Inside
May 10, 2023 Issue 526
Spotlight
Candidates for mayor go on the record on kids issues
The Kids Campaign, a coalition of over 70 Philadelphia organizations, submitted a questionnaire to the 2023 mayoral candidates in Philadelphia. more
City opens 'one-stop-hub' for summer youth programs
Your one-stop-hub of information for a Philadelphia summer jam-packed with exciting activities and cool opportunities! more
News
Millions set to lose Medicaid coverage in 2023
Though millions of Americans are expected to be kicked off of Medicaid in coming months, they don't all have to be left uninsured. more
Economy League report highlights region's income inequality
The Economy League of Philadelphia has updated its previous analyses of income inequality in Philadelphia using the most recent estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. more
Biden issues executive order supporting family caregivers
Access to high-quality care for older Americans and support for family caregivers, long-term care workers, early educators and veterans will be improved under the executive order. more
City schools are failing black girls: report
Black girls in Philadelphia public schools say they’re routinely subjected to racism from fellow students, teachers, and school administrators, and it colors every aspect of their school experience. more
20% of Americans have personal experience with gun violence
A majority of Americans have felt the long reach of the nation's gun violence epidemic in one way or another. more
City housing market: "About as weak as it gets"
Spring is typically a hot time for the residential housing market in Philadelphia and around the country. But this year is far from typical. more
New Casey Foundation report highlights youth homelessness
In March, Annie E. Casey Foundation released a report highlighting housing inequality, a disturbing yet pervasive issue impacting young people across America. more
Summer job program free for nonprofits and small companies
The Urban Affairs Coalition offers paid summer job opportunities and support to youth ages 14-18 through the WorkReady program. more
Shapiro proposes increase to seniors' tax, rent rebate program
The number of people getting help from a state program that offsets some housing costs for older and disabled Pennsylvanians will drop again this year, continuing more than a decade of decline. more
Stoneleigh now accepting applications for Emerging Leaders
The Stoneleigh Foundation is now accepting applications for 2023 Emerging Leader Fellowships. more
Merger seeks to improve lives of homeless young people
Close to 4,700 Philadelphia students identified as homeless during the 2021-22 school year, according to the School District of Philadelphia. more
NJ school districts to get more mental health funding
School districts with high levels of poverty that lack counselors, social workers, and psychologists will now be able to recruit and hire more mental health professionals under a grant program. more
PA House committee passes gun violence prevention bills
The Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee passed a package of four life-saving gun violence prevention bills known as the Common Agenda to End Gun Violence on April 26th. more
City website now available in Spanish and Chinese
The City of Philadelphia is excited to announce Phila.Gov is now available in Spanish and Chinese. more
PA regulation requires coverage of women's cancer screenings
The bill will save lives by requiring insurance companies to cover preventive breast and ovarian cancer screenings for high-risk women at no cost. more
Microsoft offers tech benefits for Black nonprofits
Nonprofits can obtain products such as Microsoft 365, Azure, Power Apps, and many others, plus personalized technical consulting and ongoing learning opportunities. more
White students need more info on race and racism: commentary
“Anti-CRT" and “divisive concept” laws make teachers afraid to talk openly about the history of race and racism in this country, which will leave gaps to fill in years to come." more
Urban League releases annual 'State of Black America' report
The State of Black America Democracy In Peril: Confronting the Threat Within raises the alarm around the explosive growth of far-right and domestic extremism and the threat it poses. more
Advocates complain about overcrowding in youth facilities
Youth advocates and a juvenile justice official have called on Pennsylvania lawmakers to address a shortage of space and staff that has created a crisis affecting children in the justice system. more
Fund provides burials for whose remains are unclaimed
The Lester Ross Memorial Fund was created to honor a man well-known among the homeless services community, who passed away from COVID-19 in 2020 and whose remains were left unclaimed. more
ADHD medication abuse called 'widespread' in schools
At some middle and high schools in the United States, 1 in 4 teens report they've abused prescription stimulants for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder during the year prior, a new study found. more
Livengrin targets LGBTQ+ community with addiction services
Livengrin operates with the belief that drug abuse and addiction is different among the LGBTQ+ community. more
Caps4Kids is an online one-stop-shop for family resources
Are you looking for reliable, up-to-date information about resources in the Philadelphia area for children and families? more
Area unemployment rate dropped to 3.8% in February
The unemployment rate for Philly's metro area dropped to 3.8% in February, marking a significant fall over the past year. more
New rental housing coalition forms in Delaware County
A new rental housing coalition in Delaware County wants to break down the barriers of access for low- and moderate-income households. more
Urban League & ECS offer housing counseling in West Philadelphia
Urban League of Philadelphia has partnered with Episcopal Community Services to provide housing counseling once a week beginning every Wednesday from 10 am to 2pm. more
Calling all Philly Summer Camps and OST Providers!!
Families are beginning to make their plans for when school lets out and ASAP wants to help you highlight your summer camps and programs in the City's After School and Summer Program Locator. more
Pew survey analysis: Safety is top of mind for Philadelphia voters
Philadelphians are anxious about their safety and quality of life in their neighborhoods and want elected officials to prioritize reducing the city’s crime rate in the coming years. more
National survey seeks to tell the tale of workforce shortages
Are nonprofit workforce shortages still a problem? more
Explore the City's Interactive Campaign Finance Dashboard
Explore who funds local candidates and other campaign finance activity with the City of Philadelphia's Campaign Finance dashboard. more
'Interior Chinatown' is 2023 One Book, One Philadelphia selection
The Free Library of Philadelphia is honored to announce that the 2023 One Book, One Philadelphia featured selection is Charles Yu’s Interior Chinatown! more
OHS publishes two new guides on accessing services
The Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services recently published new resources that we hope will support the homeless services community specifically, but that are helpful to all Philadelphians. more
Upcoming Events
Free Virtual Trauma-Informed Mentoring Training
Join MENTOR Independence Region for a free virtual Trauma-Informed Mentoring on Wednesday, May 17 at 12pm EST. more
Grant Writing Series at the Regional Foundation Center
Our three-part Grant Writing Series is back! This series is a great opportunity for those new to grant seeking or anyone who wants to brush up on their skills. more
HFU hosts webinar on Crisis Intervention & De-escalation (CE Credits)
Join Housing First University (a part of Pathways to Housing PA) for a webinar on Crisis Intervention & De-escalation. Licensed social worker credit is available for those in participating states.
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Volunteer Requests
New data and resources on volunteers from Nonprofit Council
Nonprofits that rely on volunteers (which means almost all nonprofits, considering that board members are volunteers) may find new reports on volunteering to be of interest. more
Employment Opportunities
PILC is hiring an Executive Administrative Assistant
The Public Interest Law Center is hiring an Executive Administrative Assistant! more
Delco's CAADC has Case Manager position available
CAADC is a Social Service Agency that provides services to residents of Delaware County. We have a multitude of open positions that can be accessed by clicking the link below. more
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