Inside
June 14, 2023 Issue 527
Spotlight
City opens 'one-stop-hub' for summer youth programs
Your one-stop-hub of information for a Philadelphia summer jam-packed with exciting activities and cool opportunities! more
News
PA to use LIHEAP funds to distribute free air conditioners
Thousands of Pennsylvanians could get free air conditioners this summer with federal utility assistance money traditionally used for heating. more
Share Food Program raises $28m for Food Justice Campaign
One of Philadelphia’s most prominent food banks is on the verge of achieving the city’s largest hunger relief effort by a nonprofit in recent years. more
Economy League reports analyzes city housing costs
PEL analyzes changes in Philadelphia’s housing landscape between 2016 and 2021. Through this comparison, we see the impacts of interventions in the city’s rental market in the wake of the pandemicmore
Few city students take advantage of District's tutor program
Less than 1% of Philadelphia students are using district tutoring programs, even as test scores remain stubbornly low and pandemic recovery remains an urgent issue. more
Four in ten homeless youth in US are LGBTQ+: report
Up to 40% of youth experiencing homelessness identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+). more
Most teachers think arming them would make students unsafe
More than half the country’s teachers believe arming themselves would make students less safe, while 1 in 5 say they would be interested in carrying a gun to school, according to a new report. more
Delco Health Department to conduct county health assessment
The Delaware County Health Department is conducting its first-ever community health assessment. The goal is to pinpoint the health needs and disparities across Delco’s various communities. more
'Surge Academy' supports Black and brown leaders in youth services
Fellows will meet virtually every month beginning in October to connect and hear from high profile leaders of color. more
Temple students get 3 credits for lifeguarding at city pools
Temple students can earn three college credits if they work as lifeguards at city pools this summer, officials have announced. more
Hepatis rates high throughout Philadelphia neighborhoods
Hepatitis infections are at high rates in Philadelphia, according to a new report that sheds light on incidence rates in different neighborhoods. more
Report on homelessness in US is released
The interactive report provides an overview of homelessness in 2022 across the United States and analyzes trends. more
Free PA school breakfast program at risk without new funding
A new fact sheet from Pennsylvania Partnerships for Childen explains why universal free school breakfast is critical to student success and how policymakers can ensure that. more
PA offers free professional photos, stipends for ECE families
Please share with families you serve that OCDEL invites pregnant and parenting families of children birth to age six to participate in a free professional photo session, with a $20 stipend.more
City homeless office creates 'gateway' for landlords
The City of Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services unveiled a new Landlord Gateway at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on May 16th. more
Pandemic aid program saved millions from evictions: study
One of the most ambitious investments in emergency housing in the nation’s history, the program kept millions of people in their homes. more
More than half of juvenile arrests in city are repeat offenders
Despite the city of Philadelphia spending more than $80 million on juvenile justice in fiscal year 2021, more than half — about 57% — of all juvenile arrests may lead to rearrests. more
PA House okays $100m in new funds for mental health services
A proposal to allocate $100 million in federal funds to pay for adult mental health programs easily passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives last week. more
Shapiro seeks $500 million more for student mental health
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro publicly renewed his calls for a $500 million investment in state funding for student mental health initiatives. more
School-based clinics increase provision of mental health services
School-based health centers offer free services that students can access without need of insurance or a trip to the doctor’s office. more
Child Trends brief reviews way to measure poverty in US
The ways in which poverty is measured can influence how policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and advocates understand what it means to live in poverty and inform their efforts to address it. more
2023 Lights On Afterschool Poster Contest announced
The Lights on Afterschool Poster Contest is underway! Submission deadline is July 10th. more
PHENND to offer trauma course for educators
In Fall 2023, PHENND will once again offer a three-part series for educators in the Philadelphia region, to collectively learn about trauma. more
Kaboom! offers 'Play Everywhere Philly' opportunity
We invite you to apply for Play Everywhere Philly! Play Everywhere Philly is a city-wide collaborative challenge to create playful learning spaces that support child development and literacy skills. more
Summer job program free for nonprofits and small companies
The Urban Affairs Coalition offers paid summer job opportunities and support to youth ages 14-18 through the WorkReady program. more
Caps4Kids is an online one-stop-shop for family resources
Are you looking for reliable, up-to-date information about resources in the Philadelphia area for children and families? more
Stoneleigh now accepting applications for Emerging Leaders
The Stoneleigh Foundation is now accepting applications for 2023 Emerging Leader Fellowships. more
City website now available in Spanish and Chinese
The City of Philadelphia is excited to announce Phila.Gov is now available in Spanish and Chinese. more
Urban League & ECS offer housing counseling in West Philadelphia
Urban League of Philadelphia has partnered with Episcopal Community Services to provide housing counseling once a week beginning every Wednesday from 10 am to 2pm. more
Upcoming Events
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission Public TIP Meeting
Come participate in the DVRPC's Public Participation Task Force’s Transportation Improvement Program online public meeting on June 15th! The meeting will be on Zoom from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. more
HFU hosts webinar on LGBTQ+ Affirming Care (CE Credits)
Join Housing First University (a part of Pathways to Housing PA) for a webinar on LGBTQ+ Affirming Care. Licensed social worker credit is available for those in participating states.
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HFU hosts webinar on Landlord Engagement Strategies
Join Housing First University (a part of Pathways to Housing PA) for a webinar on Landlord Engagement Strategies.
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Striking a Balance: Youth Voice and Program Efficacy Dialogue & Networking
Join us for a robust discussion about the tension between honoring youth voice and operating a mentoring or youth program. more
RSVP 50th Anniversary Gala set for July 18th at RiverCrest
Celebrate our very special anniversary with us as we commemorate 50 years of accomplishments and successes at RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve on July 18th at 5pm.more
PEF's lunch gala focuses on student creativity
Dive into Educate Philly - Design 101: Unleashing Creativity & Curiosity in Philadelphia’s Students, the Philadelphia Education Fund’s (PEF)’s annual Gala Luncheon. more
One Book, One Philadelphia celebrates this years honoree
Join us to celebrate the end of the 2023 One Book, One Philadelphia season with this year’s finale event set for Thursday, June 22, at 6:00 p.m., at the Community College of Philadelphia. more
Volunteer Requests
AmeriCorps offers college retention initiative
The Next Steps AmeriCorps is designed as a college retention initiative for rising sophomores and juniors who are Pell-eligible graduates of high poverty school districts. more
Employment Opportunities
PEF seeks consultant to evaluate PSSE system
The Philadelphia Education Fund (PEF) seeks a consultant to provide a 1-year, mixed-method evaluation of the Pennsylvania Statewide STEM Ecosystem. more
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