Inside
December, 2024 Issue 543
Spotlight
Funders urged to strategically invest in BIPOC nonprofits
Community-based organizations are one of the greatest levers for change. more
UW's Center for Leadership Equity supports Black nonprofit leaders
The Center for Leadership Equity in Philadelphia is a new organization informed by a local affinity group, Black Nonprofit Chief Executives of Philadelphia with 300 members. more
Chronicle on Philanthropy assesses Trump impact on nonprofits
President-elect Donald J. Trump and Congress could change the calculus on a host of issues of critical importance to the nonprofit worldmore
'Civil society is being tested like never before'
So begins the 2024 State of Civil Society Report by Civicus, a global alliance of organizations dedicated to preserving and strengthening civil society. more
News
Mayor Parker orders dramatic improvement in city contracts, payments
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker announced her plan to tackle a long-standing problem decades in the making — streamlining the City’s contracting process with non-profit and for-profit organizations. more
Burnout, staffing, low wages: Report highlights major nonprofit challenges
"Nonprofit wages remain too low, and workers across America continue to struggle to make ends meet, build assets and secure better futures."more
City school district extends funds for homeless students for one year
The Philadelphia School District has pledged $2.3 million to continue services for homeless students for this year. more
Child Trends cites efforts that work in preventing child maltreatment
Research finds that child tax credits, higher minimum wage, contraceptive access policies, and broader SNAP eligibility requirements can reduce maltreatment and neglect of children. more
Burlington County breaks ground on first emergency shelter
Burlington County officials said the county has needed an emergency shelter for decades. more
Some US firearms death rates parallel those in conflict zones
The rate of firearms deaths in several U.S. states is similar to their frequency in places around the world that are battling civil unrest or bloody gang wars, a new report shows. more
Report: Family homelessness is a public health crisis
Families comprise roughly 30% of the U.S. homeless population with about half having children under age five. more
Phila. Citizen assesses loss of Hunger Coalition and BDT
The closures came at a particularly bad time: No state in the country saw food prices soar as much as Pennsylvania, and no city more than Philadelphia, in 2023. more
City to address growing number of child victims of gun violence
This year in Philadelphia, 16 children under the age of 18 have been killed in shootings, according to the City Controller’s gun violence dashboard. more
Urban Institute asks: What does it take to thrive in the US?
Join the Urban Institute for a discussion on how policymakers and researchers can leverage insights from this research to improve American families’ well-being. more
Study reviews impact of Philadelphia soda tax on health
The tax had some impact in slowing down weight gain, and it also produced “small but potentially meaningful declines in the actual prevalence of obesity.” more
PA environmental protection office offers grants to combat hunger
Grants up to $50,000 are available to non-profit organizations who partner with food retailers/wholesalers to recover safe and wholesome foods and then make that food available to the public. more
Penn's Field Center publishes college info for foster youth
For youth who have experienced foster care, the process of pursuing a post-secondary degree may pose particular challenges. more
Academics create learning community on affordable housing
Access the Affordable Housing & Anchor Institutions resource collection to find recordings from the affordable housing learning community and lots of tools that can help you in this work. more
Impact of Donald Trump's election on US education systems
Donald Trump’s return to the presidency could set the stage for sweeping changes in U.S. education policy. more
New PA Policy Center creates tools for economic justice advocates
Through its research, policy development, and educational work, the Pennsylvania Policy Center creates the tools organizations need to seek economic justice. more
Food crisis in New Jersey worsens as donations don't meet demand
Food banks across the Garden State are struggling to keep up with rising demand that may soon outpace donations.
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City seeks developers for rental and special needs housing
The Philadelphia Division of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is soliciting proposals to finance the development of rental and special needs units. more
PA Lt. Gov. Davis announces new gun violence prevention funds
This project will build on the significant investments Pennsylvania has made in the development and expansion of community-based violence intervention strategies, including HVIPs, in recent years. more
U.S. Senate to consider bill to eliminate U.S. Dept. of Education
U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) recently introduced legislation to abolish the U.S. Department of Education in a not-surprising move since it was part of Project 2025. more
NJ Gov. Murphy signs controverial school book ban legislation
NJ Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a law that will dictate how school boards in New Jersey will evaluate sensitive and controversial materials and protect librarians from legal challenges.more
Emergency Funds For Dental Care available from ECS
Emergency Funds for lingering dental care costs are now available at St. Barnabas Community Resource Center!more
Data shows 1.37 million students were homeless in 2023
The National Center for Homeless Education has released its latest report on students experiencing homelessness. more
Phila. City Council strengthens guardrails on housing vouchers
Philadelphia is beginning to enforce new protections for people who use rental vouchers or plan to use them and are looking for a place to live.
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PA Dept. of Ed. changes 'culturally-responsive' teaching practices
The Pennsylvania Department of Education’s recent decision to rescind guidelines about culturally relevant teaching practices has some Black educators in Philadelphia worried. more
First-aid guidelines updated to include opioid overdoses, chest wounds
First-aid guidelines have been updated and expanded to include recommendations for managing opioid overdoses, open chest wounds and other emergencies. more
Civic Coalition to Save Lives issues positive impact report
The intervention work championed by the Civic Coalition to Save Lives has played a pivotal role in Philadelphia’s gun violence reduction. more
RWJ seeks proposals for 'Innovative Research to Advance Racial Equity'
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has issued a call for proposals for Evidence for Action: Innovative Research to Advance Racial Equity. more
City schools spending $100 million on major curriculum overhaul
Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington’s ambitious new curriculum overhaul could turn out to be one of his most lasting impacts on the district. more
Upcoming Events
Project H.O.M.E. to offer free 'computer basics' classes
This class is 100% free. Adults of all ages are welcome. more
City, National Homeless Persons Memorial Day events set
On National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, Philadelphians will gather in-person to honor those who died in Philadelphia while they were without a place to call home. more
Workshop helps with identifying housing opportunities
Navigate the path to your dream home with expert insight!more
Volunteer Requests
City seeks volunteers for January street homeless count
The Philadelphia Point-in-Time (PIT) Count is an annual event where volunteers survey or count people experiencing homelessness on a single night in January. more
Volunteer opportunities available through AmeriCorps program
Volunteering is good for you in a variety of ways. more
Employment Opportunities
Vetri Partnership seeks Director of Finance and Operations
Vetri Community Partnership (VCP) partners with schools and community sites in Philadelphia and Camden that share our passion for nutrition and education. more
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