Inside
November 11, 2021 Issue 508
Spotlight
Stoneleigh offers events, RFP on racial equity and public systems
The Stoneleigh Foundation is pleased to invite you to our fall virtual convening series, Reimagining Public Systems: Centering Racial Equity to Serve Youth, Families, and Communities. more
RFP supports digital literacy for caregivers of children K-12
PHLConnectED, in partnership with the Digital Literacy Alliance (DLA), is launching a grant cycle specifically geared to stand up digital literacy classes targeted to pre-K-12 caregivers. more
Women United Power of the Purse honors Susan Jacobson
On December 8, Women United of Greater Philadelphia will celebrate our current portfolio of Impact initiatives and recognize extraordinary women in leadership and philanthropy at our virtual event. more
UWP grants available to reach underserved groups with vaccine
The United Way of Pennsylvania is administering a grant program to help nonprofit and faith-based organizations connect hard-to reach populations statewide with COVID-19 vaccinations. more
News
GAO report notes lack of coordination on youth homelessness
The report from the General Accounting Office includes a series of recommendations on how to better address the crisis of homeless youth in the US. more
National nonprofit council releases 'Great Resignation' survey
The Great Resignation is upon us and nonprofits have not been immune. more
Analysis: Racial bias and segregation cost billions annually
Deeply entrenched racial bias and segregation are limiting the nation's potential and hampering economic growth by billions of dollars annually, says Moody's Analytics. more
City Health Dept.: HIV is on rise among injection drug users
HIV has been on the rise among people who inject drugs in Philadelphia as the opioid epidemic rages on and the use of the potent synthetic opioid fentanyl increases. more
City plans release of FY 2022 Child Care Facilities Fund RFP
The City of Philadelphia Child Care Facilities Fund (CCFF) FY 2022 grant application will be released soon. more
Deadline is Friday for statewide OST staff survey
2021 Survey of Out of School Staff targets Teachers, Administrators & Direct Service Staff in Pennsylvania. more
Bipartisan Crime Prevention Caucus seeks to combat violence
The Crime Prevention Caucus in the Pennsylvania legislature aims to map out strategies to preempt crime and violence. more
National Adoption Month: 'Every Conversation Matters'
November is National Adoption Month. The 2021 theme is "Every Conversation Matters." more
Dick Vermiel speaks out for Chesco rental, utility assistance
Friends Association partnered with former Philadelphia Eagles coach Dick Vermeil to raise awareness about available resources for Chester County households in need of rent and utility assistance. more
Congress hears calls to crack down on youth residential facilities
Prompted by a celebrity’s painful childhood revelation, growing cries to crack down on abusive practices in youth residential treatment programs have reached members of Congress. more
City schools issue RFP for workshops and trainings for community
The School District of Philadelphia and the Office of Family and Community Engagement are excited to announce the release of our Request For Proposals for Family Academy: Courses and Training (FACT). more
College enrollment drops by 500,000: research study
Enrollment at U.S. colleges and universities is on track to fall by another nearly 500,000 undergraduate students this fall, continuing the historic drops that began with the COVID pandemic. more
Temple survey highlights hardships while pursuing degrees
An alarming number of Philadelphia residents face frequent challenges, hardships, and obstacles in pursuit of earning a college degree. more
PA House approves expansion of PACE prescription assistance
More seniors would qualify for Pennsylvania’s PACENET prescription assistance program, under a bill that has won unanimous approval by the state House of Representatives. more
Resist invites applications for social change, justice grants
Boston-based Resist works to redistribute resources back to frontline communities at the forefront of social change while amplifying their efforts to build a better world. more
November marks National Runaway Prevention Month
National Runaway Prevention Month aims to shed light on youth homelessness and provide an opportunity to spotlight the available resources for youth who find themselves in crisis. more
Wolf order seeks greater environmental justice in state
Governor Tom Wolf has issued an executive order calling for environmental justice in communities of color. 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
Fact Sheet helps in engaging NJ families in early learning
Engaging New Jersey families in learning and development during prekindergarten and kindergarten. 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
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
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
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
Upcoming Events
Summit in city focuses on decriminalizing mental illness
The Sozosei Foundation is pleased to invite you to the Second Annual Sozosei Summit to Decriminalize Mental Illness - December 13-15, 2021, Philadelphia. more
Stoneleigh offers events, RFP on racial equity and public systems
The Stoneleigh Foundation is pleased to invite you to our fall virtual convening series, Reimagining Public Systems: Centering Racial Equity to Serve Youth, Families, and Communities. more
3rd annual PHLanthropy Week 2021 set for November 15-19
PHLanthropy Week returns November 15th-19th with its 3rd Annual week of curated events. more
Community meetings to discuss Point-In-Time homeless count
The Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services will hold two Community Advisory Committee meetings ahead of the upcoming homeless point-in-time count. more
Raise Roundup helps black, brown entrepreneurs make pitch
Women's Way proud to partner with Zenith Wealth Partners and Mom Your Business for the Raise Roundup, a pop-up pitch competition! more
PYSC sponsors workshop: Finance – 'What Boards Need to Know'
The Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative is offering a workshop on the topic, Finance – What Boards Need to Know, for nonprofit board members on December 8th at 5pm on Zoom. 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
PA Out of School Time Conference is going virtual
This year's virtual conference is set for November 13th and November 15-17. more
Volunteer Requests
Literacy center seeks volunteer tutors and teachers
The IHM Center for Literacy is in need of tutors and substitute teachers at both of its locations (Northeast and Southwest Philadelphia) with needs in its morning and evening classes. more
Employment Opportunities
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
Research for Action recruiting for researchers, interns
Do you want to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative environment? Do you want your research to make a difference? Research for Action may be the place for you. more
PANO seeks Administrative and Operations Specialist
The Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations is still in search of its next Administrative & Operations Specialist. more
UAC seeks director for community development program
The CED program helps low to moderate income individuals in the Philadelphia region move from the margins to the economic mainstream by bringing capital to communities. more
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
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