Inside
September 13, 2023 Issue 530
Spotlight
Set Your Sights on Organizational Leadership
Develop the leadership skills that will make you stand out in the crowd! more
UWGPSNJ releases reports on clearing criminal records
Bill Golderer, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, has announced a series of research reports released by the Knowledge Center. more
News
COVID funding for child care programs ends September 30th
Federal pandemic aid that supported thousands of child-care providers will end soon, leading to downsizings and closures. more
City police create crisis intervention team for mental health calls
About 1 in 5 emergency calls to police involve a behavioral health component, according to national estimates. more
Study: Poverty would drop significantly if people used benefits
Limits on program funding, a lack of awareness of benefits, stigma, and other barriers mean many people don’t receive the assistance they’re eligible for. more
Over 184k Pennsylvanians have lost Medicaid coverage since COVID
Since the end of a COVID-era federal policy, more than 184,000 Pennsylvanians have lost their Medicaid coverage, according to state statistics. more
House GOP proposes cutting Americorps/VISTA funding by 50%
The U.S. House and Senate are proposing to cut AmeriCorps funding for Fiscal Year 2024, with the House bill proposing a reduction of 50% and eliminating all funding for AmeriCorps education awards. more
Report highlights discrimination against homeless students in PA
Families caught in several disputes alleged their children were locked out of school for weeks, even months. more
Proposed new regs would revise overtime provisions for nonprofits
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced proposed new regulations designed to update and revise overtime protections for millions of workers employed by nonprofits. more
Report: PA child abuse reports increased by 3% in 2021-22
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services has released its 2022 Child Protective Services Report. more
Penn, Temple Law report calls for end to child abuse registry
A new report jointly released by Penn Carey Law and Temple Law finds that the ChildLine Registry disproportionately harms Black Pennsylvanians. more
End of COVID SNAP benefits left 2 million more hungry
After emergency SNAP benefits stopped following the end of state and national public health emergencies earlier this year, an estimated 2 million more Americans faced food insufficiency.
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Temple study looks at why Philly students refuse free school lunches
Philadelphia public school students are all provided free lunch and breakfast daily, but many don’t take advantage. more
Poll shows increasing health misinformation in US
A new poll finds that many Americans still encounter health misinformation often and don’t know whether to believe it. more
Students with disabilities can now attend school up to age 22
Pennsylvania students with disabilities now are eligible to attend school until age 22 after a lawsuit filed on behalf of a Lower Merion student reached a settlement with the state. more
Oregon nonprofit brings successful mentor program to city
Friends of The Children has a proven method for breaking the cycle of poverty. And now, the Portland-born nonprofit with impressive results is launching in Philadelphia. more
New anti-violence coaltion will "hug the block" until mayoral election
Organizers say the goal is to activate residents most affected by violence and build momentum to pressure the city’s next mayor to do more to stop the gunfire. more
Listening Sessions garner input for PA 'Master Plan' for seniors
The goal is a 10-year, state-led and stakeholder-driven strategic plan designed to help transform the infrastructure and coordination of services for older Pennsylvanians. more
Report: Is summer school a effective learning loss recovery strategy?
Has summer school worked as a learning loss recovery strategy? more
Black business still behind despite years of affirmative action
Advocates say because economic disparity still exists despite affirmative action requirements. more
Survey shows many adults impacted by opiod use
A quarter of adults say they or a member of their family has been addicted to prescription painkillers or illegal opioids, and nearly 1 in 10 adults has had a family member die of a drug overdose. more
Pew report links high housing costs to greater homelessness
Homelessness is high in urban areas where rents are high, and homelessness rises when rents rise. more
Rate of Black teen suicides by firearm surpasses that of white peers
For the first time ever, Black teens are using firearms to die by suicide at rates greater than white peers. more
PA sees four-fold increase in child labor law violations
Accusations of child labor law violations increased nearly four-fold in Pennsylvania but the commonwealth’s labor secretary isn’t certain what factors caused the rapid rise. more
New tool will help PA students earn a HS equivalency credential
A new tool has been launched by the Pennsylvania Department of Education that will allow students to earn a high school equivalency credential. more
Philadelphia to host 2023 convening of Black educators
The Center for Black Educator Development is thrilled to be hosting the 6th annual Black Men in Education Convening #BMEC2023 on November 16 – 18, 2023. more
Upcoming Events
Trauma-informed organizations: Moving from theory to practice
The time for human service agencies and organizations to become more culturally responsive and trauma Informed is now. more
HFU hosts webinar on Trauma-Informed Care (CE Credits)
Join Housing First University (a part of Pathways to Housing PA) for a webinar on Trauma-Informed Care. Licensed social worker credit is available for those in participating states.
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HFU hosts webinar on Harm Reduction (CE Credits)
Join Housing First University (a part of Pathways to Housing PA) for a webinar on Intro to Harm Reduction. Licensed social worker credit is available for those in participating states.
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Philly's Biggest Baby Shower set at Archdiocese headquarters
Philly's Biggest Baby Shower event will be held on Saturday, Sept 9, 2023, at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at 222 N.17th Street, Philadelphia. more
September 19th is National Voter Registration Day
Become a partner and join in promoting the nation’s biggest nonpartisan civic holiday – National Voter Registration Day – on September 19. more
September 30th is inaugural 'Mobilize Recovery Day'
The Mobilize Recovery Day of Service is a national movement that harnesses the power of the recovery community and convenes service projects as an actionable way to uplift one another. more
Haverford College offers free restorative justice workshop
Haverford College Center for Peace & Global Citizenship invites members of the Haverford and Greater Philadelphia community to a free 10-hour Let’s Circle Up workshop. more
Statewide OST conference set for December in Lancaster PA
Whatever your role, attending this conference can inspire, inform and EMPOWER you to make a positive impact on young learners’ lives. more
Mentoring Moments Virtual Training set for September 21st
Join MENTOR Independence Region for a free virtual training Mentoring Moments on Sept 21 12pm-1:30pm for adults in relationship-rich spaces! more
Race Against Hunger set for September 30th at Navy Yard
Registration is now open for the 27th Annual Race Against Hunger! Join the Coalition Against Hunger for the 5K that strengthens food access across Philadelphia on September 30 at the Navy Yard.more
Volunteer Requests
Philadelphia Mayor's Volunteer Portal offers opportunities
The Philadelphia Mayor’s Volunteer Portal is open to anyone interested in serving in Philadelphia. more
Employment Opportunities
Belmont Charter Network seeks staff for five network schools
Belmont Charter Network is looking for highly motivated people with a genuine passion for working with children to join our mission. more
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