Inside
August 10, 2022 Issue 517
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
Black nonprofit leaders issue recommendations for regional funders
Black-led nonprofits continue to struggle connecting with regional funders despite "racial reckoning." 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
News
What to know about the outbreak of monkeypox infection
Pennsylvania has documented about 125 cases so far, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with more than half of those in Philadelphia. more
As monkeypox rises, Cooper Hospital opens vaccine center
New Jersey has had at least 214 reported cases of monkeypox spanning 13 counties, state Department of Health officials said last Friday. more
PA Gov. Wolf unveils new child care tax credit program
Modeled after the federal child care tax credit program, this state-level child care tax credit program benefits working families with children in daycare who already qualify for the federal program. more
City offers new online tool to find job, training resources
A new online tool, developed by Philadelphia Works and the city’s Department of Commerce, aims to guide people to the resources they need to get hired or receive additional education or training. more
PA announces new app to help homeless students, families
A new app to help students and families experiencing homelessness access resources and services is now available in Pennsylvania, state officials have announced. more
PCDC offering mental wellness services in Chinatown
A program that helps 22,100 Chinese immigrants in Philadelphia with mental health and wellness has expanded past its original one-year lifespan with a renewed grant from the Scattergood Foundation. more
City Council issues report on bias in city home appraisals
The Report organizes recommendations for local, state, and national intervention by a set of key problems to be solved when it comes to appraisals. more
US seeks comment on Title IX protections for LGBTQ citizens
The proposed regulation, which will add sexual orientation and gender identity as enumerated protected characteristics within the Title IX regulation, is now open for public comment for 60 days. more
PA insurers seek 7.1 increase in premiums for ACA insurance
Pennsylvania health insurers are proposing an average 7.1% increase in monthly premiums starting in January for the 375,000 individuals who get coverage through the state. more
Comcast awards 100 $10k grants to minority businesses
Comcast is awarding a total of $1 million in $10,000 grants to more than 100 Philly businesses owned by women and people of color. more
CHOP, BoA to spend $1m on home repairs in West/SW Philly
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia hopes to improve health outcomes for kids by repairing the homes they live in, thanks to a $1 million investment from Bank of America. more
Wolf plan to send $2,000 checks to taxpayers hits roadblocks
Gov. Tom Wolf says he's not giving up, calling on state lawmakers once again to enact his plan to send many Pennsylvanians a $2,000 check. Some Republicans call it a political stunt and inflationary. more
Bridge Way recovery school accepting applications for new year
Bridge Way is the only high school in the Philadelphia area designed specifically for students who have struggled with substance abuse. more
City enacts 2019 ordinance on transgender protections
The regulations create affirmative obligations for institutions serving youth to ensure that their environments are free of discrimination. more
PA rebate program recipients to receive one-time bonus payment
Older and disabled Pennsylvanians who qualify for the state’s property tax and rent rebate program have been waiting for word on when they can expect their one-time bonus rebate to arrive. more
Federal Reserve warns of affordable housing shortages
Rising interest rates and economic headwinds are making it harder for the U.S. to fill a severe shortage of affordable housing, and the problem is likely going to get worse. more
$7.25 minimum wage 'celebrates' 13th anniversary
Pennsylvania is one of 20 states that hasn’t raised the 13-year-old federal minimum wage of $7.25. more
US Postal Service offering 170 assistant carrier positions
If you won’t shrink away from snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night, the U.S. Postal Service may just have a job for you. more
New birthing center planned for Southwest Philadelphia
The Family Practice and Counseling Network is set to break ground on a new birthing center at 61st Street and Woodland Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia. more
City parks and recreation program offers online activity finder
Searching for programs and activities in Philadelphia has never been easier! 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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Upcoming Events
City, groups celebrate PHL Youth Week: Summer of Love
The Mayor’s Office of Youth Engagement is partnering with over 20 youth-led & youth-serving organizations to bring PHL Youth Week to the City of Philadelphia. more
Webinar explains the Housing First Philosophy
Join Housing First University (a part of Pathways To Housing PA) on August 24th at 12PM for training on the Housing First Philosophy. LSW/LCSW credit is available for those in participating states. more
Introduction to Critical Mentoring Virtual Training
Join MENTOR Independence Region of their next free virtual training Introduction to Critical Mentoring on August 23, 2022, 12pm-1:30pm!more
PA Child Abuse Prevention Symposium set for September
The annual PA Child Abuse Prevention Symposium is a unique virtual event that connects professionals, partners, and stakeholders in the family support and child abuse prevention field. 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
Philadelphia Academies seeks Workforce Development Director
Philadelphia Academies is hiring a Director of Workforce Development to support its work developing and expanding Pre-Apprenticeship opportunities for underserved in-school youth in Philadelphia. more
Variety seeks full-time Education & Rec Coordinator
Variety-the Children's Charity of the Delaware Valley is hiring a full time Education and Recreation Coordinator to work on our beautiful 77 acre campus in Worcester, Pa. more
Development Operations Coordinator - Full Time
Variety the Children's Charity of the Delaware Valley is hiring a full time Development Operations Coordinator.more
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