The week of
October 6, 2026
PHENND Events/Activities
Call for Proposals: 2027 PHENND Conference: The Age-Friendly Campus – Jan 8
PHENND
PROPOSAL DEADLINE: Friday, January 8, 2027 LOCATION: St. Joseph’s University, University, Philadelphia, PA CONFERENCE DATE: Friday, February 26, 2027 (Save the date!) OVERVIEW: We are looking for...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Community Event: Does Voting Even Matter? – Oct 17
New Pennsylvania Project
An invitation to an intergenerational dialogue, with New Pennsylvania Project Leader Kadida Kenner. Come share your concerns about what is going on in the community and in the world, hear stories of...
10th Annual Philadelphia Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration – Oct 12
IDP Philly
Monday, October 12th is Indigenous Peoples’ Day (IDP)! In Philadelphia, an Indigenous-led non-profit, IPD Philly, will be holding the 10th Annual Philadelphia Indigenous Peoples’ Day...
Open Hours for Teens at Fab Youth Philly
Fab Youth Philly
Teens: We heard you! You want a place to hang out. Come to Fab Youth Philly Headquarters. Days and Times: Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays from 3:30-6:00 PM Location: 2025 E. Atlantic Street,...
2nd Annual Fall Citywide Job Fair & Resource Village, Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative – Nov 16
Temple University Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative
Meet in-person with Recruiters from many Philadelphia area employers actively hiring! Open to the public, all adult job seekers, military veterans, and recent college grads strongly urged to attend!...
Foster Care To College Collaborative Webinar: Money, Speed Bumps, and Opportunity – Guiding Students with Foster Care Experience onto Postsecondary Journeys – Nov 12
I-Lead USA
Please join us on Thursday, November 12, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, to learn how you can support foster youth who want to get a postsecondary education. This practical seminar will help Pennsylvania...
Philadelphia STEM Equity Week and STEMposium – Oct 24-31
Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective
The Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective (PSEC) 4th Annual Philadelphia STEM Equity Week is October 24 to 31, 2026. STEM Equity Week is an exciting week-long celebration of inclusive, accessible STEM...
Community Impact Week: The Literacies That Define Modern Life – Oct 18-24
The Free Library Foundation
From October 18–24, the Free Library Foundation and library staff will host events and programs across the city highlighting the many ways literacy shapes our lives and communities. The week will...
Celebrate the Freedom to Read: Ban the Ban! – Oct 7
Free Library of Philadelphia
Recognize Banned Books Week with the Free Library and explore stories that have faced challenges or censorship. On October 7 at 3:00 , join Ban the Ban at Parkway Central Library for an afternoon of...
Civics Day NJ – Oct 27
CivicsNJ
In association with National Civics Day, CivicsNJ is excited to launch Civics Day NJ, October 27, 2026, a day of action that celebrates and spotlights the powerful ways individuals and organizations...
Philadelphia’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Mural – Extreme Weather and the SDG’s – Oct 8
Global Philadelphia
Join us for a dynamic panel bringing together artists and sustainability leaders for a conversation that goes beyond any single issue. Using extreme weather as an entry point, this discussion...
TEACHING FREEDOM: The Education of Black Philadelphia, 1840 – 1976
The Center for Black Educator Development
The Philadelphia Dreamkeepers Archival Project is a collaborative initiative among the Center and The Philadelphia Department of Records. Don’t miss the companion symposium and exhibit at the...
Fall 2026 Policy Symposium: Utility Insecurity as a Public Health Issue – Oct 30
University of Pennsylvania
Access to essential utilities, including water, electricity, heating, cooling, and cooking fuel, is a critical yet often overlooked determinant of health. Join us for a cross-sector conversation...
Bridges to Our Roots – Oct 12
Puentes de Salud
Join Puentes de Salud on Indigenous Peoples’ Day for a rooftop celebration of the Indigenous and Latino heritage at the heart of the communities we serve. Set against the Philadelphia skyline, the...
DICE Annual Breakfast Meeting: Connecting People. Sharing Ideas. Creating Impact – Oct 20
Rutgers Camden
The Division of Impact and Community Engagement (DICE) would like to invite you to our DICE Annual Breakfast Meeting, which will take place on October 20th at the Rutgers Camden Campus Center: 326...
New Resources
Resources to Educate New Young Voters
Youth Service America
YSA’s ServiceVote campaign asks young people to help register, educate, and get their peers out to vote; to connect their volunteering and service to voting and advocacy on the issues they care...
Research Brief: A Freshman and a Junior at the Same Time: An Analysis of Accelerated Student Perspectives
Helios Education Foundation
A new research brief from Helios Education Foundation and Anne’s College at Florida State University, “A Freshman and a Junior at the Same Time” examines how accelerated students experience...
New Report: Every Child, Every Neighborhood, Out-of-School Time (OST) Access in Philadelphia
Research for Action
Before school, afterschool, and summer programs—known together as out-of-school time, or OST—help children stay safe, build friendships, and stay on track in school. Research links high-quality...
Philadelphia STEM Ecosystem New Website Resource: Voices in STEM
Philadelphia STEM Ecosystem
Curious about a particular STEM career or field? Explore our new resource, “Voices in STEM”, a Girl Scout Gold Award project created by high school student Nuha Maryam. The resource...
Philadelphia-area schools are tapping the sun’s energy and saving money on utilities
WHYY
Pennsylvania schools are taking advantage of a state grant to build solar panel arrays and cut down on electricity costs. Leaders at both Universal Audenried Charter School in Philadelphia’s Grays...
ONLINE THIS OCTOBER: What’s Your Plan? Has An Official Home On PG2C
PhillyGoes2College
This year, the citywide “What’s Your Plan?” (WYP) campaign is evolving to include a more robust online resource for Philadelphia students and families. Created to help young people...
Addressing Basic Needs at HBCUs: Strategies for Enhancing Student Success
Wiley Online Library
This article explores how two research-intensive Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are responding to undergraduate students’ basic needs. Guided by Brey and Hodara’s (2023)...
WeVote Suggested Activity: Schedule an Individualized Election Briefing
Committee of Seventy
We’re excited to restart our election briefings this fall! Whether you are part of a university, registered community organization, company or a nonprofit organization, we’d love to discuss...
Celebrate Lights on Afterschool – Oct 22
Afterschool Alliance
Join more than 8,000 communities and 1 million Americans in celebrating afterschool programs for this year’s Lights On Afterschool! This nationwide event, organized by the Afterschool Alliance,...
Partnerships Classifieds
Volunteers Needed: STEM Equity Week and STEMposium
Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective
Volunteers Needed! Would you be willing to be an ambassador for the Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective (PSEC) at one of the STEM Equity Week events, help us out at the STEMposium, or get materials...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Call for Proposals: 3rd Annual Empowering Nonprofits Conference – Oct 23
Temple University
We are excited to share that our call for proposals is officially open for the third annual Empowering Nonprofits Conference, being held Thursday, April 8, 2027, at Temple Ambler. This year’s theme...
Campus Action Planning Institute: From Aspirational Planning to Operationalizing – Nov 5-6
Campus Compact
Dive into Campus Action Planning for Civic & Community Engagement at the Campus Action Planning Institute. Join CAP Fellows and campus-community peers for community building, strategic learning,...
Grant Opportunities
Youth out-of-school time and food insecurity program support grants – Oct 31
ALDI
Deadline: October 31, 2026 The ALDI Community Gift Card (ACGC) program offers gifts valued between $100 and $1,000 to qualified nonprofits and schools committed to supporting after-school and...
community-based arts education program grants – Oct 22
William Penn Foundation
Philadelphia area OST community-based arts education program grants Deadline: October 22, 2026 The William Penn Foundation seeks to support out-of-school arts education opportunities in...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Director of Youth Engagement, Bartram’s Garden – Oct 20
Bartram’s Garden
The Director of Youth Engagement supports the mission of Bartram’s Garden by creating equitable relationships among young people and nature through immersive community-driven experiences....
Director of Development, Bartram’s Garden – Oct 20
Bartram’s Garden
Bartram’s Garden seeks a full-time Director of Development to oversee all fundraising activities within a strong and successful team. The Director of Development reports to the Chief Advancement...
PreK–Middle School Education Specialist, Bartam’s Garden – Oct 20
Bartram’s Garden
Bartram’s Garden is seeking a Full-Time PreK-Middle School Education Specialist. Bartram’s Garden is a 50+ acre public garden in Southwest Philadelphia, situated on Lenape territory on the banks...
Growing Team Coordinator, Martha’s Community Farm
Martha's Community Farm
Established in 2021 by Catholic Charities of Philadelphia, Martha’s Community Farm was born out of the rapidly rising need for fresh produce at the food pantry, and the desire to maximize...
Assistant Director, Civic Engagement, Arcadia University
Arcadia University
The Assistant Director of Civic Engagement is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of community engagement at Arcadia University. As a founding member of the new Strategic Partnerships...
Miscellaneous
Beyond the school walls: How community partnerships strengthen learning ecosystems
Brookings Institution
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 11:00 – 12:00 EDT Online only: Community partners encompass a wide range of non-profit, for-profit, and governmental organizations that promote the learning,...
Virtual Meeting: Discover Campus Compact – Featuring Fiscal Leadership Lab: Empowering Student Civic Leaders – Oct 8
Campus Compact
Campus Compact is growing, and so are the opportunities to connect, collaborate, and strengthen civic and community engagement on your campus. Join us for an introduction to Campus Compact, where...
Fab Youth Philly: Seeking New Board Members
Fab Youth Philly
Fab Youth Philly’s Board of Directors is seeking 3-5 new Board Members. We are seeking a wide and broad range of directors to join our Board. People with experience in: board of directors, finance,...
National Voter Education Week – Oct 5-9
Students Learn Students Vote Coalition
October 5th kicked off National Voter Education Week (NVEW), and Election Day is right around the corner. We are excited to announce that we are providing free support for your events through Campus...
M.S. in Nonprofit Leadership Info Sessions – Oct 28, Nov 13, Jan 6&11
University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice
The Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership (NPL) Program prepares nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs to guide organizations tackling some of the world’s most complex social challenges....
Online Event: How to Fight Book Bans: Learn from Educators – Oct 7
PEN America
Join PEN America in conversation with the founders of the Panther Anti Racist Union (PARU) and authors of Ban This!, Patricia A. Jackson and Ben Hodge, on their journey with book bans and anti-racist...
Webinar: Connecting STEM Activities to Careers – Oct 20
STEM Next
Kick off the school year with 10 engaging, hands-on STEM and engineering activities designed for youth in grades K–8 using common, low-cost materials that work well in out-of-school time settings....
Webinar: Making Friends with Your Campus General Counsel as Essential Partner in Voter Engagement Work – Oct 13
Campus Vote Project
In this dizzyingly changing environment of nonpartisan student voting, campus professionals can often feel overwhelmed with making sure students have accurate, timely information about registering...
Democratic Engagement
Resources to Educate New Young Voters
Youth Service America
YSA’s ServiceVote campaign asks young people to help register, educate, and get their peers out to vote; to connect their volunteering and service to voting and advocacy on the issues they care...
National Voter Education Week – Oct 5-9
Students Learn Students Vote Coalition
October 5th kicked off National Voter Education Week (NVEW), and Election Day is right around the corner. We are excited to announce that we are providing free support for your events through Campus...
WeVote Suggested Activity: Schedule an Individualized Election Briefing
Committee of Seventy
We’re excited to restart our election briefings this fall! Whether you are part of a university, registered community organization, company or a nonprofit organization, we’d love to discuss...
Webinar: Making Friends with Your Campus General Counsel as Essential Partner in Voter Engagement Work – Oct 13
Campus Vote Project
In this dizzyingly changing environment of nonpartisan student voting, campus professionals can often feel overwhelmed with making sure students have accurate, timely information about registering...
College Success Network
Research Brief: A Freshman and a Junior at the Same Time: An Analysis of Accelerated Student Perspectives
Helios Education Foundation
A new research brief from Helios Education Foundation and Anne’s College at Florida State University, “A Freshman and a Junior at the Same Time” examines how accelerated students experience...
ONLINE THIS OCTOBER: What’s Your Plan? Has An Official Home On PG2C
PhillyGoes2College
This year, the citywide “What’s Your Plan?” (WYP) campaign is evolving to include a more robust online resource for Philadelphia students and families. Created to help young people...
Sustainability
Philadelphia-area schools are tapping the sun’s energy and saving money on utilities
WHYY
Pennsylvania schools are taking advantage of a state grant to build solar panel arrays and cut down on electricity costs. Leaders at both Universal Audenried Charter School in Philadelphia’s Grays...
Philadelphia’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Mural – Extreme Weather and the SDG’s – Oct 8
Global Philadelphia
Join us for a dynamic panel bringing together artists and sustainability leaders for a conversation that goes beyond any single issue. Using extreme weather as an entry point, this discussion...
Faculty Updates
Virtual Meeting: Discover Campus Compact – Featuring Fiscal Leadership Lab: Empowering Student Civic Leaders – Oct 8
Campus Compact
Campus Compact is growing, and so are the opportunities to connect, collaborate, and strengthen civic and community engagement on your campus. Join us for an introduction to Campus Compact, where...
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