Inside
November 16, 2022 Issue 520
Spotlight
Report: Philadelphians Missing Out on $100m in Tax Credits
The Promise, a UWGPSNJ initiative, seeks to help residents by increasing access to public benefits and tax credits while also connecting residents to emergency assistance benefits and services. 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
News
Half of city school students are chronically truant: report
Nearly half of all students in the School District of Philadelphia were chronically truant last year, up sharply over the previous 12 months. more
2 of 3 city students may need "alternative pathways" to graduate
If Pennsylvania’s new high school graduation standards had been in place in 2018 and 2019, just 35% of Philadelphia’s public school students would have been able to graduate: report. more
Most city schools lack full-time special education managers
Compliance managers — also known as monitors — ensure special education students receive all the services to which they are legally entitled. more
PA, City hold meeting to discuss "urgent" need for teachers
A shortage of educators, especially those of color, is “the most urgent crisis facing our schools today,” said Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Eric Hagarty said at an event in Philadelphia. more
NJ Gov. Murphy signs emergency medical services bill
New Jersey will make a series of changes revamping how it regulates emergency medical services under a bill Gov. Phil Murphy has signed into law. more
DBH funding initiative offers $10k for youth, nonprofit projects
This funding initiative gives up to $10,000 to each qualified project that aims to create safe spaces for youth/young adults, address stress and trauma/build resilience, beautify neighborhoods, etc. more
US offers $336m to reduce energy costs for NJ residents
As energy prices rise, New Jersey residents will get $336 million worth of help from the federal government. more
Study assesses impact of remote learning on academic losses
Exactly how much did remote learning contribute to students’ academic losses during the pandemic? more
Debate in Congress focuses on nonprofit insurance challenges
At one point or another, most nonprofits experience the stress of not being able to find affordable insurance. more
Lead exposure cases drop...except for children of color
The drop has health experts and city officials hopeful, but they’ll first have to address rates of lead exposure that remain highest in communities with lower incomes and among children of color. more
Wells Fargo awards $7.5m to increase homeowners of color
Philadelphia will use a $7.5 million grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation to help raise the city’s share of homeowners of color. more
City schools receive $5 million grant for clean water project
The School District of Philadelphia received a $5 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to expand access to clean water, the District announced last week. more
Grants support efforts to help taxpayers qualify for tax credits
Community organizations that serve low-income Philadelphians are invited to apply for a grant to help families claim the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit. more
Report: significant gains in insurance coverage for people of color
Communities of color recorded huge health insurance coverage gains from 2020 to 2022 due in large part to improved affordability and increased outreach efforts to get people enrolled. more
PA to provide one-time bonus rebate on 2021 property taxes
Pennsylvanians who are approved for a rebate on property taxes or rent paid in 2021 will receive an additional one-time bonus rebate later this year. more
Camden's HopeWorks to expand to Kensington area in city
HopeWorks Camden is branching into Philadelphia at the end of this year. more
Biden erases Obamacare 'glitch' that limited enrollments
More families will be able to access Affordable Care Act subsidies next year, under a final rule issued by the Biden administration in October. more
Foster Hope Delco opens 'Foster-Share Closet' in Media
There is a new place for children in the foster care system in Delaware County to get clothes, toys, furniture, and more. more
14,000 children served by homeless programs in PA: report
Nemours Children’s Health and People's Emergency Center have published a new report about children and youth who are served by homeless housing programs in Pennsylvania.
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80% of LGBTQ+ youth feel unsafe in school: studies
Most LGBTQ students feel unsafe at school and struggle with mental health, according to two new reports based on large-scale student surveys. more
PA expands SNAP benefits in response to inflation woes
As Pennsylvania’s economy has grown at a slow pace, recent inflation driving up the cost of goods has squeezed families. In response, state officials have expanded eligibility for SNAP benefits.more
Report provides recommendations to Shapiro on child homelessness
People's Emergency Center has issued a report with recommendations to Pennsylvania Governor-Elect Josh Shapiro on how to support children and youth experiencing homelessness in the Commonwealth. more
City to receive $8.8 million to address youth homelessness
The US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development made the grant through its Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project Program. more
US releases framework for workplace mental health
Dr. Vivek Murthy has released a new Surgeon General’s Framework for Mental Health & Well-Being in the Workplace outlining the foundational role that workplaces should play in promoting worker health. more
After 14 years, CBH solicits additional MH providers
Community Behavioral Health (CBH) is opening its Provider Network to improve member access to behavioral and mental health treatment services and facilities for the first time in 14 years. more
City offers locator app for finding free food programs
All Philadelphians can find free food and meals using the City’s locator. more
PHLanthropy Week 2022 set for November 14-18
Join PHLanthropy Week November 14 -18. Focused on “Collective Action,” the week will gather community stakeholders to discuss, partner, and define goals around the top issues facing Philadelphia. more
Lokoff child care teacher awards seeking nominations
Apply To The 2023 Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Awards! more
Upcoming Events
PA Parenting Coalition sets symposium for November 30th
The PA Parenting Coalition will present a symposium sharing the results of a comprehensive Parenting Intervention Landscape Scan conducted by PHMC. more
City hosts community meeting on homeless efforts Friday
The Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services will hold a Continuum of Care (CoC) community meeting on this Friday, November 18th, at 11am. more
4th Annual Bell Summit raises awareness on child homelessness
Since 2019, People's Emergency Center has organized the BELL Summit to raise awareness of the educational and socio-emotional needs of young children experiencing homelessness. more
Money Mondays at St. Barnabas Community Resource Center
Join us on 11/21 at 11AM for lunch and an educational financial discussion on budgeting and utilities assistance programs. more
Urban Affairs Coalition sets annual networking event
The Urban Affairs Coalition’s “Philadelphia’s Premier Networking Event” is back, and better than ever! more
Employment Opportunities
Child Advocates seeks director for intake, pro bono projects
The Support Center for Child Advocates is seeking a leader for its pro bono, intake and paralegal programs. more
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