Inside
October 12, 2022 Issue 519
Spotlight
Join United Way's Annual Workplace Campaign
Engage your workplace in philanthropy with help from United Way! more
UW Launches Emergency Savings Match Pilot
Emergency savings provide a critical buffer that allows families to weather financial emergencies that could otherwise be life-altering. more
News
New city schools head sets priorities, re-organizes team
Six months after he was chosen to lead the district and 110 days after he took office, Philadelphia superintendent Tony Watlington has reorganized his top management team. more
New Jersey count identifies only 8,754 homeless in state
The annual "point-in-time count" is federally mandated by The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to count the number of homeless persons in every community across the nation. more
Council poised to extend city's eviction diversion program
The White House praised Philadelphia’s eviction diversion program earlier this year, highlighting the city’s success in keeping the city’s eviction rate at roughly half of its historic average. more
NJ pressed to require universal MH screenings of students
Advocates in Trenton are pushing the state legislature to address a proposal that would establish universal screening of high school students at risk of mental health or substance misuse challenges. more
Chester County pauses rental assistance program till 11/15
The Chester County emergency rental assistance program is on pause until November 15th. more
Study shows increased need for MH services among Blacks
More Black Americans are expressing a need for mental health services, according to new data from CVS Health and Morning Consult. more
New legislation increases protections for nonprofit insurance
Please take a moment to voice your support to increase insurance options for nonprofits by signing onto a letter in support of the Nonprofit Property Protection Act. more
After 14 years, CBH solicits additional MH providers
Community Behavioral Health (CBH) is opening its Provider Network to improve member access to behavioral and mental health treatment services and facilities for the first time in 14 years. more
Prevention Point raises alarm on rising rates of drug use
Prevention Point Philadelphia said it collected more used syringes than clean ones distributed in the past 12 months, highlighting the increasing drug consumption following the pandemic. more
City to get first homeless shelter designed for transgendered
Philadelphia's first homeless shelter focused on people of a transgender experience is set to open in a matter of days. more
Compass: pro bono services available for area nonprofits
Compass grants pro bono consulting services to nonprofits benefiting the Greater Philadelphia community. Compass will host an information session for nonprofits interested in these services. more
Murphy unveils controversial new student MH support program
NJ Gov. Murphy has announced a statewide plan that would make mental wellness a priority in the classroom and identify and refer students in need of counseling services outside their school. more
City offers locator app for finding free food programs
All Philadelphians can find free food and meals using the City’s locator. more
Economy League report examines shift to remote work in region
This Leading Indicator report from the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia looks at how remote work in Philadelphia has changed before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. more
Stoneleigh seeks hosts for 'Emerging Fellow' fellows program
The Stoneleigh Foundation is currently seeking applications from nonprofit, academic, and public sector organizations that are interested in hosting a 2023-25 Emerging Leader Fellowship. more
Lokoff child care teacher awards seeking nominations
Apply To The 2023 Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Awards! more
City offers new online tool to find job, training resources
A new online tool, developed by Philadelphia Works and the city’s Department of Commerce, aims to guide people to the resources they need to get hired or receive additional education or training. more
PEC presses youth homeless issue to PA governor candidates
In November 2022, Pennsylvania voters will elect a new Governor. How will the next Governor support Pennsylvania’s 40,000 children and youth experiencing homelessness? more
PA announces new app to help homeless students, families
A new app to help students and families experiencing homelessness access resources and services is now available in Pennsylvania, state officials have announced. more
Open Call for Artists: Furnished for Good 2023
Furnished for Good is Pathways to Housing PA's signature fundraising event that benefits the Philadelphia Furniture Bank. They are looking for artists to participate in next year's event. more
Bridge Way recovery school accepting applications for new year
Bridge Way is the only high school in the Philadelphia area designed specifically for students who have struggled with substance abuse. more
Upcoming Events
Children First to discuss plan to combat lead poisoning in Delco
Delaware County ranks 5th in the state for childhood lead poisoning. Along with our partners, Children First has put together a plan of action that will protect children from this incurable hazard. more
Night to Fight Hunger: Sights and Sounds of Philly
Join the Coalition Against Hunger on October 20 for an evening of live music by SNACKTIME, dinner by Di Bruno Bros., yard games and so much more as we gather support and resources to end hunger.more
Promising Practices for Integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Into Your Organization
This four-part workshop series will help you gain the insights and tools to create systems change in your organization. more
Urban Affairs Coalition sets annual networking event
The Urban Affairs Coalition’s “Philadelphia’s Premier Networking Event” is back, and better than ever! more
Annual Philanthropy Network conference to span two days
We hope you'll join the Philanthropy Network for the 2022 SPARX Conference, taking place across two half-days on October 25th and 27th. more
HFU hosts webinar on role of peer specialists (CE credits)
Join Housing First University (a part of Pathways to Housing PA) for a webinar on The Peer Role in Our Service System. LSW/LCSW credit is available for those in participating states. more
HFU offers training on crisis intervention and de-escalation
This session from Housing First University will provide an introduction to crisis management and strategies for effective de-escalation of clients experiencing acute mental health distress. more
Employment Opportunities
Women's Way offering paid, part-time internship
Women's Way is excited to announce that we have an open position for a part-time, paid internship. more
CASA - Court-Appointed Special Advocates - seeks Program Director
The CASA Program Director is responsible for the oversight of the day to day management of the program through direct supervision of the Advocate Supervisory staff and the Volunteer Management staff. more
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