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April 10, 2024 Issue 536
Spotlight
City revamps summer youth employment, training programs
The city’s summer jobs program for young people aged 12-24 is getting a makeover. more
Report highlights how 211 Helpline supports Philadelphia region
From housing, utility support, and job-readiness programs to senior care options, violence prevention, and internet connectivity, 211 helps people navigate over 10,000 services in the region. more
News
PA Medicaid roles drop dramatically during re-enrollment effort
One year after the enrollment requirements were reinstated, PA’s Medicaid program has dropped about half a million people, going from a record high of 3.7 million participants to 3.2 million. more
Feds announce new initiatives to assist child care agencies
The White House and the Small Business Administration have announced new initiatives to assist small businesses in the child care sector. more
Free Library makes Foundation Directory available at all locations
The Free Library’s most powerful grant-finding tool just got a lot easier to use. more
Anti-DEI lawsuits threaten nonprofit and philanthropic sectors
The nonprofit and philanthropic sectors are at risk for lawsuits challenging DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) measures, fellowship and intern practices, giving and grantmaking procedures. more
Advocates seek to increase City tax support for public schools
One of Philadelphia’s leading education advocacy groups wants the City Council to allocate more money to city public schools than the mayor has recommended in her proposed budget. more
PHENND seeks agencies to provide summer internships
PHENND seeks organizations and individuals who can provide a high-quality summer internship program to 15-20 high school students in 2024. more
Organization sues to prevent internships targeting Latinx people
The American Alliance for Equal Rights has sued to block internships targeted to Latinx individuals. more
US Supreme Court to consider major homelessness case
This month, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a major case that could reshape how cities manage homelessness. more
PHA to target 100 housing vouchers to homeless vets in city
Around 100 unhoused veterans in Philadelphia will soon get the help they need. more
Report highlights difficulty in finding placements for foster youth
A County Commissioners work group found that across 45 Pennsylvania counties, 225 children slept in county children and youth offices, hotels, or hospitals during six-month span last year. more
Bipartisan bill in Harrisburg advances paid family leave
A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the House are promoting The Family Care Act (HB 181), which would offer up to 20 weeks of leave to care for a new baby or elderly family member, or medical crisis. more
PA report highlights barriers facing fathers in state services
PA General Assembly calls on state government to “identify strategies to remove obstacles that separate fathers from their children’s lives” in state agency practices. more
Philadelphia legislator gets eviction reform bill through state House
Philadelphia could see an advisory board created to consider new rules and procedures for tenant evictions, if a House bill that passed last month reaches the governor’s desk. more
Parker identifies four agencies to develop workforce solutions
Mayor Cherelle Parker and the Department of Commerce have announced funding for four new organizations to develop innovative workforce solutions for local job seekers. more
Youth being recruited for Global Youth Service Day in April
Global Youth Service Day (April 26-28, 2024) is the longest-running annual youth participation event in the world. more
SDP, city Police Dept. unveil new program to address student trauma
The School District of Philadelphia and the Police Dept. have unveiled a $1 million program to help students deal with serious trauma. more
Children First calls for action on adolescent suicide rates
Suicide rates among U.S. adolescents have doubled in 10 years. Half of kids who take their own lives have never had access to any mental health services before making that terminal decision. more
PA Health Department issues warning on rise in mpox cases
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has issued a health alert regarding a rise in the number of cases of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, in Philadelphia. more
Alzheimer's impacts over a quarter million Pennsylvanians: report
More than 282,000 Pennsylvanians who are 65 or older have Alzheimer's disease, according to a new report compiled by the Alzheimer's Association. more
Local doctors speak out to against Affordable Care Act repeal
Local doctors spoke out in favor of the Affordable Care Act, or ACA for short, and against the threat of former President Donald Trump imposing to repeal the bill. more
NJ legislation seeks to combat exploitation of nursing home residents
A bill that aims to protect residents in long-term care facilities from being financially exploited is making its way through the New Jersey Legislature. more
NJ legislation seeks to combat exploitation of nursing home residents
A bill that aims to protect residents in long-term care facilities from being financially exploited is making its way through the New Jersey Legislature. more
Washington DC GOP effort to eliminate all HIV funding defeated
Congress voted to maintain HIV funding in its fiscal year 2024 spending package rejecting a Republican proposal to cut the entire 'Ending the HIV Epidemic in the US' program. more
Low pay underlies lack of adequate primary care docs in NJ
Low reimbursement rates are a major cause of New Jersey’s continuing primary care shortage, according to a study published by the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute. more
PHDC pilot provides rental support to those on housing waitlist
“When I did my monthly budget, I had to live off $156 a month,” she says. “It’s crazy, and no public assistance or anything.” more
Kenney's 'Police-Assisted Diversion' program offers help instead of jail
Tucked under a faded blue awning on Allegheny Avenue near F Street is an opportunity for people who commit certain nonviolent crimes to receive social services instead of jail time. more
Governor urged to investigate abuse or neglect in deaths of older adults
GOP legislators seek to investigate the deaths of older adults who are the subject of an abuse or neglect complaint after Pennsylvania recorded a steep increase in such deaths since 2019. more
Survey indicates Americans are less divided than they think
There may be a “collective illusion,” a faulty sense that the country is more divided than it is, that everyone on the other side of the political fence holds really extreme views. more
Latino families choose Latino-led charters to address SDP gaps
Latino families in Philadelphia say they’re choosing charter schools operated by Latino-led nonprofit organizations because the schools are able to fill gaps not filled by the school district. more
Report challenges philanthropies on exploitive origins
Barring a few exceptions, philanthropy as a whole hasn’t truly reckoned with the exploitative origins of its own wealth, particularly the role its donors played in the oppression of Black people. more
US legislation seeks to combat growing polarization in US
Two US Representatives have introduced bipartisan legislation designed to “support civic bridge building across the United States.” more
Ipsos poll shows broad support for changes to charity regulations
A new national Ipsos poll illuminates that there is broad and nonpartisan support for changes in laws governing charitable giving, despite misgivings of foundation community. more
Upcoming Events
Conference to share best practices to enhance maternal health
Mothers Alive: Sharing Best Practices in SE Pennsylvania to Reduce Disparities in Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Conference takes place in Blue Bell on April 30th, 8am-3pm. more
HFU hosts webinar on Goal Planning for Community Inclusion
Join Housing First University (a part of Pathways to Housing PA) for a webinar on Goal Planning for Community Inclusion. Licensed social worker credit is available for those in participating states.
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HFU hosts webinar on Harm Reduction (CE Credits)
Join Housing First University for a webinar on Harm Reduction & the Therapeutic Alliance. Licensed social worker credit is available for those in participating states.
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Neighbor to Neighbor sets Community Day 2024
A day of family fun, food, giveaways and resources. more
Constitution Center sponsors discussion on Emmett Till trial
The National Constitution Center sponsors a presentation on the tragedy of Emmett Till's murder and the shocking trial that followed. more
Podcast highlights why women of color have worse health outcomes
Research shows that Black women and other women of color experience the worst health outcomes of any group in the United States — regardless of income level. more
Save the Date: 2024 Mental Health Partnerships conference
Mental Health Partnerships invites you to a transformative conference uniting peers, caregivers, advocates, and mental health professionals for a one-of-a-kind experience. more
April 25 FREE virtual Trauma-Informed Mentoring Training
Join MENTOR Independence Region for a FREE virtual Trauma-Informed Mentoring training for mentors on Thursday, April 25 at 12pm! more
Women's Way announces plans for 46th anniversary celebration
Mark your calendars for a special evening on May 22, 2024, at 5:00 PM EST, as we proudly present the WOMEN'S WAY 46th Annual Celebration: Equity Champions Unite! more
Employment Opportunities
Good Haul (Pathways to Housing PA) seeks office manager
Good Haul, Philly’s only non-profit junk-hauling service, seeks an office manager. A sister service of the Philly Furniture Bank, we provide sustainable & affordable donation pick-ups & junk hauling.more
Phila. Education Fund seeks Development Director
The Philadelphia Education Fund seeks a Development Director to support the President and CEO and Board in the design, development and implementation of resource development and fundraising efforts. more
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