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October 13, 2020 Issue 483
Spotlight
PA voter registration deadline is Monday, October 19th
While the voter registration deadline in NJ has passed, residents of Pennsylvania can register through Monday, October 19th. more
News
Wolf extends deadline for COVID mortgage, rent programs
Pennsylvania renters and homeowners struggling because of the pandemic just got an extra month to apply for relief. more
City water customers won’t lose service through April 1, 2021...
The City of Philadelphia is extending its water shutoff protection measure through April 1, 2021 for residential and commercial water customers who are unable to pay their bills. more
...But PA utilities can now shut off some customers for non-payment
Pennsylvania utilities will be allowed to resume shutoffs of many nonpaying customers on Nov. 9 after state regulators lifted a moratorium imposed at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic emergency. more
US panel tackles race, poverty in virus vaccine priorities
A U.S. advisory panel has made recommendations for who should be first in line to get a COVID-19 vaccine. more
40 health groups name racism as a public health issue
Racism is a public health crisis, according to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and dozens of other health organizations. more
Mothers losing jobs in pandemic at 3x the rate for men
Mothers of small children have lost work at three times the rate of fathers in the pandemic. more
City Council provides funding for anti-violence, anti-blight effort
City legislators aim to shell out $500,000 to fund a work program that will pay residents in neighborhoods suffering from gun violence and unemployment to clean up urban blight. more
Cydney Brown is city's 2020 Youth Poet Laureate
It is fitting that her middle name is Hope, as the city’s new Youth Poet Laureate, Cydney Brown, brings so much of it to her new role. more
DA Krasner creates artist-in-residence program to spur dialogue
The first artist-in-residence of the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office has unveiled a new exhibit that hopes to spur dialogue on criminal justice reform. more
City surveying residents on criminal and prison fines and fees
The City of Philadelphia is surveying residents to understand the impact of criminal court fines and fees and prison fees. more
New research on LGBT parenting released
Families are families. At least, that’s the conclusion study after study has concluded when comparing the kids of LGBT parents to heterosexual parents. more
Wolf seeks commission to rein in health care spending
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has proposed a new government commission that would aim to slow the growth in health care spending and improve affordability. more
PA Senate vets bill that would set education savings accounts
A proposed grant program that would provide 500,000 Pennsylvania K-12 students with $1,000 to spend on education expenses is being vetted by the Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee.more
PA issues new overtime rules expanding eligibility
More Pennsylvania workers are now eligible for overtime benefits thanks to new legislation. more
City homeless office offers youth internship
The City of Philadelphia's Office of Homeless Services (OHS) is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to serve as the Continuum of Care Youth System Intern. more
Generations United issues report on grandfamilies facing the pandemic
Released by Generations United, Facing a Pandemic: Families Living Together During COVID-19 and Thriving Beyond is the 2020 State of Grandfamilies in America Annual Report. more
City accepting applications for homeless programs through December
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding is available now. 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
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
Philadelphia FIGHT provides free COVID-19 tests in the community
Philadelphia FIGHT is providing free COVID-19 testing through the Greater Philadelphia area. No symptoms required for the test! more
NJ offers childcare aid for families with incomes up to $75,000
Families ineligible for the NJ State Child Care Subsidy Program but who need care for their school‐age children because of remote learning eligible to apply for child care tuition assistance. more
City issues guidelines for ECE centers to reopen safely
Keeping children and staff safe during COVID-19 is the utmost priority.more
PPC releases 2020 State of the Child report with county data
Do you know how your county compares to others in Pennsylvania when it comes to child welfare, health insurance coverage, educational opportunities and other important measures of child well-being? more
Upcoming Events
Creating PRESENCE: New program addresses organizational trauma
The PRESENCE model has been designed to support the multi-faceted roles that staff within organizations play in working with individuals who are impacted by trauma. more
Nonprofit Leadership Series discusses the "resilient nonprofit"
We need to look forward with an understanding of the many diverse consequences, difficulties and opportunities that Covid-19 has brought. more
RSVP's APPRISE Program holds open enrollment virtual presentations
Learn what's new for Medicare in 2021 during Open Enrollment. more
Suggestions for marking 2020 National Adoption Month
Many systems and communities will need to think creatively and find ways to meet National Adoption Month goals this year. more
Bridging the Gaps 30th Anniversary Symposium
Join us for the free BTG Virtual Symposium! View the work of the BTG students, hear a panel of BTG alumni, and join in the conversation with keynore speaker Rashad Robinson of Color of Change.more
Virtual series addresses racial disparities in breast cancer fight
Living Beyond Breast Cancer has rolled out a virtual online series designed to address racial health disparities. more
Virtual Safe Schools Conference set for December 2020
The 2020 Pennsylvania Safe Schools Conference will be held virtually this year from December 8-10. more
Symposium discusses 'Minorites in Health Sciences' for HS students
Students will listen to professionals in the health field about their careers, COVID-19, COVID-19 testing, and the importance of vaccines. more
Volunteer Requests
Lend a hand & help your neighbors in Manayunk
North Light Community Center's food program in Manayunk needs your help! more
Employment Opportunities
Octavia Hill Association seeks new President and CEO
Octavia Hill Association is a mission-driven organization that has been providing high quality rental housing to Philadelphia households for more than 120 years. more
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