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September 15, 2020 Issue 481
Spotlight
PHLConnectED provides free internet for eligible households
As Philadelphia public schools start the year all-virtual, households with K-12 students who lack reliable internet access at home can get connected for free and ensure a strong start to the year. more
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
Reach new volunteers through United Way's Volunteer Portal
Looking for more volunteer power? Thousands of individuals are looking at agency profiles and ways they volunteer to help their communities. Register your organization and share opportunities today! more
News
Change in state rules imperils child care providers: advocates
Pennsylvania’s already teetering child care industry fears a recent tweak in state policy will push providers over the financial brink. more
City issues report on impact of pandemic on employment
A new report on Philadelphia's efforts to address and bounce back from this devastating year starts with stats showing the disruptions. more
Some on unemployment to get brief boost in benefits in PA
A weekly $300 boost for some Pennsylvanians collecting unemployment because of COVID-related issues will go out in one lump sum for the five weeks between Aug. 1 and Sept. 5. more
Philadelphia Council extends sick leave pay for gig workers, others
Philadelphia City Council voted last Thursday to expand paid sick leave to include workers in the city not covered by federal sick leave legislation. more
Diversity is a strength when leading during a crisis
Tap the strengths and creativity of people from across the nonprofit sector in NELI’s Ascending Leadership Certificate program. more
Study shows Blacks more likely to die due to treatable illness
Black patients in Pennsylvania are more than twice as likely to die prematurely of treatable health conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease, when compared with white patients. more
Women, people of color most impacted by pandemic recession
The recession caused by the coronavirus has hit Pennsylvania women and people of color particularly hard, as they are more likely to work in jobs that can’t be done remotely. more
Harvard: Mass incarceration is symptom of systemic racism
It wasn’t Black-on-Black crime. Violent video games and rap songs had nothing to do with it; nor did poverty, education, two-parent homes or the international “bootstraps” shortage. It was racism. more
Philadelphia Community Corps offers 'deconstruction' services
The Philadelphia Community Corps, part of Philly Reclaim, is a Deconstruction nonprofit and provides an eco-friendly alternative to demolition. more
City accepting applications for homeless programs through December
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding is available now. more
Tech Impact seeks companies to host ITWorks student interns
Internship interviews take place the week of October 12 and students start their internships on November 16. more
Free virtual coding classes offered by S. Jersey nonprofit
Sign up NOW for FREE coding lessons, led online starting October 5 - November 13th!! more
Penn State publishes report on child care and COVID-19 in PA
Based on statewide surveys, the report take a sobering look at the challenges facing the child care system in Pennsylvania as a result of the pandemic. more
Thriving Families Initiative evisions redesigned child welfare
The nationwide initiative aims to fundamentally rethink how child welfare systems function to prioritize strengthening families and building resiliency, rather than separating children. more
Census enrollment efforts intensify as Sept. 30 deadline nears
The deadline to complete the Census form is Wednesday, September 30. more
Pew asks: 'How affordable is housing in Philadelphia'
The Pew Charitable Trusts conducted a detailed examination of housing data from Philadelphia and put the findings in the context of other large cities throughout the country. more
UAC celebrates successful summer youth employment program
The Urban Affairs Coalition (UAC) is proud to share that we connected more than 700 teenage participants to over 100 local employers this summer. more
Coke $20k college scholarship program opens for applications
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. more
YOACAP has openings for youth apprenticeship programs
YOACAP has several trade options like Carpentry, Finishing Trades Institute (FTI), Plumbing & Electrical that will help males and females gain entry into the building trade. more
Next Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day
National Voter Registration Day wants to make sure everyone has the opportunity to vote. more
Urban League releases 2020 'State of Black America'
First issued in 1976, the State of Black America® is one of the most highly-anticipated benchmarks and sources for thought leadership around racial equality in America. more
Help seniors save on prescriptions through PACE
Penn Asian Senior Services is helping low-income seniors save on prescription medication through Pennsylvania's PACE program. more
City creates Access Centers to help K-6 students' digital learning
Access Centers provide Philadelphia’s most vulnerable students with a safe place for digital learning when caregivers work outside the home and have no childcare supports. more
Upcoming Events
Forum to discuss child care crisis with Congressmembers
Join Pennsylvania child care providers, teachers, parents and advocates for an important discussion with our congressional delegation regarding Pennsylvania’s Child Care Crisis. more
PEC sponsors roundtable discussion with Rep. Dwight Evans
The conversation will be about the intersection between young people experiencing homelessness and access to the early learning network. more
BELL sponsors discussions on education of homeless children
Are you an ECE program seeking to enroll children into your program during COVID-19? BELL is inviting you to join our September 23rd Listening Party. more
September Spruce Council meeting: DEI and Philanthropy
Don’t miss our next virtual Spruce Council meeting! We’ll be talking DEI and Philanthropy with Omar T. Woodward, Executive Director of the GreenLight Fund Philadelphia.more
First Up plans two fall conferences for child care providers
Have you registered for the virtual First Up Fall Conferences yet? If not, register TODAY! more
RFC offers self-care workshop for nonprofit workers
Are you a nonprofit worker or job seeker who's feeling busier than ever right now? more
RSVP sponsors Meet the Funders "in a COVID world" event
Funders will discuss what they are looking for in a program as we continue to operate in a COVID environment. more
PANO offers webinar on attracting corporate sponsorships
The good news is, corporate sponsorship can still be an excellent revenue source for your organization, even if your events have been cancelled, postponed, downsized, or executed virtually. more
Volunteer Requests
Lend a hand & help your neighbors in Manayunk
North Light Community Center's food program in Manayunk needs your help! more
City seeks volunteers for Kensington meal program
The Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services is looking for volunteers to help distribute food to 500 homeless people and others from September 14th through September 25th. more
Reach new volunteers through United Way's Volunteer Portal
Looking for more volunteer power? Thousands of individuals are looking at agency profiles and ways they volunteer to help their communities. Register your organization and share opportunities today! more
Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities - September 15, 2020
New nonprofit employment opportunities for September 15, 2020. more
AccessMatters seeks director for teen pregnancy prevention program
AccessMatters is looking for a project director for a new teen pregnancy prevention program called Philadelphia Youth Power. more
Job opportunities with Family Services of Montgomery County
Family Services of Montgomery County has a number of positions available. more
Blaine Foundation offers development, PT facilitator positions
The Live Like Blaine Foundation has two positions available: Development Manager and and a part-time Talent Coach/Leadership Facilitator. more
Living Beyond Breast Cancer seeks Marketing Coordinator
This is a 15-20 hour per week position. more
PSAYDN seeks new director
The Pennsylvania Statewide After School/Youth Development Network is seeking a new Director. more
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