May 6, 2025
PHENND Events/Activities
Summer Job & Resource Fair – May 9
Many of you know that several local AmeriCorps programs were recently cut by DOGE. PHENND is hosting a Summer Jobs and Resources Fair primarily for AmeriCorps members who lost or are losing their...
Other Local Events and Workshops
STEELS Summit: Igniting Innovation for K-12 Teaching & Learning – Jun 18
Join us for the STEELS Summit: Igniting Innovation for a Sustainable Future! This one-day summit supports Pennsylvania educators as they prepare to implement the state’s new Science,...
Virtual Class: Your Time To Shine: Free and Low-Cost Marketing for Nonprofits and Small Businesses – May 15
When you’re an entrepreneur or a small nonprofit, you have myriad competing priorities. But you always need cashflow! So how do you bring in more clients and funders? By marketing yourself to the...
Webinar: New Resources for PA Public Education Advocates – May 8
Join PA Schools Work for an informative webinar on Thursday, May 8, at noon, where we’ll introduce our latest advocacy tools and resources. During this virtual session, we’ll provide a...
One Book, One Philadelphia 2025
Now in its 23rd year, One Book One Philadelphia is an outstanding literacy and civic dialogue initiative that encourages the greater Philadelphia region to come together through reading and...
Discussion on Environmental Health in Schools – May 13
The Philadelphia Healthy Schools Initiative (PHSI), in partnership with the Philadelphia Regional Center on Children’s Environmental Health (PRCCEH), is working with Steel Home and School parent...
2025 STEM-UP Leadership Program, Temple University – May 23
This experience is a 6-week day program, July 30 to August 7, that provides activities, experiments, projects, and field experiences for students entering 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade in the fall of...
Free Library’s Philly Career Launch: Career Exploration Workshops
Have you experienced job disruption over the past few years? Are you stuck in a low-paying job or want a better employment situation? Here’s your chance to take hold of your future. Join us for a...
Bridging Blocks: Transforming Public Transportation in the City – May 6
What are the challenges with public transportation in Philadelphia and how has it changed over the years? How does our region ensure safe, equitable and accessible public transportation for all,...
Climate Change in Philadelphia: A Community Conversation – May 8
Join us for a panel discussion of what climate change means for the Philadelphia region and what actions we all can take. Moderated by WHYY climate reporter Sophia Schmidt. Panelists Moderator:...
PA CARES Campus Designation Launch – May 27
Connect. Assess. Respond. Encourage. Support. – Institutions across the Commonwealth are supporting students’ health and wellbeing in these ways and more! PDE’s Office of Postsecondary...
New Resources
New Book: Utilizing Service Learning Practices for Creative Design Improvements
This edited collection brings together contributions from scholars representing over 10 institutions across four continents, offering diverse perspectives from the fields of Architecture, Interior...
A Guide to Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in Philly
Each year, May — observed as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in the United States — offers us a special opportunity to highlight the achievements, contributions and...
Alliance to End Hunger Launches New Podcast: Voices to End Hunger
In our Spotlight Exclusive we speak with Minerva Delgado and Nathan Magrath of the Alliance to End Hunger about “Voices to End Hunger,” their new podcast. “We first and foremost want to educate...
New Research Report: State of Center City 2025
CCD and CPDC released State of Center City 2025, CCD’s signature yearly research report distilling the most recent data available from city, state, and federal agencies; local organizations and...
What’s next for civic & community engagement?
Centering the vital role of higher education in fostering democracy, inclusivity, intellectual diversity, workforce readiness, and responsiveness to community needs, Panelists discuss how repairing...
The Authentic Youth Engagement in Policy Framework
Young people can participate in shaping policies that impact their lives to a far greater extent than many adults invite. The Authentic Youth Engagement in Policy Framework is a new roadmap for more...
Exploring the role of relationships as a protective barrier to urban stress & trauma for youth participants of a university-based sports program
Gretchen Suess and Paige Lombard of the Netter Center for Community Partnerships at the University of Pennsylvania presented at the AERA Conference on April 25. The title of their presentation/paper...
Partnerships Classifieds
Seeking Resource Providers: Community Resource Fair – May 16
Steel Community Resource Fair was established to connect the community, individuals, students, staff and families with services, support, and opportunities readily available to them by bringing...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Save the Date: Place-based Pragmatism & Pedagogy: Food, Land, Culture, & Community Nourishment – Nov 8-9
In partnership with Nobis Project join us for a place-based, experiential learning retreat exploring and learning from Gullah-Geechee history, traditions, and culture work today, November 8-9, 2025,...
2025 IGNITE Virtual Campus Convention – Jun 23-24
The 2025 IGNITE Campus Convention is a virtual two-day event gathering young women from high schools and colleges across the country for an immersive training in political leadership and network...
Grant Opportunities
community-led systems research to address systemic racism – Jun 4
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation issues call for proposals for community-led systems research to address systemic racism The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is committed to taking bold leaps to...
Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Fund for ed psych research – Jun 19
American Psychological Foundation invites applications for Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Fund The American Psychological Foundation invites applications for the Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Fund,...
Knight Emerging City Champions fellowship – May 28
Knight Foundation, 8 80 Cities invite applications for Knight Emerging City Champions fellowship, micro-grant program 8 80 Cities and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation have announced that...
Encouraging Citizen Involvement program – Jun 4
Herb Block Foundation invites LOIs for projects to encourage citizen involvement When Herb Block died in October 2001, he left $50 million with instructions to create a foundation that will encourage...
Youth mental health and wellbeing – May 23
Tow Foundation invites applications from organizations serving improving youth mental health Established in 1988 by Leonard and Claire Tow, the Tow Foundation aims to promote wellness and access to...
Eisner Prize Fellowships for intergenerational leadership – May 16
Eisner Foundation invites applications for Eisner Prize Fellowships The Eisner Foundation identifies, advocates for, and invests in high-quality, innovative programs that unite multiple generations...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Grants Manager, Barnes Foundation
Primary Function: The Grants Manager assists in the implementation of a comprehensive institutional fundraising program, securing restricted and unrestricted support from new and returning...
Assistant Director of College Counseling, Germantown Academy
Germantown Academy is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school located on a beautiful 126-acre campus in the Fort Washington suburbs near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school...
Miscellaneous
Pennsylvania’s Chief Science Officer (CSO) Program Seeking Participating Schools
Have you heard? Pennsylvania has a statewide Chief Science Officer (CSO) Program! CSOs are students in 6th to 12th grade who demonstrate an interest in science, technology, engineering, mathematics...
Summer ‘25 Institute on Teaching Social Action (virtual) – Jun 9-11
This three-day virtual institute will introduce faculty and staff to an experiential learning approach for incorporating social action campaigns into either a semester-long course or co-curricular...
Spring ’25 Virtual Summit on College Social Action – May 8
This 90-minute event will feature presentations on campaigns being led by students from across the country and UK, as well as faculty sharing their reflections. AGENDA WELCOME STUDENT SECTION: Hear...
Webinar: Preparing for Future Funding Challenges – May 28
Join Forvis Mazars for a complimentary webinar as we discuss funding lawsuits that have occurred since the new administration has been in office, the forecasting of future funding trends, and...
Teach Climate Network Virtual Summer Institute – Jul 14-17
Are you looking for a community of educational professionals and mentors who can support your climate change knowledge and teaching strategies? The Summer Institute network is full of educators and...
Zoom Event: Summer Professional STEM Learning Opportunities With TGR Foundation – May 13
Join us to learn about our STEM Studio – a series of no-cost, 12-hour collaborative workshops – hosted in-person at select locations, or virtually – that emphasizes authentic...
Ignite STEM Summer 2025
Do you know someone who is 14-18 years old and live in Philadelphia? If so, please encourage them to apply for the Philadelphia Education Fund’s Ignite STEM Summer 2025 program to gain hands-on...
Workshop U: Postsecondary Program for Young Adults (age 18-25)
Workshop U is a one-year, credit-bearing program for 18–24 year-olds that blends coursework, personalized coaching, and paid internships. Students gain clarity about their future and build the...
Principles and Fundamentals of Sustainable Design MOOC – May 9
Ready to see sustainability through a bigger lens? Would you like to learn how to think about sustainability as a holistic and interconnected approach to design? Would you like to gain a deeper...
Virtual Series: Navigating Uncertainty in Higher Education – May 16
About this series In today’s climate, higher education civic and community engagement efforts are facing unprecedented challenges from many angles. With changes happening rapidly at the federal,...
WEBINAR: Re-Focus Group: Unpacking the Current Moment in Higher Education & Global Health – May 8
Join CUGH, AAC&U, The Collaborative, CFHI and others in a “re-focus group” unpacking the current moment in higher education and global health. In an era of rapid change and shifting...
PCPR Virtual Network Meeting: College Access & Success Supports for First-Generation Students – May 15
Join us for the May PCPR Network Meeting as we focus on supporting first-generation college students — those who are first in their families to attend college. These students often navigate higher...
Webinar: Everyone Plays a Role: Elevating Education for PK-12 Students in Foster Care through Lived Expertise, Practice, and Policy – May 7
The National Working Group on Foster Care and Education is hosting a webinar to elevate the importance of PK-12 education for students in foster care. It will help equip advocates to support school...
Democratic Engagement
2025 IGNITE Virtual Campus Convention – Jun 23-24
The 2025 IGNITE Campus Convention is a virtual two-day event gathering young women from high schools and colleges across the country for an immersive training in political leadership and network...
College Success Network
PCPR Virtual Network Meeting: College Access & Success Supports for First-Generation Students – May 15
Join us for the May PCPR Network Meeting as we focus on supporting first-generation college students — those who are first in their families to attend college. These students often navigate higher...
For Students
2025 STEM-UP Leadership Program, Temple University – May 23
This experience is a 6-week day program, July 30 to August 7, that provides activities, experiments, projects, and field experiences for students entering 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade in the fall of...
Sustainability
Principles and Fundamentals of Sustainable Design MOOC – May 9
Ready to see sustainability through a bigger lens? Would you like to learn how to think about sustainability as a holistic and interconnected approach to design? Would you like to gain a deeper...
Faculty Updates
New Book: Utilizing Service Learning Practices for Creative Design Improvements
This edited collection brings together contributions from scholars representing over 10 institutions across four continents, offering diverse perspectives from the fields of Architecture, Interior...
Summer ‘25 Institute on Teaching Social Action (virtual) – Jun 9-11
This three-day virtual institute will introduce faculty and staff to an experiential learning approach for incorporating social action campaigns into either a semester-long course or co-curricular...
Spring ’25 Virtual Summit on College Social Action – May 8
This 90-minute event will feature presentations on campaigns being led by students from across the country and UK, as well as faculty sharing their reflections. AGENDA WELCOME STUDENT SECTION: Hear...
Virtual Series: Navigating Uncertainty in Higher Education – May 16
About this series In today’s climate, higher education civic and community engagement efforts are facing unprecedented challenges from many angles. With changes happening rapidly at the federal,...
WEBINAR: Re-Focus Group: Unpacking the Current Moment in Higher Education & Global Health – May 8
Join CUGH, AAC&U, The Collaborative, CFHI and others in a “re-focus group” unpacking the current moment in higher education and global health. In an era of rapid change and shifting...
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