Inside
September 22, 2022 Issue 518
Spotlight
UW announces free Nonprofit Finance Accelerator program
The Nonprofit Finance Accelerator is a free and virtual financial management program for regional nonprofits, from UWGPSNJ, Comcast NBCUniversal and the Nonprofit Finance Fund. more
UW Launches Emergency Savings Match Pilot
Emergency savings provide a critical buffer that allows families to weather financial emergencies that could otherwise be life-altering. more
Join United Way's Annual Workplace Campaign
Engage your workplace in philanthropy with help from United Way! more
Kelly Woodland named Managing Director on equity issues
From our President: As we commemorate Black Philanthropy Month, it is with great pride that I share an update on your United Way’s efforts to support a more equitable region. more
News
8% of US children will lose a parent or sibling by age 18: study
One in 13 children in the U.S. – about 8% – will experience the death of a parent or sibling by the age of 18. more
PA expands free school breakfast program statewide: Wolf
Pennsylvania will provide every student with a free school breakfast this academic year, regardless of household income, Gov. Tom Wolf said on September 9th. more
NJ avoids closure of violence program, pledges new $10 million
New Jersey state officials have announced the state would allocate a new $10 million in federal money to continue funding hospital-based violence intervention programs in New Jersey. more
Keystone Center publishes annual 'State of Working PA' report
Researchers at a progressive Pennsylvania think tank have unveiled a blueprint that they say will help make the commonwealth’s economy more worker-friendly. more
National Runaway Safeline issues annual report
The National Runaway Safeline has issues its newly released 2021 Annual Report. more
New coalition dedicated to preventing senior financial abuse
A new collaboration of Philadelphia government agencies and nonprofits has been formed to prevent financial exploitation of elderly people. more
NJ enforces law prohibiting asking renters about criminal history
Authorities have put 30 landlords across New Jersey on notice that they’re running afoul of a landmark law barring housing providers from asking about criminal history on applications. more
PEC presses youth homeless issue to PA governor candidates
In November 2022, Pennsylvania voters will elect a new Governor. How will the next Governor support Pennsylvania’s 40,000 children and youth experiencing homelessness? more
Pittsburgh state senator calls for universal school meals
As students return to the classroom around the commonwealth, so do concerns about student meal debt. more
Open Call for Artists: Furnished for Good 2023
Furnished for Good is Pathways to Housing PA's signature fundraising event that benefits the Philadelphia Furniture Bank. They are looking for artists to participate in next year's event. more
CHOP moves mental health center closer to neighborhoods
Children's Hospital has announced that it has moved its children and adolescent’s Center for Advanced Behavioral Healthcare to a new, 47,000-square-foot space at 4601 Market St. in July. more
Frisby-Greenwood to lead Pew's Philadelphia-area efforts
The Pew Charitable Trusts announced that it has chosen Donna Frisby-Greenwood, a longtime philanthropic executive, to lead its grant-making, programs, policies and research in the Philadelphia area. more
Lokoff child care teacher awards seeking nominations
Apply To The 2023 Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Awards! 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Upcoming Events
After School Activities Partnerships is celebrating 20 years!
On Thursday, September 22, 2022, ASAP is hosting a special event & fundraiser to celebrate 20 years of making the after school hours count! more
Think Like a Game Designer: Digital Drawingboard Workshop
Arts + Business Council offers a free a workshop on game design with facilitator Rachel Eve Ginsberg. more
RSVP's VEC Fall 2022 Workshop Series set
RSVP’s Volunteer Executive Consultants provide managerial consulting and educational services to nonprofits in the Greater Philadelphia area at no charge. VEC is offering all workshops via Zoom. more
Registration opens for NAMIWalks Your Way Philly 2022
Register today for NAMIWalks Your Way Philly 2022, which promises to be our most meaningful event ever. Sunday, September 25th. more
DHS Commissioner sets meeting with foster parents
Mark your calendars September 26th from 11:00am – 1:00pm you will have the opportunity to share your story, journey, and/or adventure with Commissioner Ali. more
HFU hosts webinar on Trauma-Informed Care (CE Credits)
Join Housing First University (a part of Pathways To Housing PA) for a webinar on Trauma-Informed Care. LSW/LCSW credit is available for those in participating states. more
Webinar on Housing First and Harm Reduction Strategies set
Join Housing First University (a part of Pathways To Housing PA) for a webinar on Applied Housing First and Harm reduction strategies. LSW/LCSW credit is available for those in participating states. 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
CASA - Court-Appointed Special Advocates - seeks Program Director
The CASA Program Director is responsible for the oversight of the day to day management of the program through direct supervision of the Advocate Supervisory staff and the Volunteer Management staff. 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
Delco's CAADC seeks new Chief Operating Officer
CAADC is hiring a COO who will lead and provide coaching, vision and oversight to the Finance, Human Resources (HR), Information Technology and Real Estate Operations teams of the Agency. more
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