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February 21, 2023 Issue 523
Spotlight
United Way grant application deadline: 3/3/23
The Partnership Grant Program is one of United Way’s primary tools for sustaining close ties to the communities we serve and for learning from organizations and leaders in our focus areas. more
Upcoming grants available through Philadelphia Foundation
Philadelphia Foundation's Spring 2023 competitive, discretionary grant cycle is now open. more
News
National study shows child care costs are untenable for families
The new study shows that childcare expenses are untenable for families throughout the country and highlights the urgent need for greater federal investments. more
Court: PA school funding formula is unconstitutional
A Commonwealth Court judge has declared Pennsylvania’s school funding system unconstitutional and ordered the General Assembly to overhaul it. more
Report highlights racial and ethnic barriers in health care
In a new report, the Urban Institute shares recommendations on producing and interpreting accurate estimates of racial and ethnic disparities in health care. more
Temple study highlights food insecurity among college students
“They talked about having headaches and trouble staying awake in class, feeling anxious that other people would hear their tummies grumbling." more
WHYY reviews efforts to combat violence in city schools
More than 60% of young Philadelphians worry about their friends or family becoming victims of shootings, according to a survey conducted by local teens. more
Extra burdens, discrimination lead to lower Black graduation rates
Black college students have lower six-year completion rates for any type of degree or certificate program than any other racial or ethnic group. more
NJ to pair mental health workers with police on 911 calls
A program pairing mental health workers with police responding to 911 calls for people in crisis in New Jersey will expand statewide in New Jersey. more
Racial & Economic Justice grant deadline soon
The Racial & Economic Justice Fund provides $10,000 grants to groups that use community organizing to promote racial and economic justice at the local, state, national, or international levels. more
Spruce Foundation offers grants to support youth programs
We are excited to announce that 2023 Spruce Foundation grant applications are now open. more
'I Am Philadelphia' contest seeks city high school students
PhillyGoes2College, in partnership with Wawa Welcome America and Vanguard, is still accepting submissions to the I Am Philadelphia Contest! more
New museum exhibition focuses on Black founders
A new exhibition at the Museum of the American Revolution shines a spotlight on a part of Philly history that’s previously been under-covered. more
Additional PA pandemic SNAP food payments end this month
Starting in March, households will no longer get the extra SNAP they have been getting during the pandemic. Households will only get the amount they've been getting in the beginning of the month. more
Murphy doubles monthly SNAP benefit as federal aid ends
New Jersey will raise how much it gives to help food insecure families pay for groceries before emergency federal funding expires at the end of this month. more
Local program aims to support parents with young children
The Kutest Kida Parents As Teachers Program for pregnant women or families with kids up to age 5 that facilitates parent-child interactions through home visits and monthly events. more
City publishes dashboard on language access in city programs
The Office of Immigrant Affairs (OIA) and the Office of Innovation & Technology have launched a Language Services Usage dashboard. more
PA Black Caucus offers $1,000 scholarships for youth of color
Graduating high school seniors and college undergraduates who are also people of color are invited to apply for a James R. Roebuck PLBC Scholarship totaling $1,000. more
First Up announces cohort for P.R.I.D.E. Project Philly
As part of First Up's partnership with the Positive Racial Identity Development in Early Education project, it is thrilled to present the P.R.I.D.E. Project Philly Teacher Cohort. more
City neighborhod centers offer access to help with gas bills
As the winter season approaches, Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) is leveraging its partnership with Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA) Neighborhood Energy Centers (NECs) to help customers. more
BDT launches campaign for Affordable Connectivity Program
Benefits Data Trust (BDT) recently launched the first phase of a multi-year effort to promote participation in the Affordable Connectivity Program. more
Crowdsourced addiction resource guide available online
The easiest-to-find addiction resources are often the most overwhelmed, leading to long wait times or a reliance on 911, which can turn people away from recovery. Here's a new resource guide. more
Valentine Fund supports leadership fund for women
The Valentine Foundation has released its Request for Proposals for its Visionary Leadership Fund for women. more
Upcoming Events
PANO offers webinar on "reimagining" organization models
Default organizational forms are influenced by systems (corporations, military, scarcity-based economics) that so often are the cause of the problems we seek to solve. more
Congreso to celebrate 45 years of service to the Latino community
Celebrate Congreso’s 45 years of service and experience the sights, sounds and culture of Loíza, Puerto Rico at our 16th Annual Gala Latina. more
Exelon brings STEM Academy to Philadelphia area girls
The NEED Project is once again hosting the Exelon STEM Academy for young women in the greater Philadelphia region. more
Free Library celebrates 2023 Black History Month
This month, the Free Library of Philadelphia is proud to celebrate Black History Month through programs and resources for all ages at locations around the city!more
RFC offers workshop on preparing for grant applications
Do you find yourself scrambling to gather documents any time a grant application is due? Then join us for a virtual workshop all about getting organized! more
Arts+Business Council offers Designing Leadership program
Designing Leadership is a professional development program that focuses on developing managers and leaders through individual growth and reflection. more
RSVP announces upcoming VEC Workshop Series
RSVP's Volunteer Executive Consultants offer 3 dynamic interactive workshops for nonprofit staff. All sessions are free and held via Zoom. more
First Up plans 2023 annual child care conference
The 2023 First Up Annual Conference, “The Joy of Teaching: Creating Meaningful Play Experiences,” will be an in-person event on April 29, 2023. more
Black Generational Wealth Series focuses on Black men, boys
The Black Generational Wealth Series aims to close the opportunity divide for Black men and boys in Philadelphia. more
Volunteer Requests
Business on Board links board aspirants to arts groups
Business on Board trains professionals in nonprofit board service and matches them with arts and culture nonprofits seeking board candidates. more
Employment Opportunities
Executive Director sought for Ann Silverman Health Clinic
Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic of Doylestown Health is seeking an Executive Director to provide innovative leadership. ASCHC provides integrated medical, dental and behavioral health care. more
Delco agency has open Case Manager position available
This position is responsible to provide case management services to economically disadvantaged individuals and families through our emergency housing, permanent housing and workforce development. more
National Health Corps offers local job opportunities
The National Health Corps: Community Health Fellowship, Greater Philadelphia program recruits, trains, and places individuals in not-for-profit health and social service organizations. more
Joseph's House in Camden is seeking an Executive Director
Joseph’s House of Camden is a faith-oriented organization providing shelter and social services to people in our community experiencing homelessness. more
Fab Youth Philly to pay teens to get lifeguard certifications
Fab Youth Philly is offering a new after school job opportunity to pay teens to get their lifeguard certification. Deadline to apply is February 20th. more
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