Other Local Events and Workshops – PHENND https://phennd.org We are a network of over 20 colleges and universities that strengthens service learning in Philadelphia, connecting academics with community involvement. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:04:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 Movie Screening: In Pursuit, Episode 9, Liberation – Nov 9 https://phennd.org/update/movie-screening-in-pursuit-episode-9-liberation-nov-9/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:04:06 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=88852 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 of the nation over four centuries.

From America’s birthplace comes a centuries-long drama on the possibilities and limits of a self-governing democracy, sharing Philadelphia’s role in the making of America.

Episode 9 Liberation traverses years of startling upheaval and profound struggle, as older American cities seek a way out of economic obsolescence, poverty, and rising crime. What could America’s birthplace mean to the nation in the year of the Bicentennial?

Featuring a post-show conversation with Producer Sam Katz and The Citizen’s Larry Platt.

Date and Time: Monday, November 9, 5:30–7:30 PM

Location: Fitler Club Ballroom, 1 South 24th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Learn more and RSVP.

]]> Webinar: Go Solar and Save: New Financing Options Provide Real Savings – Nov 5 https://phennd.org/update/webinar-go-solar-and-save-new-financing-options-provide-real-savings-nov-5/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:07:56 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=88842 Tired of high electricity bills? There are new ways for homeowners to go solar and save. Solar contractors have developed excellent new products, including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and Leases that give homeowners new options even without the residential federal tax credit. Savings are significant and guaranteed for 25 years.

Solar expert David Hammes, with Exact Solar will provide the details.

Come with all your questions: Thursday, November 5 from 7 – 8 pm.

REGISTER HERE

Federal tax credits are still available for commercial buildings and for battery storage. So whether you are considering solar for your home, school, workplace, church or other building you’ll want to attend this webinar.

]]> PA4SEMW 2026 Statewide Mental Health Summit – Dec 10 https://phennd.org/update/pa4semw-2026-statewide-mental-health-summit-dec-10/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:42:42 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=88840 This is a working Summit. Your voice will help shape what comes next.

During the morning session, participants will work collaboratively to identify and prioritize the policies, investments, and system changes needed to build a more proactive, aligned, sustainable, and effective youth mental health system in Pennsylvania. We will bring together perspectives from across sectors and regions to identify where we can focus our collective efforts for the greatest impact.

In the afternoon, we will hear directly from policymakers and legislators about their work to strengthen youth mental health systems in Pennsylvania and opportunities for continued action and collaboration.

This Summit is an opportunity to build the statewide network needed to turn shared priorities into action. We are bringing together practitioners, advocates, educators, healthcare professionals, community leaders, and others who believe Pennsylvania can do more and better for our youth.

Date and Time: December 10m 2026, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Location: Hilton Harrisburg, One N 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101

Learn more and register.

]]> Virtual Event: Your Youngest Students Aren’t in School Yet: Connecting K–12 Homeless Liaisons with Early Childhood Programs – Dec 8 https://phennd.org/update/virtual-event-your-youngest-students-arent-in-school-yet-connecting-k-12-homeless-liaisons-with-early-childhood-programs-dec-8/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:34:17 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=88839 Many infants, toddlers, and preschoolers experiencing homelessness go unidentified because they are not yet enrolled in K–12 schools, even though McKinney-Vento protections begin at birth. This session will help Pennsylvania Homeless Liaisons understand their role in identifying and supporting children under five. Participants will learn why young children are often missed and gain practical strategies for partnering with Head Start, Early Intervention, Pre-K Counts, child care, home visiting, and other early childhood programs to improve identification, referrals, and access to services.

Date and Time: Tuesday, December 8, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Learn more and register.

]]> 2026 Education Leading to Employment and Career Training Conference – Nov 18-19 https://phennd.org/update/2026-education-leading-to-employment-and-career-training-conference-nov-18-19/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:29:05 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=88838 The 2026 Education Leading to Employment and Career Training (ELECT) Conference is a dynamic statewide learning opportunity for Pennsylvania educators, youth service providers, and other professionals working with expectant and parenting students. Join colleagues, practitioners and experts for this two-day event designed to explore emerging trends, strengthen cross-system partnerships, and discover best practices and actionable strategies for effectively supporting the personal, social, and educational development of expectant and parenting students.

Dates: November 18-19, 2026

Location: Seven Springs Mountain Resort, 777 Waterwheel Drive, Seven Springs, PA 15622

Learn more and register.

]]> Free Legal Clinic: Life Planning Documents – Nov 5 https://phennd.org/update/free-legal-clinic-life-planning-documents-nov-5/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:17:59 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=88837 On November 5, 11:30 AM join us for a free legal clinic to draft simple wills, powers of attorney, and living wills.

WHAT IS OFFERED? A chance to meet with volunteer lawyers to draft a will, health care power of attorney, living will, and/or financial power of attorney.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? It’s free!

WHERE WILL IT TAKE PLACE? Community College of Philadelphia, 1700 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19130 from around 11am-3pm (exact time TBD).

Pre-registration is required.

Learn more, check for eligibility, and register.

 

]]> School District of Philadelphia Parent & Family University Workshops (Virtual & In-person) – Oct 27&28 https://phennd.org/update/school-district-of-philadelphia-parent-family-university-workshops-virtual-in-person-oct-2728/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:56:37 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=88830 Parent & Family University workshops are free and open to the public. This week’s programming includes:

Tuesday, October 27 – Understanding the Individualized Review Process
5:00 PM–6:30 PM | Dr. Constance E. Clayton Center
Learn how the IR Process works. Free!
Register.

Wednesday, October 28 – Make Your Plan to Vote!
5 PM–6 PM | Virtual
Learn about your ballot and make a voting plan. Free!
Register.

]]> Webinar: The Power of Partnership: Connecting People, Systems, and Student Success – Nov 12 https://phennd.org/update/webinar-the-power-of-partnership-connecting-people-systems-and-student-success-nov-12/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:53:44 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=88828 Creating meaningful support for students and families experiencing homelessness requires strong systems and strong relationships. This webinar will highlight how Reading School District utilizes a district-level, macro-focused social worker in partnership with building-based social workers to strengthen McKinney-Vento implementation across the district. Participants will explore how intentional collaboration, defined roles, and continuous communication create consistent, student-centered support while empowering building teams to address individual needs. As part of this webinar, learn how to implement similar practices in your school district, including the use of tools like the district’s Impact Rounds, reflective practices, and data collection that evaluates current efforts, identifies service gaps, and makes informed adjustments to services for students experiencing homelessness.

Date and Time: Thursday, November 12, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM

Learn more and register.

]]> Virtual Session: Be Strong Parent Café Training Institute – Oct 29 https://phennd.org/update/virtual-session-be-strong-parent-cafe-training-institute-oct-29/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:48:28 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=88827 Discover how Be Strong Parent Cafés can help schools, early childhood programs and community and family-serving organizations strengthen families and build supportive connections. Join this free information session to learn how Parent Cafés bring parents and caregivers together in welcoming, judgment-free spaces to share experiences, build resilience and strengthen the protective factors that help families thrive. Participants will also learn about the Be Strong Parent Café Training Institute, scheduled for December 3–4 in the Harrisburg area, which prepares teams to become certified to facilitate Parent Cafés in their communities.

Date and Time: October 29, 1:00 PM

Learn more and register.

 

]]> Webinar: REACH WIDE Seminar Series: Measuring What Matters in Partnership – Nov 11 https://phennd.org/update/reach-wide-virtual-seminar-series-measuring-what-matters-in-partnership-nov-11/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:31:09 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=88825 How do we know if a community-academic partnership is truly working?

Strong partnerships are built on trust, shared leadership, mutual benefit, and meaningful engagement, but these qualities can be difficult to measure. As funders, institutions, and communities increasingly seek evidence of partnership effectiveness, researchers and community leaders face an important challenge: how do we measure engagement without oversimplifying the complex relationships that drive successful collaboration?

Join John Oetzel and Ella Greene-Moton, longtime leaders in community-engaged research and members of the Engage for Equity team, for a conversation about measuring what matters in community-academic partnerships. Drawing on their experiences developing and implementing tools such as PHIRE (Partnership and Health Improvement Research Evaluation), they will discuss practical approaches to assessing partnership quality, understanding community influence, and using evaluation findings to strengthen collaboration and impact.

Together, they will explore how meaningful measurement can support stronger partnerships while remaining grounded in community priorities, lived experience, and shared decision-making.

Date and Time: November 11, 4:00–5:30 PM

Learn more.

Register.

Informational flyer.

]]> Every Child, Every Neighborhood: Out-of-School Time Access in Philadelphia – Nov 2 https://phennd.org/update/every-child-every-neighborhood-out-of-school-time-access-in-philadelphia-nov-2/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:22:53 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=88823 Please join The Greater Philadelphia Extracurricular Collaborative (GPEC) on November 2nd at the Friends Center for a presentation from Research for Action’s Tracey Hartmann and Molly Pileggi for a presentation of findings from Every Child, Every Neighborhood: Out-of-School Time Access in Philadelphia, a new report funded by the William Penn Foundation.

We will also have presentations from the Pennsylvania Partnership for Children and Children First on the recent social media lawsuit settlements and their potential impact of youth serving organizations and efforts through Fund IRL.

  • WHEN: Monday, November 2, 2026 – 9am: Networking, 9:30-11am: Presentations
  • WHERE: Friends Center, 1501 Cherry St. Philadelphia
  • WHO: Research for Action, Pennsylvania Partnership for Children, Children First

Learn more and register.

]]> Online Professional Development for High School Biology Teachers and Middle School Life Science Teachers – Nov 14 https://phennd.org/update/online-professional-development-for-high-school-biology-teachers-and-middle-school-life-science-teachers-nov-14/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:03:43 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=88821 You are invited to our free online professional development (PD) for high school biology teachers and middle school life science teachers on Saturday, November 14, 9-12 AM (ET). Our PD will include:

If you plan to participate, please register by Thursday, November 12.

We will provide Act 48 credits for all participating Pennsylvania teachers. Out-of-state teachers can get a message verifying their participation.

We hope you will share this information with other teachers who may be interested. Please encourage interested teachers to sign up for our PD listserv so they will receive subsequent announcements.

]]> Feeding the Village: Building Systems of Care to End Hunger – Nov 20 https://phennd.org/update/feeding-the-village-building-systems-of-care-to-end-hunger-nov-20/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:52:24 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=88819

Join us to explore what it takes to build a resilient, collaborative response to hunger from strategy to grassroots efforts to funding.

Food insecurity isn’t solved by any single organization — it’s solved by a system. This panel brings together the people and institutions that make up that system: It Takes a Village to Feed One Child, a nonprofit on the front lines of hunger relief, Unique Dreams, a community partner doing the day-to-day work of reaching families, and WSFS, a funder investing in long-term solutions. Together, they’ll explore what it actually takes to build a resilient, coordinated response to hunger — from mutual aid and grassroots organizing to strategic philanthropy and cross-sector partnership.

Date and Time: Friday, November 20,  11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, 160 East Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134

Learn more and register.

]]> Department Colloquium: Teaching Good Citizenship in Higher Ed – Oct 29 https://phennd.org/update/department-colloquium-teaching-good-citizenship-in-higher-ed-oct-29/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:41:50 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=88817 How do you teach a student to excel, not as a professional or as an intellectual, but as a member of a society? Cicero, Plato, Aristotle, Isocrates, and other ancient thinkers all had their views. It’s a question that many Americans have taken up as well, from Thomas Jefferson to John Dewey and bell hooks. This intellectual tradition can help each of us find meaning and purpose today in the field of education.

Joanna Kenty, who earned her Ph.D. in Classical Studies from Penn in 2014, will speak about the different ways in which we can relate our work to the civic mission(s) of higher education, offering an overview of the field of civic engagement in higher ed today.

Date and Time: October 29, 2026, –

Location: 402 Cohen Hall, 249 South 36th Street, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Learn more.

]]> Grant Applicant Information Session – Nov 4 https://phennd.org/update/grant-applicant-information-session-nov-4/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:10:25 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=88815 Impact100’s grant application period opens on Wednesday, November 4, with applications due on November 25.

Attend our Grant Applicant Information Session at noon on November 4! This lunchtime webinar will guide you through the funding process step by step, covering eligibility, funding priorities, and how to apply. A previous Impact100 grantee will also share their experience with the application and grantmaking process. There will be ample time for questions as well.

  • Organizations with fiscal sponsorship are now eligible to apply!
  • Preferred organization budget range: $300,000 to $3,000,000. Organizations with an annual operating budget above $3.5 million will not be reviewed.
  • Applicants must make a compelling case for why this is the pivotal moment in your organization’s journey for an Impact100 grant and be able to explain why a grant from Impact100 at this time would strengthen the organization’s ability to serve its community.
  • Honorariums are provided for those organizations that are offered site visits.

Click here to register for the Information Session.

]]> Philly Born, Philly Bred, and Most Importantly, Philly Led: Possibilities for Deeper Learning Because of Where We Are – Nov 11 https://phennd.org/update/philly-born-philly-bred-and-most-importantly-philly-led-possibilities-for-deeper-learning-because-of-where-we-are-nov-11/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:49:10 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=88813 What can Philly teach us about deeper learning? Join renowned scholar and educator Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings for the next Acres of Diamonds Lecture Series as she explores the possibilities for deeper learning rooted in where we are, who we are and what our communities know.

Philly Born, Philly Bred, and Most Importantly, Philly Led: Possibilities for Deeper Learning Because of Where We Are
📅 Wednesday, November 11 | 5:30–7 p.m.
📍 MBA Commons, Alter Hall 702
🎟️ Free and open to the public

The School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony B. Watlington Sr., Ed.D. will offer introductory remarks.

Register here

]]> Webinar: What You Need to Know About Federal Changes to Pennie – Oct 28 https://phennd.org/update/webinar-what-you-need-to-know-about-federal-changes-to-pennie-oct-28/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:13:35 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=88812 In July 2025, Congress passed H.R. 1, a law that will fundamentally change how Pennsylvanians access food and healthcare.

As these new policies take effect, Pennsylvania Health Access Network (PHAN), Community Legal Services, The Pennsylvania Health Law Project, and Just Harvest are convening the Benefits Access Coalition to train statewide organizations on public benefits eligibility and upcoming policy changes.

Join us on Wednesday, October 28, 2:00 PM for our next Benefits Access Coalition training:What You Need to Know About Federal Changes to Pennie.

Joanna Rosenhein from PHAN will present on federal changes to the Health Insurance Marketplace, known as Pennie in Pennsylvania, that will impact access to coverage.

Register.

]]> Vote Early Day of Action – Oct 22 https://phennd.org/update/vote-early-day-of-action-oct-22/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:03:37 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=88802 Come out and VOTE EARLY on Thursday, October 22nd, from 3PM to 6PM for a VOTE EARLY DAY OF ACTION at:

  • 4029 Market Street
  • 5610 Lancaster Avenue

As we continue to see attacks on voting rights and access, we encourage you to vote early at a Philadelphia Satellite Election Office to skip the lines and cast your vote safely and securely. Senator Vincent Hughes’s office will be at two satellite election offices in the district on October 22nd from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM with music, free food, and nonpartisan partners to answer your questions about voting.

Learn more.

]]> School District of Philadelphia Parent & Family University Workshops (Virtual & In-Person) – Oct 20-22 https://phennd.org/update/school-district-of-philadelphia-parent-family-university-workshops-virtual-in-person-oct-20-22/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:13:45 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=88798 Parent & Family University workshops are free and open to the public. This week’s programming includes:

Tuesday, October 20 – “Calm Mornings + Connected Families = Great School Days”
5:00–6:30 PM | Thomas G Morton School
What do sleep, screen time, and family routines have to do with school success? More than you may realize.
Learn more and register here.

Wednesday, October 21 – “Exploring Postsecondary Options: Guiding Your Student to a Happy Match”
5:00–6:00 PM | Virtual
With close to 4,000 degree-granting institutions nationwide, and dozens in the Philadelphia region alone, how does a student begin to decide which is the right next step?
Learn more and register here.

Wednesday/Thursday, October 21/22 – “Family Robotics Build: Hands-On STEAM Fun for Everyone”
5:00–6:30 PM | Washington High School (October 21) & MLK High School (October 22)
Build and decorate take-home robots!
Learn more and register here (October 21) or here (October 22).

]]> 2026 PACDC Equitable Development Conference – Nov 9 https://phennd.org/update/2026-pacdc-equitable-development-conference-nov-9/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:55:25 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=88791 TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW for the 2026 PACDC Equitable Development Conference, November 9, 2026, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts – University of Pennsylvania.

This year, the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations (PACDC) Equitable Development Conference invites us to look squarely at this moment and ask: What does it take to not just survive, but to pivot toward something stronger? The 2026 conference will explore the strategic, operational, and human dimensions of nonprofit sustainability from governance and financial diversification to collaboration models and merger pathways, to staff wellbeing and organizational culture. We will ground these conversations in the lived reality of Philadelphia’s community development sector, lift up models and peer learning from across the country, and create space for the honest, sometimes difficult dialogue our sector needs.

The community development sector is navigating an inflection point. Across Philadelphia and the nation, CDCs and nonprofits are contending with a convergence of forces that are simultaneously compressing resources, testing organizational resilience, and demanding strategic reinvention: declining philanthropic investment, federal funding uncertainty, a shifting policy landscape, staff and leadership burnout, and the long tail of a pandemic that never fully released its grip on frontline organizations. And yet — the sector endures. Not by chance, but by the grit, creativity, and deep community roots of its people.

Join us for educational sessions and network with our members and community leaders from across the city.

Learn more and register.

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