Advocacy

Congress considers bill to limit termination of parental rights

A bill introduced before Congress would remove virtually all federal requirements that states seek to terminate the rights of parents within a specific timeline in child welfare cases. more

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Basic Needs

Wolf order seeks greater environmental justice in state

Governor Tom Wolf has issued an executive order calling for environmental justice in communities of color. more

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Resist invites applications for social change, justice grants

Boston-based Resist works to redistribute resources back to frontline communities at the forefront of social change while amplifying their efforts to build a better world. more

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Requests for Proposals

Congress to take up proposal to renew federal eviction ban

Lawmakers in Washington have introduced legislation that would give the Department of Health and Human Services the authority to create federal eviction moratoriums. more

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Basic Needs

Report urges Congress to act on older youth foster care crisis

Tomorrow, thousands of young people across the nation are at risk of aging out of foster care and being cut off from supports and services. more

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Basic Needs

Re-opening Philly public schools coming with many challenges

It’s been exciting to see students back in school, but the district is facing serious challenges. more

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Education

ManUpPHL issues an immediate 'call to action' on violence

In response to the rampant gun violence in Philadelphia, ManUpPHL hosted an urgent anti-violence call to action and rally to recruit volunteers in the City Hall Courtyard. more

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Basic Needs

Health

Homeless youth coalition starts recruitment drive

The Philly Homes 4 Youth Coalition is conducting a recruitment drive among currently and formerly homeless youth to join its advocacy campaign for homes. more

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Basic Needs

Fed Reserve, NCN conducting national nonprofit COVID survey

To paint more comprehensive pictures for policymakers of what has been happening, both in your state and nationwide, NCN is partnering with the Federal Reserve on a special survey. more

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