Inside
March 9, 2022 Issue 512
Spotlight
SVP Philadelphia opens 2022 investment cycle for BIPOC-led groups
SVP Philadelphia, along with United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, launches 2022 investment cycle for nonprofit organizations working to reduce intergenerational poverty, more
In partnership with United Way, City offers 65+ free transport to vaccine sites
United Way, City of Philadelphia partner with Lyft and SEPTA CCT to provide FREE rides to COVID-19 vaccination appointments to Philadelphia residents 65 and older as well as those with access needs. more
Join Us: United Way OpportUNITY Summit
Imagine a world where poverty doesn’t exist. What will it take to get us there? more
News
End of federal rule could force thousands off Medicaid in PA
Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians who enrolled in Medicaid during the pandemic could see that health care coverage end later this year due the likely end of a federal emergency declaration. more
Formal opening of new Delco Health Dept. expected soon
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has finally issued the certificate of approval for the long-awaited Delaware County Health Department. more
Child poverty jumps with loss of child tax credit: study
The number of children in America living in poverty jumped dramatically after just one month without the expanded child tax credit payments, according to a new study. more
PHLCares awards $500k to four groups fighting homelessness
Four Philadelphia-based groups who offer help to those experiencing homelessness will share a half-million dollars from the business community. more
Homeless youth coalition presses City on new federal funds
The Philly Homes 4 Youth Coalition is asking that $8.4 million in American Rescue Plan funds be dedicated to addressing the problem of youth and young adult homelessness. more
Register for the GSK IMPACT Awards program by March 18th
Now in its 26th year, the annual GSK IMPACT Awards program honors up to 10 local nonprofits with $50,000 unrestricted grants in recognition of their exceptional achievements. more
IRS encourages non-filers to submit tax returns this year
The IRS strongly encourages individuals who are not required to file a tax return to file one this season to claim potentially thousands of dollars in tax credits. more
UAC announces launch of summer youth employment program
The Urban Affairs Coalition is pleased to announce the launch of our 2022 Summer Youth Employment WorkReady program. more
Comcast NBCUniversal offers 'Project Innovation' grants
The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation is sponsoring a grant program recognizing local non-profit organizations that are tackling everyday problems through innovative solutions. more
Freedom Schools offer summer apprenticeships
The Freedom Schools Literacy Academy is seeking talented Black men and women interested in becoming educators or working with K-12 students. more
Scholarships available from Philadelphia Foundation
The window to apply for more than 200 available post-secondary education scholarships offered through the Philadelphia Foundation is open now through May 9, 2022. more
Biden calls for Americans to become tutors, mentors
President Joe Biden has a message to Americans: Consider becoming a tutor or serving as a mentor at your local school. more
'Thrive at Five' - city schools promote kindergarten registration
Kindergarten is not mandatory in Pennsylvania, so some families think it is not important. Not so, according to Philadelphia school superintendent William Hite. more
PA Dept. of Education to offer $10m towards STEM careers
The Pennsylvania Department of Education will award up to $10 million in PAsmart Advancing grants to prepare students for computer science (CS) and STEM careers. more
New federal funding supports pregnant women with SUD
An influx of federal grant funding is being used to provide and expand support services for pregnant and postpartum Pennsylvanians with Substance Use Disorder. more
PA survey seeks info on LGBTQ+ health concerns
The William Way LGBT Community Center is collecting responses for the 2022 PA LGBTQ Health Needs Assessment. more
City publishes plan to advance 'digital equity', access
Digital equity is a baseline condition where everyone has the capacity and resources to participate in the parts of life that include or require technology.more
City RFP seeks Community Crisis Outreach Workers
The Community Crisis Intervention Program ("CCIP") uses credible messengers to serve as Community Crisis Outreach Workers to prevent and reduce gun violence in Philadelphia. more
Get paid to be a vaccine ambassador to the homeless!
Are you currently experiencing homelessness, vaccinated, and boosted? more
Program helps parenting, homeless youth in shelter find jobs
Help for the Hurdles (H4H) helps Philadelphia parenting youth, who are living in emergency shelter, to achieve financial and housing stability. more
City DHS re-opens foster youth pandemic relief payments
Eligible youth can apply to receive a one-time, direct payment of $800. more
Upcoming Events
Kenney sets neighborhood listening tours on anti-violence strategy
The City of Philadelphia will host a series of listening tours to get feedback and ideas from the community about its latest anti-violence strategy. more
Building organizational resilience during times of change
Creating change takes creativity, courage, and resilience. This has been especially true as we experience the impact of the pandemic and respond to growing social demands for equity in our systems. more
Volunteer office sponsors workshop on volunteer retention
The Mayor's Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service is offering a training which will highlight best practices to center volunteer retention, from the start when planning through follow up. more
Play-A-Palooza 2022 set for March 26th
Celebrate the start of Smith Playground season at Play-A-Palooza 2022 with games, crafts, performances, music, dance, food, giveaways, and unstructured play across our sprawling 6.5-acre property! more
Join UAC's 'Conversation on Community Health'
Join the Urban Affairs Coalition on 3/16 at 12pm to discuss the work being done in the region to combat COVID-19 and other public health issues. more
Catalyst Center, RFC sponsor a Board Basics Workshop
Free workshop on the best practices of governance for nonprofit boards of directors. April 12, 2022 4:00-5:30pm. more
RSVP announces Spring 2022 VEC Workshop Series
VEC is offering its latest interactive workshops this spring. All workshops are scheduled for 10:00 am - 11:30 am via Zoom.
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Groups sponsor series on women authors of children's books
Join the West Philadelphia Reading Captains for their Visionaries with a Pen Series featuring women authors of books for children and youth. more
Seminar focuses on environmental racism in region
Join us for Environmental Racism in Your Backyard: How it Affects You and How You Can End It. more
Pew, Fed sponsor talk on decline in Black homeownership
Homeownership has long been viewed as a pathway to building long-term wealth, yet in Philadelphia, Black homeownership is declining. more
Digital Drawingboard Workshop Series offered
Wondering how to grow as an online artist? Arts + Business Council hosts a free individual workshop series for artists online, going over topics like NFTs, mining data, gamifying art, and podcasts. more
Volunteer Requests
RSVP seeking virtual volunteers to coach K-5 students in reading
Can you spare 30 minutes to help a student in grades K-5 become a better reader? Virtual volunteer tutors are needed to support local students. more
Employment Opportunities
Job Opportunity: Community Engagement Specialist
Job opening for a Community Engagement/Outreach Specialist: An exciting opportunity to help homeowners in Pennsylvania receive pandemic related financial assistance. more
Summer Camp Jobs available in Delaware County
Camp Joy, located in Delaware County, Sharon Hill, PA. is seeking enthusiastic applicants for our 5- week summer program. more
Job Opportunity: Volunteer and Staff Manager
Feast of Justice is seeking a Volunteer and Staff Manager to work with our growing, diverse, and public-facing volunteer staff.more
Now Hiring: Director, Outreach & Online Communications
Global Citizen promotes, leads and advances social justice efforts through ongoing civic engagement among diverse groups. We are looking for someone to join our team! more
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