Inside
January 4, 2021 Issue 488
Spotlight
UW funds First Up for workshops on trauma care in ECE programs
Starting in January, with the support of UWGPSNJ, First Up will provide a series of professional learning opportunities on topics related to trauma-informed care in early care and education programs. more
Valentine Leadership Fund Application Open
The Valentine Foundation's Leadership Fund application is now open. Grants are available for nonprofit leadership training for women working in nonprofit organizations serving women and girls. more
News
Report & benchmarking tool help nonprofits compare their financial data to peers
A report, The Financial Health of Greater Philadelphia Nonprofits, illuminates the dire financial challenges nonprofits were facing before the pandemic and provides a benchmarking tool for leaders. more
Report: Local funders need better data to evaluate COVID efforts
The Lenfest and William Penn foundations funded Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia and the Center for High Impact Philanthropy to examine data about the region's COVID relief efforts. more
PA releases details on availability of COVID vaccine in state
Pennsylvania has receive an initial shipment of more than 110,000 doses of the vaccine, with the first given to health workers, first responders and residents and staff in nursing and group homes. more
Chamber announces plan to retrain workers displaced by COVID
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia has announced it is working with Accenture, Graduate! Philadelphia, and Philadelphia Works to retrain and deploy workers displaced by the pandemic. more
Study: 1/3 of African Americans hesitant to getting vaccine
Black Americans, citing rationale for hesitancy, among the groups that have the least confidence in the vaccine, according to a study from the Kaiser Family Foundation. more
People of color more threatened by end of eviction ban
A federal ban on evictions expires on January 31, 2021, and it's sparking fears of a housing crisis that could disproportionately send people of color out of their homes. more
New CARES money for city supports winter shelter needs
The Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services (OHS) has announced that the City has been awarded more than $500,000 for winter shelter needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Philadelphia. more
Casey report examines COVID impact on homes with children
The latest KIDS COUNT policy report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation examines how households with children are faring during the pandemic. more
Economy League studies changing distribution of poverty in city
The report takes a closer look at the concentration of poverty in the city and its growth and decline within city neighborhoods using the recently released 2019 estimates of the U.S. Census Bureau. more
Half of PA children not tested for lead poisoning: report
Report: Half of Pennsylvania kids are not getting tested for lead by their second birthday, despite CDC guidelines. more
Report: Gap widens between teachers and students of color
A new reports shows that more than one-fifth of the state’s 500 school districts haven’t had a single teacher of color in at least seven years. more
Study: Over 50 years, tax cuts actually don't 'trickle down'
Tax cuts for the wealthy have long drawn support from conservative lawmakers and economists who argue that such measures will "trickle down" and eventually boost jobs and incomes for everyone else. more
Coalition forms to "future proof" regional economy
A coalition of leaders is developing a comprehensive strategy to address threats to the local economy caused by the current worldwide shift to automation. more
Montco Foundation offers 2021 Workforce Development Grant
The Montgomery County Foundation, Inc. has announced the 2021 Workforce Development Fund grant opportunity. more
City requests donations of computers for families in need
PHLDonateTech is a Philadelphia initiative calling on residents and businesses to donate, recycle, and provide computers to families and people in need across Philadelphia. more
Blacks fall behind in senior positions in Philadelphia City Hall
African Americans have yet to make significant inroads into high-paying and senior-level positions in city government during Mayor Jim Kenney’s tenure. more
New Octavius Catto Scholarship supports CCP applicants
The new program aims to make the transformative power of education available to students by providing funding and additional supports. more
New AT&T internet access program supports K-12 students
AT&T has announced that it is committing $10 million to support our nation’s most vulnerable students who don’t have adequate internet access and are disconnected from learning. more
New text application answers students' questions on FAFSA
High school seniors who need help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid can now get support through Wyatt, a free assistance chatbot that replies to students’ FAFSA questions. more
Global Citizen sponsors school supplies drive for Cayuga School
Each year, Global Citizen organizes the Back-To-School Supplies Drive to benefit underserved Philadelphia public school students. more
Cosmopolitan Club of Philadelphia offers Giving Circle Grant
The Cosmopolitan Club of Philadelphia is pleased to announce that it is now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations for its 2021 grant cycle. more
City Health Dept. publishes 'Growing Up Philly' report
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s Growing Up Philly report provides a summary of the health and well-being of Philadelphia’s youngest citizens. more
Applications available for 2021 Lokoff Child Care Awards
2021 Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Awards applications must be submitted by January 29, 2021. more
City publishes 'Coping During COVID' for LGBTQ community
The Philadelphia Office of LGBT Affairs developed Coping during COVID-19 as a resource guide to ensure that all information comes from a trusted source. more
Health awareness campaign targets African American community
Blue Cross and the Tribune have announced a public health awareness campaign focused on combating the disproportionate rates of diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease in the Black community.more
Philadelphia STEM Education Directory app launched
The Philadelphia STEM Ecosystem just inaugurated the new “Philadelphia STEM Education Directory" – a free searchable app for STEM programs and Professional Development opportunities.more
Fellowship Opportunities for Emerging Leaders available
The Stoneleigh Foundation has announced new Emerging Leader Fellowship opportunities for graduating students and recent alumni. Apply today! more
Upcoming Events
The Essentials: A Curriculum for People Who Mentor Black Youth
Join MENTOR Independence Region for a free, two-part, virtual training for adults who mentor Black youth on January 19 and 21 12 PM - 2 PM EST! more
Grandfamily Resource Center offers virtual literacy series
Grandfamily Resource Center presents Philly Families Read Together, a free virtual program that helps grandparents who are raising their grandchildren learn ways to advance literacy for children 3-8. more
Volunteer Requests
Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for volunteer mentors
Being a Big Brother or Big Sister is one of the most enjoyable things you’ll ever do. Not to mention, one of the most fulfilling. more
Employment Opportunities
Fab Youth Philly is hiring!
Are you looking for a FAB part-time job working with youth in Philadelphia? We are seeking a Youth Programs SUPERVISOR and a Youth Programs ASSISTANT to start on or by January 1, 2021.
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City seeks program manager for Citizens Planning Institute
The Program Manager position is responsible for managing the day to day operations of the Citizens Planning Institute. more
Girls Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager
Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey is looking for an Operations Manager. more
Health Promotion Council is recruiting for Executive Director
HPC is a subsidiary of Public Health Management Corporation. more
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