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October 13, 2021 Issue 507
Spotlight
We're going monthly!

Starting with this issue, you'll receive United Way's Common Good Newsletter on the second Wednesday of every month. more
UWGPSNJ offers trauma training for food aid workers

United Way will be sponsoring its next Help the Helpers learning series aimed at staff and volunteers that provide food assistance to the community.more
News
City seeks contractor for 'participatory budgeting' process

Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a democratic process in which community members directly decide how to spend part of a public budget. more
Funding helps families apply for child care tax credit

Community organizations that serve the lowest income Philadelphians are invited to apply for a new grant opportunity to help families claim their new federal Child Tax Credit (CTC) payments. more
Long-term care facilities called at risk as workforces shrink

About 3/4 of Pennsylvania’s long-term care providers who responded to a recent survey say they have limited the number of people they accept, with about half saying they have waiting lists. more
Crisis in child care disrupts programs, workers, families

“You can’t just snap your fingers and find child care. It’s a real process." more
PA saw dramatic increase in child abuse deaths in 2020

Significantly more Pennsylvania children died or almost died from abuse in 2020 than in the previous year, according to the state's Department of Human Services. more
City Council to hold hearings on search for SDP superintendent

City Council will hold hearings on the search and hiring process for the School District of Philadelphia’s next superintendent. more
Spotlight PA report highlights coming Alzheimer's crisis

Pennsylvania, one of the nation’s most elderly states, is woefully unprepared for another kind of public health emergency — Alzheimer's and related diseases. more
Research says OST may be the key to post-pandemic recovery

What do we know about effective after school and summer programs? more
Host a Project for the 27th Annual Greater Martin Luther King Day

Global Citizen is already busy preparing for the 27th annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service on January 17, 2022. more
First Up offers help to ECE centers to increase STAR rating

First Up's EQUIP (Early Childhood Quality Improvement Project) supports Philadelphia ECE centers and family childcare programs desiring to move from STAR level 2 to STAR level 3 or 4. more
Hite updates community on School District "equity coalition"

“I have students who live in shelters, who have been homeless, who are dealing with all kinds of trauma. They don’t have time to advocate for what they don’t get." more
SEPTA expands outreach to homeless in transit sites

SEPTA is dramatically expanding the number of outreach workers to address drug users and people living at transit stations. more
HealthSpark Innovation Lab grant deadline is Nov. 1

HealthSpark is currently accepting applications to the Innovation Lab Grant Program, with a due date of November 1, 2021. more
P.R.I.D.E. helps Black children develop positive racial identity

The Positive Racial Identity Development in Early Education (P.R.I.D.E) program of the University of Pittsburgh School of Education will participate in a project to extend its work to Philly region. more
Fact Sheet helps in engaging NJ families in early learning

Engaging New Jersey families in learning and development during prekindergarten and kindergarten. more
Why do people leave college before graduating?

A survey from the Hope Center for College, Community and Justice queries Philadelphians and identifies some of the challenges that out-of-school students face in trying to complete their education. more
Coalition to Back Black Businesses seeks applicants for grants

The coalition is a multi-year initiative launched by the U.S. Chamber Foundation and American Express to support the long-term success and resilience of Black-owned small businesses. more
Black Doctors Consortium to open clinic in North Philadelphia

The clinic, officially called the Dr. Ala Stanford Center for Health Equity, is set to open in mid-October. more
Donations slowing for city's 'community fridge' network

After an explosion in mutual aid efforts during the pandemic, there are almost 30 of these mini mutual aid centers in operation around the city. more
PCCD offers $24m for violence intervention and prevention

PCCD has announced the availability of up to $24 million in Violence Intervention and Prevention funding for grants and technical assistance to address community violence throughout the state. more
Business on Board Program supports arts, culture groups

Business on Board participants become equipped with the knowledge, strategies and tools to maximize their effectiveness and understanding of board leadership. more
City seeks agency to pilot an anti-violence hotline

Philadelphia is facing a growing public health crisis that is claiming a generation of young people—last year, homicide was the leading cause of death for young Black and Latino men. more
14 orgs form collaboration to advance workforce training

It’s a common refrain: Preparing Philadelphians for the workforce of the future will take collaboration. more
Upcoming Events
Wistar Institute HIV program to recognize Fauci, Shull

The Wistar Institute will honor Anthony Fauci, MD, and Jane Shull, founder of Philadelphia FIGHT, on October 28th. more
Delaware County Literacy Council to benefit from telethon

DCLC's Expert Academy Online Telethon will feature experts Phil Rosenthal, Kathy Deitch,and Alex Garfinkel sharing their wisdom in exciting online workshops. more
RSVP's Volunteer Executive Consultants Fall Workshop Series

Volunteer Executive Consultants provide managerial consulting and educational services to nonprofits. Free interactive and dynamic workshops you can attend virtually. more
Boot Up Philly supports homeless Philadelphians

The Saint John's Hospice Advisory Board and Catholic Social Services are pleased to host Boot Up Philly, a free give-away event for those in need in our Philadelphia community. more
Bridging the Gaps 31st Annual Symposium

Join us for the Bridging the Gaps 31st annual Symposium on Thursday, October 21, 2021 from 9 AM - 11:30 AM via Zoom.
Participation is FREE! more
Prepare Your Nonprofit for Fundraising Success

This month, the Regional Foundation Center is pleased to feature the work of two local authors. more
PA Out of School Time Conference is going virtual

This year's virtual conference is set for November 13th and November 15-17. more
Read by 4th offers help for literacy events during Reading Promise Week

Mark your calendar! Reading Promise Week is October 11-17. more
Hunger Coalition's Night to Fight Hunger Gala on Oct. 14th

Support the Coalition Against Hunger’s work to end hunger at the Night to Fight Hunger Gala on Oct. 14. Don’t miss this great outdoor event at the beautiful Mann Center for the Performing Arts! more
First Up's Annual Golf Classic to benefit child care teachers

Would you like to golf on an exclusive and breathtaking course? And do it for a GREAT cause?
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Region's only recovery high school to hold Open House

The Bridge Way School is Philadelphia's only recovery high school serving students in grades 9 - 12 with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. more
Employment Opportunities
JEVS Human Services seeking a President and CEO

The largest multi-service organization of its kind in the region, JEVS Human Services (JEVS) is seeking a new President and Chief Executive Officer. more
ASAP is searching for a Chess Coordinator

ASAP is searching for a Chess Coordinator to support the expansion of ASAP Chess and provide opportunities for young leaders to be engaged and challenged in a competitive and supportive environment. more
City Year Job Opening: Corporate Partnerships Manager

The Corporate Partnerships Manager collaborates with site leadership and the development team to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporations and corporate foundations. more