Inside
May 12, 2020 Issue 472
Spotlight
First Up offers T.A. for early childhood education providers
Technical Assistance for Early Childhood Education Providers, funded by United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey and Women's Way. more
PPP Webinar Resources available on United Way website
The second round of $310 billion in PPP loans will is now available. This round could be exhausted even faster than the first, so it’s crucial that organizations that plan to apply act quickly. more
News
Minority nonprofits get fewer grants, more strings attached: study
The study was conducted by Bridgespan and Echoing Green. The differences described in the report are sometimes stark. more
PA organizes task force to address impact of COVID-19 on minorities
The coronavirus is cutting a particularly devastating swath through already vulnerable communities - that of black and Hispanic Americans. more
Fed research shows who is most impacted by COVID in Philadelphia
COVID-19-related business shutdowns have caused millions of Americans to file for jobless benefits in just two months. more
Deadline approaches for emergency rental assistance program
Have you lost income because of COVID-19? Are you having trouble paying your rent? The City of Philadelphia might be able to help. Deadline to apply is this Saturday! more
City expands eligibility critera for free COVID-19 testing
Universal coronavirus testing is still a pipe dream, but more people are now eligible to get tested in Philadelphia. more
UAC launches #InThisTogetherPHILLY social media campaign
Join the Urban Affairs Coalition on social media to spread a unified message to our African American Communities, Communities of Colors, and Youth. more
Commmunity Design Collaborative assembles a Design SWATTEAM
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Community Design Collaborative is leveraging the skills of its volunteers to meet the critical needs of nonprofits that are serving vulnerable populations. more
Valentine Foundation sets June 30th as deadline for intent letters
The Valentine Foundation has advocated for social change on behalf of women and girls through responsive, responsible grantmaking for over 30 years. more
Presenters sought for 2020 Safe Schools Conference
The Center for Safe Schools is seeking relevant and compelling presentations for the 2020 Safe Schools Conference in December. more
Pew announces three-year grants totalling $6.8 million
The Pew Charitable Trusts has announced that it will provide $6.8 million over the next three years to 38 Philadelphia-area nonprofits serving some of the region’s most vulnerable adults. more
City launches campaign to be MindPHL of mental illness
The City of Brotherly Love seeks to live up to its name this Mental Health Awareness Month. more
CORA Services offers a Family Resource Line
CORA offers FREE academic support, such as questions on homework; parent consultation, such as experiencing new behaviors from children while they’re home; and help with accessing basic needs. more
Summer youth employment program still enrolling jobseekers
For many young people, summer jobs are a critical first introduction to the world of work. more
Emergency funds released for city civil legal aid network
In response to the pandemic, the Philadelphia Bar Foundation authorized the release of more than a quarter-million dollars in financial relief for civil legal aid nonprofits. more
PCA offers free remote health and wellness programs in pandemic
PCA’s Health Promotion Unit is now offering free remote health and wellness programs to help older adults manage chronic health conditions and improve physical activity. more
Philadelphia FIGHT publishes LGBTQ needs assessment survey
You can support LGBTQ health by filling out the 2020 PA LGBTQ Needs Assessment, if you identify as part of the LGBTQ community, and are living anywhere in Pennsylvania. more
COVID-19 Toolkit for families and providers posted by PCCY
Public Citizens for Children and Youth has posted COVID-19-related resources for childen, families and providers on its website. more
Tackling America's opioid epidemic from the ground up
MEE has services that can help agencies and organizations in any size community to enhance their outreach, engagement and prevention efforts, particularly with low-income and hard-to-reach audiences. more
Urban Tree Connection issues strategic plan RFP
The purpose of this Request for Proposal is to solicit proposals from consultants to work with Urban Tree Connection’s strategic planning committee in the creation of a 5-year strategic plan. more
Collecting resources to combat isolation during the COVID-19 crisis
In this time of uncertainty, we wanted to create a resource that would help connect and support to fight against isolation and despair. more
Community Resource Connects: search engine for region's community services
www.CommunityResourceConnects.org is a searchable resource database to help families and providers find local community resources by zip code and key categories, including COVID-19 resources. more
City program offers landlord-tenant mediation for COVID-19 issues
The program is a partnership with the Good Shepherd Mediation Program. more
Bread and Roses offers help for COVID-19 community organizing
Bread and Roses Community Fund believes that the COVID-19 pandemic creates an unprecedented need for grassroots community organizing in the region, along with barriers to doing that work. more
Reinvestment Fund offers grant funds to ECE programs
PEFSEE will provide grant funds to minimize the loss of capacity and expertise in the child care sector due to the pandemic. more
PCCY helps families get health insurance in many languages
All families in our region should be able access critical information during this health crisis to get the services and support they may need. more
City ECE centers can apply for a waiver to remain open
Governor Wolf has mandated the closure of child care centers and commercial group child care programs. more
After School @ Home with ASAP!
Parents & teachers: did you hear the virtual school bell ring? Every day at 3PM, ASAP will post after school activities across social media for kids! more
Upcoming Events
Chester County girls welcomes to 2d Girls in Action Summit
This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be hosting a virtual Summit on Monday, May 18, 2020, from 3:00-5:00pm. more
2020 AIDS Education Month programming to go virtual
The Community Health Training Alliance presents HIV Prevention and Education Virtual Conference, Continuing the Work during the COVID-19 Pandemic, June 1-30, 2020. more
RSVP's VEC offers virtual workshop on social media in the pandemic
How has Covid-19 changed how you use and think about social media? Join in a panel discussion for advice and interaction with your peers on May 20th. more
Volunteer Requests
City links census to COVID-19 volunteer food distribution effort
In light of the COVID-19 crisis, the Philly Counts team is working closely with the City to provide assistance with emergency response services. more
Students create website highlighting COVID-19 volunteer efforts
This site was developed by area college students in a collaborative effort with the Philadelphia Organization for Health Professional Students (POHPS). more
City offers training for COVID-19 'Community Response Captains'
Philly Counts has launched the COVID-19 Community Response Captain Program. more
Share Food Program seeks volunteers at North Philly, Roxborough sites
Share Food is seeking volunteers to help with their Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) by packing boxes for seniors 60+ that struggle with food insecurity. more
Employment Opportunities
Hispanic Family Center of Southern NJ seeks executive director
Hispanic Family Center of Southern NJ seeks a new Executive Director to lead the organization into the future. more
City seeks director of new Neighborhood Resource Centers project
NRCs aim to reduce probation/parole violations by removing barriers and meeting people where they are and delivering critical programs in welcoming community-centered spaces. more
Mayor's office seeks Racial Equity Manager for DEI office
The Mayor's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is seeking an individual to join the office as Racial Equity Manager. more
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