Inside
July 21, 2020 Issue 477
Spotlight
Comcast extends free high-speed web services to December
Comcast will continue to offer 60 days of free internet service for new low-income customers, as the coronavirus pandemic drags on and forces consumers to study and work from home. more
Apply now for RISE Readiness evaluation training program
Does your organization want to improve its use of data to drive better decisionmaking and increase impact? Apply today for the RISE Readiness program, a UWGPSNJ-supported Capacity Building program.more
News
Half of city residents have still not completed census forms
Just more than half of Philadelphians have filled out the 2020 Census. more
PA offers 'hazard pay' grants for low-income 'essential workers'
Child care and health care and other social services are among the types of industries eligible for assistance. more
Survey seeks input from families on reopening child care
Take this childcare survey to help local and state policymakers understand childcare needs and prepare to meet them as COVID-19-related restrictions ease. more
Get Ready to Move Up to Senior Leadership
Mask-wearing, social distancing, zoom burnout, hmmm, what else are you grappling with? We think creating community within the Ascending Leadership cohort is even more important than ever. more
Study: Half of students lose 39% of year's learning over summer
The study used data from Northwest Evaluation Association that included 200 million test scores for 18 million students in 7,500 school districts. more
Economy League report highlights unequal impact of COVID-19
Across the U.S, urban and suburban counties are seeing a higher prevalence of COVID-19 cases among communities of color – with very few exceptions. Philadelphia is not one of them. more
2020 National Women of Color Survey posted online
Recent events throughout our nation have uncovered hidden truths about systemic barriers that have impacted women and people of color for many years. This survey seeks to find out more. more
YSA: How to Plan and Implement an Anti-Racist Service Project
Once again, we are seeing the deadly effects of systemic racism, as well as the social and economic inequities exposed and made worse by the health and economic crises caused by COVID-19. more
Gallup opens dedicated center to better measure Black experience
Economists and government agencies only know about Black Americans' transactions in life -- not how they actually experience their lives. Gallup seeks to change that. more
Compass Mark expands prevention services in Chester County
Non-profit prevention organization unveils plans for new programs to equip schools, community organizations, and individuals to prevent addiction in Chester County. more
PSAYDN survey assesses after school financial education efforts
PSAYDN is asking out-of-school time programs to participate in a 10-minute survey regarding financial literacy education. more
LIHEAP COVID Crisis Recovery Program open until August 31st
...or until the funds run out. Apply now!more
Apply now for RISE Readiness evaluation training program
Does your organization want to improve its use of data to drive better decisionmaking and increase impact? Apply today for the RISE Readiness program, a UWGPSNJ-supported Capacity Building program.more
Impact100 Philadelphia Founders Fellowship applications available
The Founders Fellowship program encourages young women to learn about philanthropy, collective giving, and critical issues that affect the Philadelphia region. Applications are due July 31.more
Webinar: What It Will Take to Reopen Schools
All eyes are on September as schools work on plans to reopen. more
Chester County offers rental assistance to county residents
The Housing Authority of Chester County (HACC) has been selected by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) to administer a rent relief program for tenants in Chester County. more
Free Philly HopeLine in service throughout the summer
The Philly HopeLine, offered by Uplift Center for Grieving Children and the Philadelphia School District, will provide free mental health services to students and families 5 days a week all summer. more
Haverford College offers tookit in structural racism in Philly
Our goal was to collaborate with colleagues across institutions and activist networks, to build open, accessible, and relevant resources for embracing a civics of interdependence. more
Fab Youth Philly publishes virtual summer camp guide
Many organizations are are planning to develop and offer virtual summer camp. more
Online youth leadership summit on education equity planned
Our current education systems increase disparities for students of color from the school to prison pipeline and unsafe school climates to whitewashed curriculum and policies. more
SOWN helps grandparents help children with reading skills
This free 18-week program provides in-depth discussions and materials that guide grandparents in incorporating early reading skills into activities at home. more
Second round of rental assistance now available in city
A second round of rental assistance is now available for Philadelphia tenants affected by COVID-19. more
Delco agency offers help for lead paint hazard control
Community Action Agency of Delaware County (CAADC) is now accepting applications for the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program. more
Feedback sought on coping with loneliness, isolation and COVID
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging is participating in a study on how COVID prevention affects loneliness and social isolation. more
Mini-grants available to college students to encourage voting
+l the Polls is launching a mini-grant program for college students who are interested in helping their campus provide easy access to the ballot box this fall.more
PA issues RFP for neighborhood blight removal projects
A new program aimed at reducing blight in the Commonwealth is now available through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). more
Upcoming Events
Foreclosure-eviction prevention webinar Wednesday noon
COVID-19 has caused many people to get behind with their mortgage and rent. more
South Jersey Nonprofit Center offers webinar on re-opening
The webinar is designed to help you reduce the stress and anxiety related to your role as an executive leading your organization into the “re-opening.” more
Chesco hosts Thursday workshop on defending against an eviction
Pennsylvania Link and Legal Aid of Southeastern PA are hosting a educational presentation on eviction defense on July 23, 2020 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. more
MCCP to offer 20-hour training on 'restorative practices'
This Restorative Cities training is 20 hours July 28=30 and includes professional development certification at the end. more
Mazzoni offers free HIV test kits in Germantown, W. Philly
We know that getting tested for HIV is a challenge right now due to the ongoing pandemic. This is why Mazzoni Center has started going out to give out free HIV test kits to the community. more
Catalyst Nonprofit University-style conference set for August
Catalyst NPU is back as a virtual 2-day conference on August 17-18. more
Free Nonprofit Entrepreneurship, Workforce Training Program set
Join faculty from Drexel’s Nonprofit Management graduate program in a free, online workshop series for local, nonprofit leaders and working professionals starting July 23. more
Webinar shows how to start a Girls Who Code club
Learn how to start a Girls Who Code club in your own community. more
Mentoring Moments Virtual Training offered
Free virtual training on July 28 at 12pm EST for adults in relationship-rich spaces to learn how to approach interactions with youth with a mentoring mindset! more
CARIE sponsors workshop on Medicaid LTSS eligibility
Webinar on July 22 from 10-11 AM, the first in a series to learn about the application and renewal process for Community HealthChoices’ (CHC) Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS). more
Free Library sponsors talk on voter suppression book
The Free Library virtual event on Crowdcast will take place on August 4th at 7:30 p.m. more
Volunteer Requests
Women In Transition seeking new board members!
Women In Transition is actively seeking new board members to help guide the organization. If want to support Survivors, you might be exactly who we're looking for. more
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