Inside
February 9, 2022 Issue 511
Spotlight
Join Us: United Way OpportUNITY Summit
Imagine a world where poverty doesn’t exist. What will it take to get us there? more
In partnership with United Way, City offers 65+ free transport to vaccine sites
United Way, City of Philadelphia partner with Lyft and SEPTA CCT to provide FREE rides to COVID-19 vaccination appointments to Philadelphia residents 65 and older as well as those with access needs. more
News
City announces pilot for 'universal basic income' program
Philadelphia is set to soon join other U.S. cities in attempting an experimental economic mobility pilot that will give recipients cash payments, no strings attached. more
Families struggle with loss of COVID child tax credit benefit
Congress had increased the maximum credit to $3,600 for children under age 6 and $3,000 for those ages 6 through 17, but was unable to come to an agreement on the program's extension. more
Philadelphia Council releases in-depth report on gun crisis
The project was a collaborative effort of the City Council Committee on Public Safety and Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention and city law enforcement and public health leaders. more
PA announces launch of Homeowners Assistance Fund
PA Gov. Wolf has announced the statewide launch of the Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund, or PAHAF, administered by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency. more
Gov. Wolf lays out plan for $1.7B in federal ARP funds
With more than $2 billion in American Rescue Plan Act dollars still available in Pennsylvania, Democrats have laid out their plan to utilize $1.7 billion for more pandemic recovery efforts. more
Homeless Assistance Fund releases new funding application
The Homeless Assistance Fund provides grants to 501c3 nonprofit organizations that support individuals and families in Philadelphia who are experiencing homelessness transition to permanent housing. more
BHPN survey seeks info on how CDCs advance racial equity
BHPN wants to hear from BIPOC-led community development corporations about how they are engaging with the health sector to better support partnerships that advance racial equity. more
Program helps parenting, homeless youth in shelter find jobs
Help for the Hurdles (H4H) helps Philadelphia parenting youth, who are living in emergency shelter, to achieve financial and housing stability. more
Project HOME is helping teens get to college in new program
Through this service, Philadelphia youth experiencing homelessness or unstable housing have a place where they get extra support to work on creating a viable path to their future after graduation. more
City DHS re-opens foster youth pandemic relief payments
Eligible youth can apply to receive a one-time, direct payment of $800. more
TTN Philadelphia Giving Circle Grant Opportunity
TTN Philadelphia Giving Circle Grant Opportunity for Philadelphia-based Non-Profits Serving Women and/or Children. more
City RFP seeks Community Crisis Outreach Workers
The Community Crisis Intervention Program ("CCIP") uses credible messengers to serve as Community Crisis Outreach Workers to prevent and reduce gun violence in Philadelphia. more
1 in 10 Blacks in US are immigrants: Pew Research study
Roughly 4.6 million, or one-in-ten, Black people in the U.S. were born in a different country as of 2019. more
Get paid to be a vaccine ambassador to the homeless!
Are you currently experiencing homelessness, vaccinated, and boosted? more
Reports share data on PA children experiencing homelessness
Young children experiencing homelessness are at increased risk of poor health and academic outcomes, and the experience of homelessness can disrupt a child’s development: reports. more
CHOP, IBC pilot new program on youth mental health care
"The challenges today’s generation of young people face are unprecedented and uniquely hard to navigate. And the effect these challenges have had on their mental health is devastating.” more
Report offers strategies to improve public ECE COVID response
The report contains strategies state and local decision makers can use to mitigate pandemic impacts on the early care and education (ECE) sector. more
Mayor's office announces Black Male Resource Finder tool
Mayor Jim Kenney’s office has officially announced the Black Male Engagement Resource Finder, an interactive database that enables city residents to access resources across 12 categories. more
Participate in the Child Care and Pre-K Voter Project
The 2022 election season is on the horizon. Early learning is on the ballot. more
CCP offers child care support to parenting students
Community College of Pennsylvania is recruiting for its Child Care Access Means Parents In School program. more
Free Library offers free access to Foundation Directory
Foundation Directory Online Essential is available remotely to Regional Foundation Center patrons! more
Pew releases update for Results First Clearinghouse Database
The Pew Charitable Trust Results First Clearinghouse Database is an online resource that brings together information on the effectiveness of social policy programs from nine national clearinghouses. more
PA offers new program for those at risk of losing water service
Are you or someone you know at risk of losing water service at their home? Help is available for Pennsylvanians who need help with water bills or who may lose water service. more
Grant research and planning tool available from Free Library
The Regional Foundation Center at the Free Library of Philadelphia is pleased to share a grant research and planning tool to help you map out your fundraising strategy for the year. more
Upcoming Events
PANO hosts discussion on post-COVID nonprofit resilience
In this practical, engaging, 75-minute online workshop, Ted Bilich of Risk Alternatives will provide participants with the skills to improve resilience in their organizations. more
Library offers wealth of activities for Black History Month
The Free Library of Philadelphia is proud to commemorate Black History Month, honoring the triumphs and achievements of Black Americans throughout U.S. history and celebrating Black history, culture, more
Parent education groups to discuss pandemic learnings
How are we meeting the changing needs of Philadelphia parents? more
3rd Annual Black Generational Wealth Series announced
In honor of Black History Month, The Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement is excited to host our 3rd Annual Black Generational Wealth series online. more
Workshops aim to help ECE workers apply for TEACH scholarships
Join the Pennsylvania Child Care Association for an information session to learn more about the T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Program. more
Workshop on trauma-informed care and aging set
The Jewish Federation and Jewish Family and Children's Service will sponsor a workshop on Aging and Person-Centered Trauma-Informed Care on Tuesday, February 15th at 10am. more
RFC to host talk by authors of 'Nonprofit Excellence' book
This month, the Regional Foundation Center is pleased to welcome back the local authors of Nonprofit Excellence: Strategies for a Challenging World. more
Digital Drawingboard Workshop Series offered
Wondering how to grow as an online artist? Arts + Business Council hosts a free individual workshop series for artists online, going over topics like NFTs, mining data, gamifying art, and podcasts. more
Discussion focuses on reproductive and economic justice
Join Women's Way for a virtual discussion on the current threats against reproductive rights and the intersections of economic justice. more
Employment Opportunities
Job Opportunity: Community Engagement Specialist
Job opening for a Community Engagement/Outreach Specialist: An exciting opportunity to help homeowners in Pennsylvania receive pandemic related financial assistance. more
Law Center seeks Foundation Relations Manager
The Public Interest Law Center is hiring a Foundation Relations Manager. more
Community Organizer Opening at Public Interest Law Center
The Public Interest Law Center is seeking a community organizer to support the Law Center’s work in housing and environmental justice. more
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