Inside
September 11, 2024 Issue 541
Spotlight
Deadlines approach to obtain American Rescue Plan funds
By December 31, 2024, every state, local government, territory, and tribal government must commit to spending all their American Rescue Plan funds. more
211 Helpline offers resources to combat violence prevention
A newly launched campaign is making a strong push to raise awareness over the summer months, a time of year when violence has historically risen. more
News
City to implement significant changes to nonprofit contracting process
Philadelphia City Council has approved a bill removing the nonprofit contract exemption available to certain municipal departments. more
Hunger rate reaches highest point in US in nearly a decade
Hunger reached its highest point in the United States in nearly a decade last year, with 18 million households, or 13.5%, struggling at some point to secure enough food. more
Horizons Youth Award recognizes youth leader in homeless issues
SELF Inc. is accepting nominations for the inaugural Horizons Youth Award, which honors a remarkable youth who has demonstrated outstanding commitment and service to addressing homelessness. more
Civic leaders initiate campaign to encourage youth voter registration
Elected officials and civic leaders visited the Dobbins Career and Technical Education High School to encourage students who are eligible to register to vote and participate in the Nov. 5 election. more
Is your voter registration up to date?
A reminder from the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Departments of State. more
Some school districts avoid lead testing in water: report
Loopholes in PA state law allow some school districts in the state to avoid testing their drinking water for lead, and to abstain from informing parents and teachers about lead contamination. more
Post-COVID, budget cuts and layoffs take hold in public health
After a burst of investment because of COVID, public health leaders warned of a boom-and-bust funding cycle on the horizon as the emergency ended and federal grants sunsetted. more
IBX sponsors Independence Health Equity Summit October 7
At Independence Blue Cross (IBX), we believe everyone should have the same chance to live a longer, healthier life. We are inviting you, our members, to help us make this vision a reality. more
Lt. Gov. Davis discusses expanding access to childcare in PA
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joined business leaders, parents, and providers for a roundtable conversation in Philadelphia to discuss how to expand access to childcare statewide. more
Compass offers "on-demand" free consulting services
Does your organization need advice or real-time support on a strategic challenge? more
'Veterans Village' in Frankford offers affordable housing for vets
The Veterans Village Bernard Spain Campus contains 47 units – from studios to three-bedrooms – reserved for those who served in the military. more
Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood invites Letters of Intent
The Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood supports development projects and promising research that appear likely to improve the welfare of young children in the United States. more
Nominees sought for national Caplan Prize for health, wellness
The award is focused on a different theme each year, and the theme in 2024 is health and wellness. more
Start Your Recovery website helps with substance use issues
StartYourRecovery.org provides helpful information for people who are dealing with substance use issues. more
'Bridge Project' offers mental health services to homeless students
Research says that focused intervention by a team of people at schools and health and community organizations is important to help children and youth overcome the detrimental effects of homelessness. more
BenePhilly sites remain open despite BDT closure
Even though Benefits Data Trust has closed, BenePhilly sites remain open throughout Philadelphia. more
Field Teen Center at Free Library supports youth 12-18
Did you know there is an entire department dedicated to teens at Parkway Central Library? more
'Calling All Girl Bosses' empowers girls in Philadelphia
Calling All Girl Bosses is a year-long program empowering girls in Philadelphia to lead the change they want to see in their neighborhoods. more
Andrew Goodman Foundation launches scholarship program
The Andrew Goodman Foundation launches the Living The Legacy Scholarship. more
Philadelphia Foundation announces fall grants cycle
The Philadelphia Foundation Fall 2024 Grant Cycle is now open. more
Upcoming Events
RSVP Volunteer Fall VEC Workshops Open
RSVP's Volunteer Executive Consultants (VEC) program provides free managerial consulting and educational services to existing and potential nonprofits in Greater Philadelphia. more
Mothers In Charge hosts video presentation on gun violence
Mothers In Charge Inc and our Partner in Peace, "Shoot Basketballs Not People," would like to invite you to a free movie screening of "Bad Things Happen In Philadelphia" on Thursday. more
Turning Points event supports young people in foster care
What do we mean when we say 'Denim & Diamonds' is “a party with a purpose”? more
Free Virtual Social Identity, Power, and Empowerment Training for Mentors
Free virtual training for mentors to explore social identities, examine power dynamics with protégés, and learn empowerment strategies!more
Spring Point Partners sets forum on nonprofit leadership transitions
Spring Point Partners is excited to share our slate of Fall Learning Series sessions where we will explore, among other topics, leadership transitions and governance. more
Presentation discusses how pollution impacts cognitive health
In this talk Dr. Ingrid Olson will describe newer findings showing that particulate matter in air pollution is linked to poorer cognitive health and dementia. more
Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable offers fall symposium
The purpose of the event is to inform the college access community of issues impacting college campuses so they can better prepare their students for success. more
From Bryn Mawr College: Set Your Sights on Organizational Leadership
Develop the leadership skills that will make you stand out in the crowd!more
Community College will host 2024 Men of Color Conference
Community College of Philadelphia will host this year's Men of Color Conference on October 12th. more
Volunteer Requests
Volunteer opportunities available through AmeriCorps program
Volunteering is good for you in a variety of ways. more
Employment Opportunities
Job opportunity: Supervising Attorney position with Philadelphia VIP
VIP's Supervising Attorney supervises team members and supports volunteer attorneys and low-income clients facing critical legal problems in a range of areas of civil law and procedure. more
William Way LGBT Center seeks Finance Director
Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Finance provides strategic forward-thinking insight and leadership in the area of finance. more
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