January 21, 2025
Other Local Events and Workshops
PHEAA Webinar: Borrowing for Education – Which Loan Is Right for Me? – Jan 30
I have found the schools I would like to attend, filed the FAFSA and State Grant Form, searched for scholarships, researched higher education costs, and calculated the funding gap. I see that...
Sustainability in Motion – Feb 11
Ready to help solve Philly’s biggest sustainability challenges? Join Green Philly for “Sustainability in Motion,” an interactive event giving you the chance to collaborate with like-minded...
PHEAA Webinar: Searching for Scholarships and Affording the Balance – Jan 28
There are many ways to pay for education and one important step is to search and apply for scholarships. More free money equals less borrowing. This presentation will review the types of options...
Philadelphia Solar Energy Association: Teacher Training for the Solar Sprint – Feb 15
Are your students curious about solar energy? Come learn how to harness the power of the sun. The Philadelphia Solar Energy Association is holding a free teacher training for the Junior Solar Sprint...
Gesu School 27th Annual Symposium on Education: Teaching Civil Discourse in our Current Society – Jan 30
The Gesu School hosts its 27th Annual Symposium on Education on Thursday, January 30. Princeton University professor and scholar Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr. will deliver the keynote speech on this year’s...
Women’s Way 2025-2028 Strategic Plan – Jan 23
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our 2025-2028 Strategic Plan, boldly designed to build collective power and drive systems-level change for gender equity. What’s New? The 2025-2028...
Webinar: PA 529 and PHEAA Discuss Options to Cover the Gap – Jan 22
Please join Suzanne Sparrow, Dan Wray, and Will McGinley of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) and special guest Jolene Miraglia of the Pennsylvania Treasury () for this...
Bridging Blocks: The Invisible Unhoused – Jan 21
A January 2024 point-in-time study found that more than 5,000 Philadelphians were dealing with homelessness. That’s a 10% increase from a comparable period the previous year and the third...
Fair Trade Learning Retreat – Feb 27
The Community-Based Global Learning Collaborative is excited to host a day-long fair trade learning retreat, Strengthening community partnerships, global-civic learning, and ethical practices in...
Limited Series Podcast: Black at the Whiteboard – Feb 10
Join us on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 6:00PM as we launch Research for Action’s limited series podcast, Black at the Whiteboard. Together, we’ll explore issues Black teachers face as well...
From Emotions to Action: Impact Through Organizing – Jan 30
Rutgers–Camden alumni and experienced community organizers will share their paths to community organizing and explore ways to engage in solutions-driven, community-focused initiatives. Led by the...
Need in Deed Educational Equity Forum: Philly Schools as Humane Spaces – Feb 19
Join us for a community conversation advocating for the rights and needs of public school children in 2025. The panel discussion will be moderated by PA State Representative Chris Rabb and feature...
The Art of Racial Healing – Jan 23
Join us for a transformative celebration of creativity and connection as we honor Racial Healing Day through the power of art and expression. “The Art of Healing” brings together artists,...
Leading with Impact: Nonprofit Executive Certificate – Mar 20
One of the most formidable challenges Nonprofit leaders face is navigating the delicate balance between fulfilling the organization’s mission and addressing the complex and ever-evolving needs...
New Resources
New Curriculum: Solar and Other Clean Energy
Solar is the fastest growing energy source in the world and is absolutely central to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to a clean energy future. Philadelphia is on its way to its...
New Report: Cooling People, Not Spaces: Surmounting the Risks of Air-Conditioning Over-Reliance
The growing global demand for air conditioning is exacerbating carbon emissions. This trend will intensify unless alternative solutions are sought and massively adopted. Solutions already exist and...
New Book: Culturally Responsive Educator Overlays: K-16
Culturally Responsive Educator Overlays by Dr. Priscilla Jeter-Iles (Arcadia University) and Dr. Geraldine Fitzpatrick-Doria (Holy Family University) provides educators with a comprehensive framework...
Insights From the Final ‘1619’ Impact Series Webinars
With the final two webinars of The 1619 Impact Series, we concluded our celebration of the fifth anniversary of The 1619 Project and the Pulitzer Center’s ongoing partnership with The New York...
What To Expect From The New Administration on Food and Nutrition Policy
In this Spotlight Exclusive, we speak with Helena Bottemiller Evich, Food Fix newsletter founder and editor-in-chief, about the potential shifts in food and nutrition policy under the new...
UPDATED: Banking Desert Dashboard
While the popularity of online banking has grown, physical banking still plays an important role for many consumers. A lack of access to banking services can mean losing opportunities to improve...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
NPEA ANNUAL CONFERENCE: Resist, Reimagine, Rebuild: A Call to Action for Educational Equity and Justice Announces Keynote Speaker – Apr 2-4
We invite you to join the National Partnership for Educational Access (NPEA) at the 2025 NPEA Conference: Resist, Reimagine, Rebuild – A Call to Action for Educational Equity and Justice, taking...
Save the Date: Online Institute on Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Campus Centers – Jun 10-12
How do we dismantle the false belief in a hierarchy of human value to promote unity and racial healing? The Institute on Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation™ (TRHT) Campus Centers is...
Grant Opportunities
Stephan D. Weiss Student Mental Health Award – Feb 3
American College Health Foundation invites applications for Stephan D. Weiss Student Mental Health Award The American College Health Foundation aims to promote, improve, and advance the health,...
Housing for Everyone grant program – Feb 6
TD Charitable Foundation invites applications for Housing for Everyone grant program The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, has launched its annual Housing for Everyone...
Open call for grassroots organizations – Mar 1
Clif Family Foundation invites applications from grassroots organizations The Clif Family Foundation was established in 2006 to support grassroots groups led by people with vision and commitment. The...
Nature-Centrism as a Lens for Organizational Behavior and Decision-Making – Feb 3
V. Kann Rasmussen Foundation issues open call for Nature-Centrism as a Lens for Organizational Behavior and Decision-Making Founded in 1991, the V. Kann Rasmussen Foundation (VKRF) works from the...
survivors of domestic violence and their pets – Jan 31
Community Foundation of New Jersey invites applications from organizations serving survivors of domestic violence and their pets The Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) aims to create and scale...
Sustainable Food Systems Initiative – Feb 14
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research invites applications for Sustainable Food Systems Initiative The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) aims to connect funders,...
Capital Projects Fund: Digital Connectivity Technology Program – Jan 29
The PA Broadband Authority will open round 2 of the Capital Projects Fund – Digital Connectivity Technology (Technology) Program on April 1st, 2025. This grant program provides applicants up to...
Green Schools Program – Feb 1
The Green Schools Program provides up to $2,500 for each recipient school wishing to further initiatives that engage students in sustainability. The deadline for applications is February 1, 2025....
Engaged Scholarship Research/Creative Activities Grants Program – Feb 9
The Engaged Scholarship Research/Creative Activities Grants Program, supported by the Engagement Scholarship Consortium (ESC), offers financial support for projects that foster mutually beneficial...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Program Coordinator, Vetri Cooking Lab (Full-time)
Vetri Community Partnership partners with schools and community sites in Philadelphia and Camden that share our passion for nutrition and education. We work with people from under-resourced...
Certified High School Advisor (Teacher) – SpEd & Social Studies, Big Picture Philadelphia
About Big Picture Philadelphia Big Picture Philadelphia challenges systemic inequities in education by providing transformative learning experiences at two public high schools in North Philadelphia...
Home Repair Assessor, Habitat for Humanity – Jan 31
At Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia (“HFHP”), we are builders who work alongside, not for others. We are driven by accountability and defined by our stick-to-itiveness. The BUILD Department...
Miscellaneous
Food & Agriculture Research Fellows program – Feb 22
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research invites applications for 2025-2028 FFAR Fellows program The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research invites applications for the 2025-28 FFAR...
Webinar: Unlock 2025: Strengthen Nonprofit-Corporate Partnerships – Jan 22
Join us on January 22 at 12:00 PM for an exclusive webinar that dives deep into exploring how nonprofit organizations can collaborate more efficiently and effectively to drive engagement and overall...
Addressing Wicked Issues Virtual Series: Youth & Gun Violence – Community-Engaged Research – Jan 22
Campus Compact and the Academy of Community Engagement Scholarship are partnering to host the Addressing Wicked Issues through Community-Engaged Scholarship series. Each year, this series takes a...
Webinar-Workshop: When to Measure What: A Strategic Guide to Impact Measurement – Feb 4 & 5
Many nonprofits and social enterprise leaders develop monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems that burden their teams by collecting more data than the teams can manage and use. Other...
Webinar: The Future of the US Department of Education – Jan 21
The incoming Trump administration campaigned on promises to fundamentally change the federal government’s role in education. This includes the possibility of eliminating the Department of...
Webinar: Collaborative 101: What We Do, Why, and How We Can Work Together – Feb 4 or 10
Join us for a brief presentation and Q and A on fair trade learning, global engagement survey, toolkit, events, and action teams. Whether you are new to the Collaborative and interested in learning...
Cultivating Changemakers: A Virtual Panel Discussion on Youth Leadership – Feb 5
In celebration of Youth Leadership Month, we invite you to join us for “Cultivating Changemakers: A Panel Discussion on Youth Leadership”. This dynamic event will bring together inspiring young...
College Success Network
PHEAA Webinar: Borrowing for Education – Which Loan Is Right for Me? – Jan 30
I have found the schools I would like to attend, filed the FAFSA and State Grant Form, searched for scholarships, researched higher education costs, and calculated the funding gap. I see that...
Sustainability
Sustainability in Motion – Feb 11
Ready to help solve Philly’s biggest sustainability challenges? Join Green Philly for “Sustainability in Motion,” an interactive event giving you the chance to collaborate with like-minded...
Faculty Updates
Webinar: Collaborative 101: What We Do, Why, and How We Can Work Together – Feb 4 or 10
Join us for a brief presentation and Q and A on fair trade learning, global engagement survey, toolkit, events, and action teams. Whether you are new to the Collaborative and interested in learning...
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