November 3, 2026

Other Local Events and Workshops

Archeology of Self: The Introspective Educator’s Guide to Racial Literacy – Interactive Book Talk with Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz – Nov 12

In partnership with the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Paideia Program at Penn, the Marks Family Center will host Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz for a dynamic conversation centered on her new book Archeology...

PA Higher Education & Workforce Summit – Jan 7-8

Workforce board executives, higher education leaders, adult and postsecondary career and technical education (CTE) professionals, and employers are coming together to shape the future of talent...

Movie Screening: In Pursuit, Episode 9, Liberation – Nov 9

Sam Katz’s new docuseries, In Pursuit, is a new American history for our time, told in ten hour-long episodes releasing throughout 2026. In Pursuit reviews the urgent questions posed by the story...

New Resources

Election Protection 866 Our Vote

If you have questions, we have answers. Problems While Voting? Call or Text 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) to speak with a trained Election Protection volunteer. We have information about voting in...

Teach STEM in PA (TSiP) Officially Launches!

Teach STEM in PA (TSiP) celebrated its public launch at a reception at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center in Pittsburgh on October 7. Built on the Pennsylvania Statewide STEM...

New Higher Education Democracy Exchange Digest: civic and democratic engagement tools & resources

The Higher Education Democracy Exchange (HEDEX) is a connective infrastructure for higher education’s civic mission and those dedicated to advancing it. Anchored by Campus Compact, AAC&U, More...

Youth Voting Rights: Civil Rights, the Twenty-Sixth Amendment, and the Fight for American Democracy on College Campuses

This book uses the history of the 26th Amendment and the ongoing fight to promote and defend youth voting rights as a prism through which to teach the history of the struggle for the fundamental...

What is civic responsibility? An activity for civic discernment in classrooms and communities

This exercise from Eric Hartman presents participants with the opportunity to assess their own views on what constitutes civic responsibility and compare and contrast their personal philosophy with...

PEN America’s Free Speech on Campus E-Learning Video Module

Help students understand their rights, engage across differences, and participate more confidently in campus life with a flexible, ready-to-use video. Made with real students on real campuses across...

Benefit Cliffs Can Undermine Workers’ Efforts To Get Ahead, Researchers Say

For low-wage workers, earning more money can sometimes mean losing public benefits that help pay for food, housing, health care and child care. These “benefit cliffs” can leave families worse off...

New Study: Earned Income Tax Credit Improves Housing Security For Childless Young Adults

A new study shows a temporary expansion to the Earned Income Tax Credit improved housing security for young workers who don’t have children. The findings – from researchers at Columbia...

Partnerships Classifieds

Survey for Nonprofit Professionals: nonprofit partner experiences in academic partnerships with college and/or university classes

Are you part of a Greater Philadelphia-area nonprofit organization that works with college or university classes to host academic learning opportunities like service-learning and practicum...

National Conferences & Calls for Proposal

Call for Workshop and Poster Proposals: 2027 IMPACT Conference – Nov 8

The IMPACT Conference invites proposals for informative, engaging, and timely workshops and posters to be presented at the 2027 IMPACT Conference hosted by the University of Louisville, February...

Beyond the Table: From Dialogue to Action – Mar 30 – Apr 1

Join us for an engaging, hands-on learning experience where community members, researchers, health professionals, and partners learn how to turn ideas into action. Explore practical ways to improve...

2026 IMPACT Conference Workshop & Poster Call for Proposals – Nov 1

***Deadline for submitting workshop & poster proposals has been extended to November 1, 2025*** The IMPACT Conference invites proposals for informative, engaging, and timely workshops and posters...

Grant Opportunities

Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education (ITYC) Program – Dec 9

Applications are open for the National Science Foundation (NSF) Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education (ITYC) program. ITYC supports projects at two-year colleges that strengthen STEM...

Society for Science STEM Research Grants – Dec 4

STEM Research Grants provide support to middle and high school teachers engaging their students in authentic STEM research. Since 2017, $885,000 has been awarded to 407 teachers. Priority is given...

PA 2027 Environmental Education Grants – Nov 13

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is accepting applications for its 2027 Environmental Education Grants. The grants fund school and community projects that build public...

Call for Applications: Graduate Student Research Grants – Nov 20

For over 25 years, the International Association for Research on Service Learning and Community Engagement (IARSLCE) has promoted the development and dissemination of service-learning and community...

Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities

Afterschool Coordinator (Part-Time), City Year

The Afterschool Coordinator will work with the Impact Department to implement and maintain high quality Afterschool programming in City Year partner schools. On a daily basis, the...

Afterschool Manager (Part-Time), City Year

The After School Manager will work with the Impact Department to implement and maintain high quality after school programming in City Year partner schools in Philadelphia and...

Property Manager, Habitat for Humanity – Nov 28

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 Property Manager is...

PACDC Director of Member Programs

The Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations (PACDC) is a citywide membership organization that supports community development efforts across Philadelphia through advocacy,...

Homeowner Services Mortgage Services Specialist, Habitat for Humanity – Nov 5

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 Homeowner Services...

Warehouse and Supply Coordinator, Habitat for Humanity – Nov 5

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 Warehouse and Supply...

Miscellaneous

Webinar: Unpacking More in Common’s Civil Dialogue Report: Insights and Implications for Campus Practice – Nov 19

As colleges and universities work to strengthen opportunities for dialogue across differences, understanding how students, faculty, and staff perceive these efforts is essential to designing programs...

MLK Day Youth Service Virtual Institute – Nov 18

Youth Service America (YSA) will host a virtual MLK Day Youth Service Institute on Wednesday, November 18 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern. Anyone who is interested in engaging young people ages...

Join the Sound Science Teacher Community

Are you teaching evolution, climate change, or data & media literacy skills at the high school level? Want to try out some new classroom resources and join a community of passionate teachers? If...

Navigating Beyond the Midterms: A Post-Election Narrative and Messaging Webinar – Nov 17

The results of the 2026 Midterm Elections will likely have profound impacts on perceptions of democracy and trust. Advocates for democratic principles, election integrity, and respect for citizen...

Webinar: Understanding Single Fatherhood: Parenting Experiences and Pathways to Support – Nov 4

Single fathers are an often overlooked group of parents with distinct parenting experiences and needs for support. In this webinar sponsored by the Institute for Research on Poverty at the University...

Webinar: Community-Engaged Professional Microcredentialing Program – Nov 4

Campus Compact’s Community Engagement Professional (CEP) Credentialing program offers individuals considering careers in the field, emerging professionals, and established faculty and staff the...

Webinar: Using AI to Listen, Learn, and Act on Community Feedback – Nov 17

Meaningful change starts with listening. When organizations understand what people need and use that insight to guide their decisions, they are better positioned to improve outcomes. But gathering,...

NPEA Women in Leadership Virtual Symposium: Centering Women, Strengthening Leaders – Dec 9

You are invited to attend the NPEA (National Partnership for Educational Access) Women in Leadership Symposium: Centering Women, Strengthening Leaders, happening on Wednesday, December 9 from 11:00...

Webinar: From Experience to Impact: Scaling Experiential Learning for Student and Workforce Success – Nov 4

Join the Society for Experiential Education and GivePulse for a practical look at how the University of Georgia and University of North Florida are building and scaling experiential learning...

Democratic Engagement