and Pathway Programs, Temple University
Temple University
Temple University’s College of Education is searching for an Associate Director of College Access and Pathway Programs. Position Summary: The Associate Director of College Access and Pathway...
Garden/Nutrition Group Leader (Part-Time), Netter Center
The Netter Center
Founded in 1992, the Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships is the University’s primary vehicle for advancing civic and community engagement at Penn. It brings together the...
Development and Communications Manager, Philly Community Wireless
Philly Community Wireless
Philly Community Wireless (PCW) is building community-controlled wireless internet networks in Philadelphia. We believe that internet access is a human right, and our aim is to provide a baseline of...
Request for Proposals: ESOL Curriculum Development – Oct 9
The Welcoming Center
Founded in 2003, The Welcoming Center (TWC) envisions a stronger, more vibrant nation, enriched by the contributions of immigrants. With the success of our participants, we promote prosperity for...
Senior Manager, Individual Giving, City Year
City Year Philadelphia
City Year’s dual mission is to expand educational opportunity for all students and develop the next generation of leaders through national service. Trained teams of City Year AmeriCorps members...
Miscellaneous
NACAC National College Fair – Oct 10
NACAC
Free and open to the public, National College Fairs are the perfect place to begin or continue your college search. No matter where you are in the college search process, NACAC College Fairs have...
October 2026 College Awareness Month Campaign
College Access & Success Ecosystem
Now in its second year, the College Access & Success Ecosystem (CASE) College Awareness Month campaign is a local activation of the American College Application Campaign (ACAC), which is a...
Mental Illness Awareness Week Virtual Summit – Oct 5
Mental Health America
Join Mental Health America (MHA) for a virtual summit dedicated to providing education and support during Mental Illness Awareness Week. Designed for individuals, caregivers, advocates, and workplace...
Zoom Workshop: Restoring Opportunity as Low-Income Students Face Unmet Financial Need – Oct 8 & 15
Yes We Must Coalition
The Yes We Must Coalition is offering a Short ’Shop, a one-session Learning Session followed a week later with a Community of Practice meeting for college/university teams and members of...
Webinar: Many Campuses, One Mission: Building Regional Networks for Community Impact – Sep 24
GivePulse
Join us to explore how campuses are building their own intercollegiate networks to magnify their community impact for Many Campuses, One Mission: Building Regional Networks for Community Impact on...
Zoom Event: What Students Value in College – Oct 14
American Association of Colleges and Universities
What motivates students to attend college, and what do they value most about the experience? The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) and the LearningWell Coalition will...
Webinar: Students and Educators Defending Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Sep 22
The Center for Black Educator Development
Join Democracy Forward, the Legal Defense Fund, the Center for Black Educator Development, and the ACLU on September 22 from 7–8:15 ET for a conversation about protecting equitable and inclusive...
Student Leader Learning & Connection Space – Sep 22
Students Learn Students Vote
Students are the true experts in the nonpartisan student vote movement. That’s why Students Learn Students Vote (SLSV) is launching the Student Leader Learning & Connection Space. This is a...
Democratic Engagement
Game Time: Midterm Elections Hub
Alliance for Justice
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, 501(c)(3)s have an important role to play in helping communities participate in our democracy while continuing to advance their missions. 501(c)(3)s can engage...
Reaching Across The Aisle: The Power Of Connection
Forbes
Discussion is a crucial part of the democratic process, but in an era of division, it can be difficult to bridge the gap. That’s why Muhlenberg College student Skylyn Ellison and her nonpartisan...
ALL IN Civic Holidays Toolkit
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
Civic Holidays are a great way to celebrate nonpartisan civic engagement on campus and encourage your campus community to make their voices heard by Election Day! To support your festivities, the ALL...
Student Leader Learning & Connection Space – Sep 22
Students Learn Students Vote
Students are the true experts in the nonpartisan student vote movement. That’s why Students Learn Students Vote (SLSV) is launching the Student Leader Learning & Connection Space. This is a...
College Success Network
NACAC National College Fair – Oct 10
NACAC
Free and open to the public, National College Fairs are the perfect place to begin or continue your college search. No matter where you are in the college search process, NACAC College Fairs have...
October 2026 College Awareness Month Campaign
College Access & Success Ecosystem
Now in its second year, the College Access & Success Ecosystem (CASE) College Awareness Month campaign is a local activation of the American College Application Campaign (ACAC), which is a...
Zoom Workshop: Restoring Opportunity as Low-Income Students Face Unmet Financial Need – Oct 8 & 15
Yes We Must Coalition
The Yes We Must Coalition is offering a Short ’Shop, a one-session Learning Session followed a week later with a Community of Practice meeting for college/university teams and members of...
Sustainability
What Does It Mean to Practice Community?
Green Philly
Individual choices matter, but building sustainable communities also requires cooperation, shared resources and stronger relationships. In this digital age, we can conference with our coworkers...
9th Annual SustainPHL – Oct 29
Green Philly
SustainPHL is more than an awards ceremony: it’s the ultimate night to connect, celebrate, and be inspired with leading changemakers. Philadelphia has been welcoming the world in 2026 – and...
Faculty Updates
Webinar: Many Campuses, One Mission: Building Regional Networks for Community Impact – Sep 24
GivePulse
Join us to explore how campuses are building their own intercollegiate networks to magnify their community impact for Many Campuses, One Mission: Building Regional Networks for Community Impact on...
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