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November 10, 2020 Issue 485
News
United Way’s 211 Hotline Helps Connect Thousands of Students to the Internet through PHLConnectED
UWGPSNJ convenes forces to serve as the primary coordinating partner for PHLConnectED, a multi-year program to help K-12 Philadelphia students connect to the internet. more
City operates hotline for MH crises as alternative to police
Alternatives to calling the police are available when dealing with a mental health crisis. They include calling the 24 Hour Mental Health Delegate Hot Line: 215-685-6440 (available 7 days per week). more
Experts discuss how to heal after racial trauma
Images of the Walter Wallace Jr. shooting have been displayed online and across various social media channels resulting in it being watched and shared countless times since the incident happened. more
Stigma, cost,access limits mean fewer MH resources for Black men
For communities of color and especially for Black men, quality mental health resources are scarce. more
Youth sound off on racism and police brutality online
Between COVID-19 and the widely publicized incidents of police brutality in the U.S., the summer of 2020 was highly charged. more
LIHEAP applications now available in Pennsylvania
The 2020-2021 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now open! more
Eater.com offers resources on combating hunger in city
Eater Philly has collected and organized resources for where to give, what to give, and how to volunteer in and around the Philadelphia area. more
No Kid Hungry website helps families access free food
The website does not use information for any other purpose than to locate food assistance. more
Childcare providers speak out about new PA funding rule
Childcare providers across the state are urging Gov. Tom Wolf and local legislators to reverse funding cuts that are threatening their ability to survive. more
PA health care marketplace open through January 15, 2021
The way individuals and families access health coverage is changing in Pennsylvania. more
T.E.A.C.H. scholarship applications open for Spring 2021
The Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) is accepting T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship applications for the Spring 2021 semester. more
Low COVID risk for child care workers: Yale study
The study found that exposure to child care was not associated with an elevated risk of spreading COVID-19 from children to adults. more
ECS panel discusses use of data as driver of social change
Speakers spoke about data as a key driver of social change and wellbeing, using as examples two key initiatives from the Scattergood Foundation. more
City to hold briefing for 'tiny home village' RFI
The Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services is considering a pilot project to build "tiny homes" for the homeless. more
Spruce Foundation Grant Application Cycle is now open!
The Spruce Foundation grant cycle is now open to eligible youth-serving non-profit organizations in Philadelphia. We award one $5,000 grant in four program areas: education, arts, health, and LGBTQ. more
Experts concerned at student learning loss during pandemic
A complete picture has yet to emerge of how much learning was lost by students during the pandemic. more
PA Head Start more successful in enrolling homeless children
The data show that Pennsylvania enrolls a higher number of children experiencing homelessness in Head Start than other communities. more
Pennsylvania publishes domestic violence toolkit
The tookit aims to provide domestic violence programs with a deeper understanding of the OCDEL network and the services their programs provide within all communities across Pennsylvania. more
PYSC creates Game On Philly app to help youth stay fit
The Game On Philly App is a one-stop shop for fun, high quality sports drills, workout routines, and games to help kids stay fit, healthy, and safe while learning from home. more
First Up offers family scholarships for child care services
First Up is excited to announce that we have full-tuition preschool scholarship funding for families of young children experiencing financial hardships, especially due to COVID-19. 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
Project seeks solutions to millenial mental health challenges
Millennials suffer from more anxiety disorders and higher depression rates than other generations, and young Philadelphians have it worse than other cities. more
Impact100 Philadelphia grant opportunity announced
$100,000 grants offered for nonprofits in the southeastern Philadelphia region. more
City's homeless office issues 2020 annual report online
The report is entitled, "Now more than ever, housing is healthcare." more
Upcoming Events
Online symposium will discuss greater father family involvement
The Symposium Organizing Committee will present a three-session virtual presentation on Better Futures for Our Children through Greater Father Family Involcement Dec. 1, 8 and 15 from 2-4pm. more
Panel marks Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is noted from November 15th to November 22nd. more
Virtual Trivia Fundraiser supports Covenant House
Participate in a virtual trivia night fundraiser for Covenant House that will pit teams against one another to answer questions on diverse topics. Take your shot of winning big! more
Registration opens for PA Children's Work Group Conference
Register now for the November 20th Children's Work Group Early Childhood Conference. more
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
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
RSVP's APPRISE Program holds open enrollment virtual presentations
Learn what's new for Medicare in 2021 during Open Enrollment. more
'Philly 4 Life' conversations unveil new antiviolence initiative
MEE Productions Inc. is hosting a series of Virtual Community Conversations (“Chat & Chews”) about an innovative, youth/school violence-prevention campaign, Philly 4 Life. more
Regional Foundation Center offers 3-part fundraising series
Go beyond the grant in the RFC's three-part Diversify Your Funding Series! more
PHLanthropy Week 2020 set virtually for November 9-14
Join local nonprofit, foundation, government, and community leaders for a week of events that will intentionally uplift our community and further the Philadelphia region's philanthropic sector. more
Volunteer Requests
Global Citizen proceeds with King Day of Service plans
On January 18, 2021 volunteers throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware will participate in the 26th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. more
Americorps funding available from PA to support COVID relief
Now more than ever, AmeriCorps members are needed to support Pennsylvania communities in response to the coronavirus pandemic. more
Employment Opportunities
Self, Inc. is seeing an Executive Assistant to the President
Self, Inc. is a non-profit organization that has been providing services to some of Philadelphia’s most vulnerable communities for over 30 years. more
Homeless Advocacy Project looking for Executive Director
HAP also advocates for the needs of the City’s homeless population. more
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