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July 13, 2022 Issue 516
Spotlight
PHLConnectED offers digital skills classes for caregivers
PHLConnectED has provided over 21,000 free internet connections to pre-K–12 families. Now, it’s offering digital skills courses through a number of community-based organizations. more
Social Venture Partners Philly announces investments
Social Venture Partners Philadelphia has announced the awardees of its second investment cycle: Abolitionist Law Center, Why Not Prosper, and Collective Climb. more
UWGPSNJ joins partnership to clear criminal records
As part of a citywide anti-poverty initiative, United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey is offering residents the opportunity to clear their criminal records for free. more
United Way releases annual report for FY 2021
We are very excited to share with you United Way’s annual report for the 2021 Fiscal Year. more
Black nonprofit leaders issue recommendations for regional funders
Black-led nonprofits continue to struggle connecting with regional funders despite "racial reckoning." more
News
New Pennsylvania budget celebrated as a pre-k win
The legislature supported Governor Wolf’s proposal to expand pre-k access for more than 2,300 kids and boost rates to support the early care and education workforce and address rising costs. more
Report challenges claim of rise in juvenile violent crime
The research by The Sentencing Project reveals youth violent crime rates, in categories from murder to robbery, declined nationwide from 2019 to 2020. more
City sees 20,000 evictions annually, new report shows
A report out of Philadelphia shines new light on the city’s eviction crisis. more
CIty seeks partners for new violence intervention program
The City of Philadelphia is looking for support to implement a new Community Violence Intervention program called READI. more
New Keystone STARS performance standards take effect
As of July 1, 2022, the updated Keystone STARS Performance Standards are in effect for all Pennsylvania certified child care programs. more
Family daycares now required to have fire safety tools
Gov. Tom Wolf last week signed into law legislation that requires family child-care homes to have fire safety equipment present to protect individuals in care. more
PHLanthropy Week 2022 planned for November 14-18
Speaker Call PHLanthropy Week 2022 - Participate in a week of collectivity where each day will be dedicated to discussing, partnering, and defining measurable goals and actions around our key issues. more
City schools offer immunizations to undocumented, uninsured
The Philadelphia School District and Delaware Valley Community Health have come together to provide required school immunizations for undocumented and uninsured students. more
OHS closing down Help for the Hurdles program in August
Help for the Hurdles is winding down, and the last day to refer participants to this program is August 31. more
Forman Fund grants available for youth programs
Grants to support Greater Philadelphia nonprofits serving young people aged 11-18 that offer in-school or out-of-school-time programs are eligible. more
PA OCDEL conducting child care rate survey
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is asking all licensed child care facilities to share information about tuition rates and the true cost of care. more
Lakeside Institute offers series of trauma workshops
If you would like to take one of Lakeside Global Institute's trauma workshops, there are several available for individual registration. more
T.E.A.C.H. scholarships available until this Friday
Early childhood education (ECE) professionals interested in attending college for the Fall semester that begins this August should apply to T.E.A.C.H. now! Deadline is Friday! more
PhillyGoes2College is the Ed Fund's college access solution
PhillyGoes2College is Philadelphia Education Fund’s college access solution, guiding students through the process of applying and transitioning to college and other secondary opportunities. more
Financial assistance program available for trans youth
The Trans Youth Resilience Fund (TYRF) is a direct financial assistance program that puts money in the hands of young trans and nonbinary individuals to support their health, safety, and wellness. more
New city schools head to go on 100-day listening tour
Over his first 100 days, School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington, Sr. will host 80 Listening & Learning Sessions where her will meet and hear from Philadelphians. more
'Healing Starts Here' - new national funding opportunity
New Pluralists seeks to invest $10,000,000 in organizations and networks of, by, and for local communities, which are acting together to address divisive forces. more
Chesco 'point-in-time' count reports homeless decrease
The latest headcount shows a 23% decrease in homelessness over the past two years. more
Philabundance app helps people find food resources
Philabundance offers an easy way to find food resources for Philadelphians through an online search engine which identifies free food resources near you. more
Free Library of Philadelphia launches 'Summer of Wonder'
Are you ready to join the Free Library for another exciting Summer of Wonder? more
First Up's EQUIP program supports Keystone STAR centers
If you are a Keystone STAR 2 center looking to improve your STAR level, EQUIP can help! more
PHLConnectED offers digital skills classes for caregivers
PHLConnectED has provided over 21,000 free internet connections to pre-K–12 families. Now, it’s offering digital skills courses through a number of community-based organizations. more
City parks and recreation program offers online activity finder
Searching for programs and activities in Philadelphia has never been easier! more
Upcoming Events
City offers training on volunteer data collection July 21st
Join Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service for our upcoming virtual training Volunteer Data Collection.
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HFU offers webinar on The Housing First Philosophy
Join Housing First University (a part of Pathways To Housing PA) for a webinar on The Housing First Philosophy. LSW/LCSW credit is available for those in participating states. more
HFU offers webinar on Assertive Engagement
Join Housing First University (a part of Pathways To Housing PA) for a webinar on Assertive Engagement. LSW/LCSW credit is available for those in participating states. more
MENTOR offers Virtual Mentoring Moments Training
Free virtual training for adults in relationship-rich spaces to learn how to approach interactions with youth with a mentoring mindset! more
Discussion: How to create value in the nonprofit sector
The Main Line Chamber of Commerce's Nonprofit Roundtable is hosting a discussion with Lissa Helsee, CEO, The Hands on Advantage, on How to Create Value in the Nonprofit Sector. more
Global Citizen sponsors 14th Annual Beer Summit
Please join Global Citizen TODAY, Wednesday, July 13, 6-7:30 pm, for their 14th annual (virtual) Beer Summit Conversation on Racism. more
One Day At A Time to hold N. Phila. Community Festival
ODAAT’s Annual Mom Wells Candlelight Vigil and Community Festival is a day to honor the memory of those lives lost to addiction and HIV/AIDS as well as a free Community Concert on Thursday, July 21.more
Chester County holds hearing on consolidated community plan
Chester County will hold a public hearing on its consolidated housing and community development plan this Thursday. more
Employment Opportunities
The Trace is Hiring a Community Engagement Reporter
The Trace is hiring a community engagement reporter to work full time in Philadelphia starting in the summer or fall of 2022. more
WHYY offers fall internships
WHYY is now accepting applications for its fall internships. The application deadline is August 1st. more
Newly-merged education groups seek Managing Director
The Managing Director of Program Strategies will be a key member of the K-12 Program Team, which supports programming for middle- and high-school aged students. more
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