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December 15, 2022 Issue 521
Spotlight
New grant opportunity from UWGPSNJ in January
Through the Partnership Grant Program, United Way aims to partner with organizations that can deepen our knowledge of our focus areas and the communities that we serve. more
Homeless Persons Memorial Day event set for Dec. 21
Every year, on the first official day of winter, hundreds of Philadelphians gather to remember those Philadelphians who died and to call for an end to homelessness. more
City sets networking event for volunteer leaders tomorrow
Join the Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service for their Volunteer Support Program networking hour on Thursday, December 15 at 2:00 pm.
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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
News
Civic coalition forms to combat gun violence in Philadelphia
As gun violence and crime plagues the city, businesses, nonprofits, faith-based organizations and other leading institutions have been stuck wondering what they can do to help curb the violence. more
NJ students lost 7 years of progress during pandemic: report
New Jersey’s students lost about seven years of progress during the COVID-19 pandemic, based on long-awaited test results the state Department of Education presented to the state Board of Education. more
PA seeks school-based health centers in every school
Pennsylvania health leaders say school health clinics are crucial in expanding access to health services and improving health equity in communities. more
Chalkbeat publishes city Early Childhood Education Guide
Chalkbeat's Early Childhood Education Guide dives deeply into areas both inside and outside the school setting as we continue to explore how to improve outcomes for the youngest learners. more
Bread and Roses Fund offers criminal justice reform grants
The Phoebus Criminal Justice Initiative provides grants to organizations using community organizing for criminal justice reform. more
Conference seeks to increase number of Black male educators
The Philadelphia Conference on Black Male Educator Development attracted almost 1,000 Black men. more
NJ school counselors highlight increased student MH needs
An expectation to “return to normal” this school year has exacerbated student anxiety, depression, and other mental health needs that were already on the rise after the outbreak of COVID-19. more
City neighborhod centers offer access to help with gas bills
As the winter season approaches, Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) is leveraging its partnership with Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA) Neighborhood Energy Centers (NECs) to help customers. more
Foundation supports conflict resolution initiatives
The mission of the JAMS Foundation is to provide financial assistance for conflict resolution initiatives. more
Three city elementary schools adopt anti-racism approach
The Philadelphia school district will partner with a nonprofit organization to coach teachers in three elementary schools on avoiding racism in their teaching, thanks to an $84,000 initiative. more
PA rent/property tax rebate will be higher for seniors, disabled
Older Pennsylvanians and Pennsylvanians with disabilities who qualify for a rebate on rent or property taxes paid in 2021 will receive more money than usual this year. more
Bipartisan homeless youth bill introduced in Congress
The Housing for Homeless Students Act was introduced by both parties in both the House and Senate. more
Murphy backpedals on changes in school MH efforts
A popular, decades-old mental health counseling program will continue operating in 90 New Jersey school districts, at least temporarily, under a compromise. more
'Live the Legacy' podcast uplifts voices of young people
The Andrew Goodman Foundation has been hard at work getting another exciting season of the Live The Legacy Podcast together! more
Lenfest Institute launches 'Every Voice, Every Vote' project
More than 50 media and community organizations have formed the citywide Every Voice, Every Vote coalition to put Philadelphia voters and key issues at the center of the 2023 Philadelphia elections. more
City establishes Youth Ombudsperson office
The OYO will provide oversight over the Philadelphia’s child welfare, juvenile justice, and behavioral health systems with respect to youth who are residing in Residential Treatment facilities. more
SW Phila. 'Africatown' project gets $9 million cash infusion
The African Cultural Alliance of North America has received a $9 million state grant, adding to funds that will support the development of Africatown in Southwest Philadelphia. more
Report highlights 'damage' of US child welfare approaches
Child welfare systems in the United States too often treat poverty as the basis for charges of neglect and decisions to remove children from their parents, Human Rights Watch and the ACLU report. more
Pennsylvania CHIP celebrates 30 years of covering kids
On December 2nd, the Pennsylvania Children's Health Insurance Program marked its 30th anniversary. more
Murphy announces $16m in MH grants for college students
The Murphy Administration has announced the availability of $16 million in grants to address the mental health needs of New Jersey students in higher education settings. more
Cosmopolitan Club supports prevention of gun violence
The Cosmopolitan Club of Philadelphia Giving Circle 2023 Grant Cycle has begun. more
City LGBT Affairs Office issues 2022 Year in Review report
As 2022 comes to a close, the Mayor's Office of LGBT Affairs is looking back at all the moments this past year has had to offer us. more
JFCS Camp Mariposa addiction prevention program opens
Camp Mariposa is a national addiction prevention and mentoring program that primarily serves youth ages 9-13. more
Caring People Alliance opens W. Phila. Boys & Girls Club
Pennsylvania State Rep. Joanna E. McClinton joined Caring People Alliance to cut the ribbon at the doors of the new facility last week. more
OCDEL announces 2023 Equity in ECE award process
Applications are now open for the Office of Child Development and Early Learning's 2023 Pennsylvania Equity in Early Childhood Education Champion Awards. 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
City offers locator app for finding free food programs
All Philadelphians can find free food and meals using the City’s locator. 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
Upcoming Events
Black Generational Wealth Series focuses on Black men, boys
The Black Generational Wealth Series aims to close the opportunity divide for Black men and boys in Philadelphia. more
Webinar: Preparing Your Community for Housing First (CE Credit)
Join Housing First University (a part of Pathways to Housing PA) for a webinar on Preparing Your Community for Housing First. LSW/LCSW credit is available for those in participating states. more
First Up plans 2023 annual child care conference
The 2023 First Up Annual Conference, “The Joy of Teaching: Creating Meaningful Play Experiences,” will be an in-person event on April 29, 2023. more
Volunteer Requests
Business on Board links board aspirants to arts groups
Business on Board trains professionals in nonprofit board service and matches them with arts and culture nonprofits seeking board candidates. more
University offers survey on recruiting, retaining volunteers
The survey's title is, How to Recruit and Retain Volunteers: The Reasons or Motivations Why People Volunteer. 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
PILC seeks an Environmental Justice Staff Attorney
The Public Interest Law Center is seeking applications for a Staff Attorney to work in the Law Center’s environmental justice practice.more
Defenders Association offers Grant Specialist Opportunity
The Defender Association of Philadelphia is looking for an experience Grant Specialist. more
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