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May 15, 2024 Issue 537
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
News
Crisis continues in child care employment and retention: report
After the coronavirus pandemic upended the child care industry over four years ago, finding and keeping workers became even harder. more
Parker tours city to promote 'One Philly Budget Town Halls'
Join Mayor Cherelle L. Parker at an upcoming One Philly Budget Town Hall and be part of the budget process! more
Police Commissioner Bethel releases 100-Day Public Safety report
The report provides a strategic blueprint to deliver on the mayor’s promise of a safer city. more
ACANA announces plan to develop 'African Center' in SW Philly
After several years in development, the first phase of a mixed-use project known as the African Center is expected to begin construction in the coming weeks. more
Children First advocates for child needs in City budget talks
Children First is reaching out with an opportunity to advocate for kids in the Philadelphia city budget. more
City launches summer job program for youth ages 12-24
The City of Philadelphia and its partners have launched Career Connected Learning PHL (C2L-PHL), a new citywide workforce initiative with paid work experiences on a learning continuum. more
OIC Philadelphia announces new Same Day Work & Pay project
The Mayor's Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity has announced that OIC Philadelphia is launching a Same Day Work and Pay program. more
PA Homeowners Assistance Fund can help pay household bills
Individuals can apply for a lump-sum payment of up to $10,000 to erase their utility debts, up to $50,000 toward their mortgage, and up to $14,000 for property tax debts. more
Mental Health Partnerships offers training for bilingual peer specialists
Mental Health Partnerships in Philadelphia began offering peer specialist certification courses entirely in Spanish this spring. more
'Beefed up' programs foretell longer school year in Philadelphia
A plan to put in place Mayor Cherelle Parker’s promise to lengthen the school day and year — her signature education proposal — is taking shape. more
PHLHousing+ guaranteed income pilot having early success
The City of Philadelphia, PHDC, Penn and the Philadelphia Housing Authority have announced initial successes of the PHLHousing+ guaranteed income pilot program. more
Applying for free pre-school options expected to get easier
Applying to Philadelphia’s free preschool options may soon be much easier. more
'Stop the Bleed' training aims to address traumatic injuries
In the face of Philadelphia's persistent gun violence, the importance of immediate care for traumatic injuries cannot be overstated. more
Cigna Group Foundation issues RFP to improve youth mental health
The Cigna Group Foundation has issued a request for proposals to improve youth mental health.more
Blackbaud Institute issues report on how Gen Z does charity
One-third of Gen Z supporters say they plan to increase their giving this year. Are you ready to welcome them to the table? 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
Boy Scouts of America to become Scouting America
It’s a significant shift as the organization emerges from bankruptcy following a flood of sexual abuse claims and seeks to focus on inclusion. more
Survey: 1 in 10 LGBTQ+ youth attempted suicide in 2023
New data from The Trevor Project reveals that more than one in 10 young people who identify as LGBTQ+ attempted suicide in 2023. more
Sanctuary Village aims to bring 'tiny houses' to city's suburbs
Sanctuary Village, a nonprofit organization, is exploring options to build tiny homes for the unhoused in the suburban counties around Philadelphia. more
Time to sign up for summer programs for young people in city
Summertime is approaching. That means it’s time to secure summer programming for your young person! more
Chalkbeat highlights new members of Philadelphia School Board
The Board may hold “office hours” and “reimagine” meetings in the future, as well as focusing on its "facilitation of tough and public conversations that we must have." more
Upcoming Events
Combatting White Saviorism in Mentoring Training tomorrow
Free virtual training for mentoring programs on combatting the harmful impacts of white saviorism on youth and their families on May 16.more
UAC, PANO join to present workshop on nonprofit advocacy
Urban Affairs Coalition, Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations, and Villanova University will present "Progress through Advocacy: From Issues to Action" on June 3rd. more
HFU hosts webinar on Crisis Intervention & De-escalation (CE Credits)
Join Housing First University (a program of Pathways to Housing PA) for a webinar on Crisis Intervention & De-escalation. Licensed social worker credit is available for those in participating states.more
HFU hosts webinar on Suicide Prevention (CE Credits)
Join Housing First University (a program of Pathways to Housing PA) for a webinar on Fundamentals of Suicide Prevention. Licensed social worker credit is available for those in participating states. more
NCN offers workshop on improvements to federal grantmaking
Learn how to take advantage of newly announced improvements to federal grantmaking processes. more
Child Trends to showcase young Black leaders in child well-being
Please join Child Trends on Thursday, June 13 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. ET as we showcase the newest generation of leaders advocating for Black child and family well-being. more
Career Development and Conflict Resolution Workshop
Effective ways to resolve conflict in the workplace. more
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month
May is National Mental Health Month, which serves as a crucial reminder of the significance of mental well-being in our lives. more
ECS St. Barnabas Resource Center holds 3d Annual Block Party
Join us for the ECS St. Barnabas Community Resource Center's 3rd annual block party on June 1st from 10am-2pm! more
Event concludes 2024 'One Book, One Philadelphia' series
Join on May 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Parkway Central Library for a celebration to conclude the One Book 2024 season. more
Join Women In Transition at Empower Hour
On May 14th, join Women In Transition at The Ethical Society Auditorium for a panel discussion about the history, evolution, strides and continued challenges of domestic and intimate partner violence.more
Volunteer Requests
City Community Schools seek volunteers for food programs
Philadelphia Community Schools is seeking volunteers to support free grocery giveaways and in-school pantries! more
Employment Opportunities
Philly VIP seeks pro bono Legal Case Manager
Philadelphia VIP, a nonprofit that recruits and supports volunteer attorneys to represent low-income Philadelphians who face critical legal issues, seeks to hire a Pro Bono Case Manager. more
PHDC is hiring for seven positions in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation, Philadelphia’s full-service community development organization, is seeking motivated individuals for seven positions. more
PHENND seeks 18 AmeriCorps VISTAs for nonprofit agencies
Join a cohort that works to strengthen communities and alleviate poverty by building capacity at local Philadelphia nonprofits. more
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