Inside
June 22, 2022 Issue 515
Spotlight
PHLConnectED offers digital skills classes for caregivers
PHLConnectED has provided over 21,000 free internet connections to pre-K–12 families. Now, it’s offering digital skills courses through a number of community-based organizations. more
Black nonprofit leaders issue recommendations for regional funders
Black-led nonprofits continue to struggle connecting with regional funders despite "racial reckoning." more
UWGPSNJ joins partnership to clear criminal records
As part of a citywide anti-poverty initiative, United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey is offering residents the opportunity to clear their criminal records for free. more
United Way releases annual report for FY 2021
We are very excited to share with you United Way’s annual report for the 2021 Fiscal Year. more
News
City to protect 100k water customers from shut-offs
Water service to more than 100,000 Philadelphia households will be protected when shut-offs resume in July for the first time in two years. more
PA funding for special ed dropped by 1/3 since 2009: report
The state of Pennsylvania has paid a decreasing share over the last decade of what it costs to educate students in special education, putting a heavier burden on local districts, a new report shows. more
Study: Black and White wealth gap worsened in pandemic
The gap between the wealth of Black and white Americans, one of the starkest benchmarks of inequality, is on track to widen substantially after the pandemic exacerbated wealth concentration: study. more
City unveils online tool to track social determinants of health
A new online tool called PhilaStats is ready to help users compare these various factors – sometimes referred to as social determinants of health – across different areas of Philadelphia. more
National study on roots of gun violence includes Philadelphia
As community leaders and officials work to slow rates of gun violence, a few residents-turned-researchers are digging into the root causes of the crisis in hopes of shedding light on solutions. more
Chesco firm surveys county's child MH crisis response
Capacity for Change, LLC is fielding a brief, confidential, and anonymous survey about mental health crisis response services for Chester County children and youth aged 5 - 21. more
Rutgers program offering youth full-time summer jobs
Do you know of a New Jersey youth aged 17-24 who is looking for full-time summer work opportunities? more
Extension of school meals program over summer sought
Democrats in Washington are negotiating a $3 billion deal to extend free school meals for 90 days over the summer. The federal program that provides waivers for these meals expires on June 30. more
City parks and recreation program offers online activity finder
Searching for programs and activities in Philadelphia has never been easier! more
Workforce groups eligible for RFP from Equity Fund
$1,000,000 will be awarded to support organizations in implementing initiatives that center workers and learners of color in designing or implementing workforce policies and programs. more
New 988 suicide prevention hotline starts on July 16th
A three-digit phone number debuting next month seeks to change conversation around suicide, a leading cause of death, and reduce the stigma around seeking help for mental illness. more
New digital tool to support mental health of LGBTQ+ youth
When it comes to the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth, resources are not always abundant in places like schools or community centers. more
TeenSHARP accepting applications for fall college prep programming
TeenSHARP prepares Black, Latino, and low-income students for college. The organization is now accepting applications for the fall, students in grades 9 - 11 are encouraged to apply! more
First Up's EQUIP program supports Keystone STAR centers
If you are a Keystone STAR 2 center looking to improve your STAR level, EQUIP can help! more
Serve as a client for Wharton undergraduate students
In the course, WH1010, undergraduate students engage with organizations to help to address wide range of challenges. Organizations receive creative and workable ideas. more
Fall legal internships offered by Public Interest Law Center
The Public Interest Law Center is hiring fall legal interns and one undergraduate intern. more
Three new grant opportunities in criminal justice arena
Four grant opportunities for programs addressing adult and youth criminal justice issues are available.
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PHLConnectED offers digital skills classes for caregivers
PHLConnectED has provided over 21,000 free internet connections to pre-K–12 families. Now, it’s offering digital skills courses through a number of community-based organizations. more
Two education nonprofits announce intent to merge
Two education non-profits will be merging together in the fall. more
Free Library of Philadelphia launches 'Summer of Wonder'
Are you ready to join the Free Library for another exciting Summer of Wonder? more
Black mothers with children in foster care sought for study
This research study is aimed at understanding how Black birth mothers experience child protective services. more
Advocates seek increased funding for child care services
State Senators and Representatives could improve childcare availability by increasing funding for Pre-K and Head Start. more
Chalkbeat publishes summer camp guide
Chalkbeat's 2022 Summer Camp Guide is live, with dozens of online and in-person summer programming offerings. more
Upcoming Events
PHMC to convene parenting education providers
The need of Philadelphia families is changing, and we want to make sure that as service providers, we are serving our community’s needs. more
Catalyst to present 2022 Non-Profit University series
A full-day conference, designed for nonprofit professionals, with multiple attendance options. June 23, 2022.
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Combatting White Saviorism in mentors and mentoring programs
Join MENTOR Independence Region for a free virtual training Combatting White Saviorism in Mentors and Mentoring Programs on June 23, 12pm-1:30pm. more
TLC offers webinar on Funding Digital Equity Work
Join the Technology Learning Collaborative for a webinar on funding digital equity work. more
Training groups offer 4-part diversity, equity, inclusion program
Many leaders, nonprofit executives, and administrators are on a learning curve with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts. more
Stoneleigh convening focuses on youth in multiple care systems
The Stoneleigh Foundation and Georgetown University's Center for Juvenile Justice Reform are pleased to invite you to our upcoming virtual convening. more
Employment Opportunities
Variety seeks FT Development Operations Coordinator
Variety – the Children’s Charity of the Delaware Valley seeks a collaborative, highly detail-oriented Development Operations Coordinator. more
Variety seeks Full-Time Grants Coordinator
Variety – the Children’s Charity of the Delaware Valley seeks a dedicated, detail-oriented Grants Coordinator. more
Variety seeks a FT Director of Development
Variety is seeking an innovative and experienced Director of Development. more
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