Inside
December 15, 2021 Issue 509
Spotlight
JPMorgan Chase awards $750k to 'Built By Philly' effort
To mark National Entrepreneurs’ Day, United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ) kicked off the next phase of its work to amplify the voices of BIPOC entrepreneurs. more
UWP grants available to reach underserved groups with vaccine
The United Way of Pennsylvania is administering a grant program to help nonprofit and faith-based organizations connect hard-to reach populations statewide with COVID-19 vaccinations. more
News
Frequent lockdowns in city schools take toll on students
In Philadelphia, school lockdowns due to neighborhood shootings are unfortunately unremarkable. more
GAO report notes lack of coordination on youth homelessness
The report from the General Accounting Office includes a series of recommendations on how to better address the crisis of homeless youth in the US. more
Federal Reserve report shows nonprofit financial struggles
New data from the Federal Reserve provide further evidence that the public served by nonprofits continues to be at risk. more
Nonprofit council calls for action on retention tax credit
The Build Back Better bill currently does not include extension and expansion of the Employee Retention Tax Credit, a high priority of the charitable nonprofit community. more
PCCYFS report highlights workforce crisis in children's services
The Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth, and Family Services has released a report on The Workforce Crisis Affecting Behavioral Health & Child Welfare Services: Analysis & Recommendations. more
School Board selects search committee for new superintendent
Philadelphia’s Board of Education has released the names of 13 members who will sit on the superintendent search advisory committee. more
Project HOME's 'Where To Turn' Guide updated
Project HOME's Where to Turn Guide is a regularly updated list of resources for people experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia. more
Black parents concerned about attacks on US racial history
Calls for inclusion are being drowned out by a strong force of conservatives who have made national headlines for their efforts to ban critical race theory from schools, families say. more
City's homeless office offers incentives to landlords
The Landlord Engagement Program (LEP) of the Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services provides incentives for property owners to rent to families and individuals experiencing homelessness. more
Congressional Black Caucus issues report on black youth suicide
Over the last several years, data has emerged indicating an alarming increase in the suicide rates for Black children and teenagers over the past generation. more
Women's Way offers 'immediate action' on emergency funds
The Immediate Response Action Fund (IRAF) was created by Women’s Way, a non-profit organization that advocates for the advancement of rights and opportunities for women and girls. more
US report shows alarming increase in MH issues among youth
High school students are reporting persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness at a rate that's up 40% from 2009. more
New resource supports anti-racist policies to protect families
Policymakers can use a new resource to advance equity in policy and programs for Black families and babies. more
Open enrollment starts on Pennsylvania insurance exchange
Pennie.com connects you with financial aid and helps you shop for, compare, and buy health insurance. more
PA Partnerships releases annual 'State of Child Welfare' report
Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children has released its 12th annual State of Child Welfare report, which raises concerns about the need to strengthen the child welfare system. more
Cosmopolitan Giving Circle announces 2022 grant process
The Giving Circle of the Cosmopolitan Club of Philadelphia is pleased to announce that our 2022 grant proposal and application are now available on our website. more
Pennsylvania LIHEAP program open for business
The 2021-2022 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is now open. more
City receives 75 new housing vouchers for aging-out youth
Young people aging out of foster care are among the most vulnerable to becoming homeless. more
Tax-based stimulus checks missed many low-income families
A new Child Trends brief on the reach of the 2020 and 2021 COVID-19 stimulus checks found that tax-based income supports can miss populations that are most impacted by economic recessions. more
After school programs urged to update data on city locator
The New Year is right around the corner which means families will be scrambling to find after school and weekend programs to keep their kids healthy and active in the winter and spring months. more
PANO offers seven webinars from state conference online
PANO’s 2021 Collaborative Conference, Rising with Resilience, may be over, but the learning lives on! more
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
US approves PA expansion of programs for seniors and disabled
Federal officials have approved a spending plan from the Wolf administration to distribute approximately $1.2 billion to home and community-based services for seniors and people with disabilities. more
Chesco OIC offers Microsoft Office certification program
The Chester County OIC, in partnership with Full Circle Computing, is offering a free Digital Literacy program for individuals to earn a Microsoft Office Certification. more
PA announces next round of Children's Trust Fund grants
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services has posted the Solicitation RFA 17-21 for the Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) grants. more
Bread & Roses seeks nominees for Tribute to Change award
The Fund is asking for help in identifying the organizers and grassroots groups who should be honored at the event. more
Wolf announces $11.4m investment in food bank infrastructure
With an $11.4 million allocation from federal relief funds, Pennsylvania food banks can expand their infrastructure to address food insecurity and waste across the state. more
Website features messages from those grieving loved ones
Journalists have written a lot about the alarming homicide numbers in 2020-2021. Our city is enduring killings in numbers we haven’t seen since 1990. But the numbers can only tell so much. more
Group seeks to increase investment in 'under-capitlized' areas
A new group is spearheading investment in Philadelphia’s under-capitalized neighborhoods. more
Deadline is Friday for statewide OST staff survey
2021 Survey of Out of School Staff targets Teachers, Administrators & Direct Service Staff in Pennsylvania. more
Upcoming Events
Chesco CareerLink to hold recruitment event tomorrow
The PA CareerLink® Chester County is hosting a free multi-employer recruitment event with Chester County area employers that are actively hiring new staff across a variety of industries. more
Raise Roundup helps black, brown entrepreneurs make pitch
Women's Way proud to partner with Zenith Wealth Partners and Mom Your Business for the Raise Roundup, a pop-up pitch competition! more
Volunteer Requests
Chester County VITA program seeks tax volunteers
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is an initiative of the Internal Revenue Service that provides free tax preparation and filing for low and moderate income households. more
King Day theme: "Combating Racism and Building Community."
Join Global Citizen for their 27th annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service. more
Literacy center seeks volunteer tutors and teachers
The IHM Center for Literacy is in need of tutors and substitute teachers at both of its locations (Northeast and Southwest Philadelphia) with needs in its morning and evening classes. more
Employment Opportunities
UAC seeks director for community development program
The CED program helps low to moderate income individuals in the Philadelphia region move from the margins to the economic mainstream by bringing capital to communities. more
Variety is looking for a Director of Advancement
Variety, a resource for families with special needs, is seeking an innovative and experienced Director of Advancement. more
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