Inside
February 4, 2020 Issue 465
Spotlight
Chester County uses 2-1-1 for entry to homeless services
With the new 2-1-1 Homeless Coordinated Entry Call Center, all individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Chester County should call 2-1-1 for assistance. more
Delco Foundation, UWGPSNJ and Philanthropy Network offer census grants
The stakes in the 2020 Census are high for Pennsylvania, which is said to be the number two state at risk of an under-count. Delaware County is one of 24 counties in Pennsylvania at high risk. more
News
Scattergood offers behavioral health innovation database
Explore innovations in behavioral health from across the country in the Scattergood Innovation Award Online Database. more
PA Partnership launches 2020 Census toolkit #CountAllKids
The 2020 Census is approaching and it’s critical that we #CountAllKids. more
Feds reports highest level of youth homelessness ever
The federal National Center for Homeless Education has released a report showing the highest number ever of children and youth identified as homeless in the nation. more
Pathways to Housing PA offers training in Housing First programs
In 2008, the City of Philadelphia engaged Pathways to Housing PA to bring the evidence-based Housing First model to Philadelphia to help end chronic homelessness. more
Report highlights risk of census undercount of kids of color
The 2020 Census is approaching and it’s critical that we count every child. more
Nominations open for 11th Grade "Girls with Grit"
JMB Award provides mentoring, financial support, financial empowerment coaching, and intergenerational support to help ambitious, resilient female-identified students advance their dreams. more
City launches survey on Open Data needs and uses
Suggest ideas or share how you've used City government's data by taking the 2020 PHL Open Data survey! more
Chester County issues report on youth employment issues
The new Chester County Youth Profile provides data on youth unemployment rates and the industries in which they are most likely to work. more
PHMC fund supports purchase of ECE curriculum
PHMC seeks to address a critical element to instructional practice with the Philadelphia Early Learning Instructional Excellence Initiative. more
Masterman School is seeking host sites for senior internships
The J. R. Masterman School is seeking potential host sites for our Senior Internships. more
PA ranks low in having statutes addressing shared parenting
Pennsylvania has an uphill battle ahead to catch up with other states when it comes to statutes providing for shared parenting. more
Philadelphia Autism Project supports people with autism
The Philadelphia Autism Project supports autistic individuals and their families living in Philadelphia. more
2020 Research Readiness Day set for January 28th at CHOP
Research Readiness Day is a technical assistance event for groups interested in learning the skills to develop and pitch their research ideas to academic partners. more
First Up seeks stories about early childhood staffing crisis
It's critical that adocates and policy makers understand the struggle to find quality staff in child care programs. more
Philly Counts 2020 to publish monthly social media toolkits
Want to get involved in making sure we have an accurate count for the 2020 Census? Become a Social Media Champion! more
Drexel offers free job training to young men impacted by violence
The Center for Nonviolence and Social Justice at Drexel University has developed a free job training program for men ages 18-30 with lived experience of violence. more
How to get donations from a government charitable campaign
Registration for government employee charitable campaigns occurs January-March 2020 for the fall season. Please read for how to register your 501(c)3 so you can receive donations. more
Free mental health support group offered in Philadelphia
DBSA-HUP helps people cope with the stigma of mental illness by providing free support by and for people coping with depression, bipolar disorder and other mental health challenges. more
Workshop proposals being accepted for HIV Prevention Summit
Workshop Submission for the 2020 HIV Prevention and Education Summit is now open! more
MELC rebrands as Wonderspring Early Education
A leader in early education for more than 50 years, the organization will continue delivering an innovative, evidence-based curriculum rooted in the latest research on how children learn best. more
Upcoming Events
Student Voting Summit discusses political engagement
The Eastern Pennsylvania Student Voting Summit will convene Pennsylvania campus communities and partners to discuss democratic engagement on campus. more
Achieving Independence Center sponsors crafting event
The Achieving Independence Center is hosting a free Make & Take crafting event on Thursday, February 27, 2020 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. more
1199C, HIAS sponsor citizenship classes in March
A free Citizenship Class series will be held at District 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund beginning March 3, 2020. more
The Fathers Club now available at APM
The Fathers Club is a YEAR long class teaching infant, child, and youth development to Dads. We provide Open Enrollment, Evening Classes, Several Locations. more
LaSalle Nonprofit Center sponsors Meet the Funders panel
We invite you to join us on March 20, 2020, 8:30-10:30am at the Wilma Theater, 265 South Broad Street, Philadelphia PA 19107, for the next edition of the oft-imitated event. more
Philly VIP offers free legal clinic for nonprofits
Let’s make a match! Free Legal Clinic for Local Nonprofit Organizations – February 14, 2020, 10 AM – 12 PM, at a Center City location. more
Mardi Gras Party and Silent Auction fundraiser set
Old Pine Community Center is hosting its annual Mardi Gras Party and Silent Auction. more
JMB Award sponsors 5th Birthday Bash on March 14th
Celebrate women, opportunity, and Philadelphia at JMB Award's 5th Birthday Bash! Feast on cocktails, food, and silent auction items from Philly's classic and women-helmed hot spots. more
RSVP holds Volunteer Information Sessions at a site near you
Learn about volunteering in your community at a Volunteeer Information Session where you'll learn about how you can give back to your community. more
Webinar series highlight PANO's Standards for Excellence
Do you want to move your organization to the next level of effectiveness? more
Welcoming Center to honor Patrick Clancy and Ange Branca
The event will be held on February 27 at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. more
PANO, Nonprofit Issues to offer seminar on understanding by-laws
Join Don Kramer from Nonprofit Issues® and take a deeper look into your nonprofit's bylaws. more
Health Federation sets webinar on ACEs and public policy
Mounting evidence demonstrates that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are a root cause of chronic disease and illness. more
RSVP’s Spring 2020 VEC Workshop Series announced
Volunteer Executive Consultants (VEC), a program of RSVP, holds a series of valuable workshops for nonprofits on March 24, April 30 and June 2. more
Black Womens Health Alliance sponsors 'SAFE DATES' facilitator training
Phila. Black Women's Health Alliance is hosting a Facilitator Training on the Safe Dates Teen Dating Violence Curriculum on Friday, February 21st. more
Volunteer Requests
PCCY offers free dental care at 'Give Kids A Smile Day,' volunteers needed
More than 700 children are counting on YOU to help make the 17th Annual Give Kids A Smile Day a Success! more
Volunteer IT assistance needed by Sharon Hill nonprofit
IT volunteer needed, flexible days and hoursmore
PCCY's Picasso Project seeks volunteers
PCCY’s Picasso Project is looking for a few good volunteers! more
Employment Opportunities
Compass Working Capital now hiring in Philadelphia
Compass Working Capital is hiring a Manager, Strategic Initiatives to support Compass' Strategy Team in growing asset building opportunities for families in subsidized housing. more
PEC seeks staff for home visiting program for families in shelter
People's Emergency Center is seeking staff for a new home visiting program for families in shelter supported by the William Penn Foundation.more
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