Inside
November 15, 2023 Issue 532
Spotlight
Memo to Mayor Parker: Collaboration is Key To Philly’s Future
The heads of the Chamber and United Way urge Mayor-elect Parker to share responsibility for Philly’s growth with business, philanthropic and public leaders. more
Tomorrow: MyFreeTaxes program sets webinar on student debt
United Way's MyFreeTaxes has partnered with Savi to create a space where our community of borrowers, friends and family members can access trusted support and guidance around their student loan debt. more
211: Violence prevention support is a call, text, or online chat away
For Philadelphians, violence prevention support is a call, text, or online chat away. more
UW, Father's Day Rally Committee sponsor Expungement Clinic
The Father's Day Rally Committee and United Way are organizing an Expungement Clinic on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 10 am to 3 pm. more
UW Digital Navigator Network expands to collar counties
Thanks to a generous grant from Comcast, the Digital Navigator Network is expanding throughout the region to cover Philadelphia, Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery counties! more
News
US infant mortality rate rises for first time in over 20 years
For the first time in more than two decades, the United States saw an increase in infant mortality rates in 2022. more
Study ties state abortion restrictions to increase in foster care
In states with certain abortion restrictions, the number of children whose parents couldn’t or wouldn’t care for them increased and their children ended up in foster care. more
Pandemic ECE funding demonstrates impact of free child care
The pandemic opened the door to the potential of eliminating childcare expenses. Now it’s time to take the next step. more
New US legislation would simplify federal grant applications
The National Council of Nonprofits and the PA Association of Nonprofit Organizations are encouraging support for federal legislation that would simplify and streamline the grant application process. more
Low reading scores lead Harrisburg to set new school mandates
With nearly half of all Pennsylvania fourth graders reading below grade level, state lawmakers are proposing more stringent measures to boost literacy — ones proven successful in other states. more
Federal student loan forgiveness funds underutilized: report
As of 2022, fewer than 15 percent of the estimated 9 million workers eligible for PSLF have filed the paperwork necessary to apply. more
NJ launches new website dedicated to reproductive rights issues
While a growing number of states across the country are limiting access to abortion, the state of New Jersey launched a new website dedicated to educating residents about reproductive rights. more
First Up to offer Hispanic Advocacy Fellowship in 2024
First Up in partnership with Learn Empower Grow, will be creating and delivering a Hispanic Advocacy Fellowship, starting Spring 2024. more
This week is Philanthropy Week - focused on 'Social Capital'
Focused on “Social Capital,” the 5th Annual PHLanthropy Week (November 13-17) will focus on the three aspects of social capital - Linking, Bridging, and Bonding. more
New research on what motivates people to donate and volunteer
The Do Good Institute at the University of Maryland has released a new report, Understanding Generosity: A Look at What Influences Volunteering and Giving in the United States. more
Affordable Care Act open enrollment launches in region
Thousands of residents in our region who get their health insurance through Affordable Care Act marketplaces have to lock in their plans for coverage beginning in 2024. more
Task Force recommendations for juvenile justice reform advance
More than two years ago, the Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice Task Force delivered a final report and offered recommendations to overhaul the state’s embattled youth justice system. more
Report says that congregate care is best option for some youth
For young people with serious behavioral health challenges, a new report showed Pennsylvania's congregate-care settings may be the best option. more
Biden to crack down on Medicare Advantage marketing
The Biden administration is proposing a fresh crackdown on private health plans that have grown to cover half of the people on Medicare, restricting marketing practices to help consumers. more
US issues report on coordinating services for children, families
Across sectors, there are many effective services that promote healthy development in early childhood and support families’ well-being. more
City student test scores show low proficiency in math, science
Philadelphia students’ state test scores are slowly recovering back to pre-pandemic levels, but most students still aren’t proficient in English language arts, math, and science. more
City DHS offers supports to foster youth to get into college
Many young people who are transitioning out of foster care find that those last few steps into adulthood are more like a steep, mountainous climb. Philadelphia DHS wants to help. more
Kenney signs executive order on gender-affirming care
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has signed an executive order protecting access to gender-affirming health care in Philadelphia. more
Free posters for helping kids who have experienced trauma available
There's still time to order FREE poster series for helping kids who have experienced trauma. more
Foundation offers small grants to 'promote civil discourse'
GriffinHarte Foundation invites applications for projects promoting civil discourse. more
Survey says homelessness increased in city for second year in a row
Homelessness rose for a second year in a row in Philadelphia, according to the annual point-in-time survey. more
Chamber offers $5,000 scholarship for staff of member companies
The scholarship is awarded annually to professionals who are striving to complete their undergraduate degrees while working full-time at Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce member companies. more
Economy League report analyzes how people get to work
The report illustrates significant differences in Philadelphians’ reliance on public transit across racial and ethnic groups and across geographies. more
City homicide rate drops in first eight months of 2023
Homicides in Philadelphia are falling this year amid declines in overall violent crime, according to police department data. more
Germantown's FacetoFace: Not just another soup kitchen
FaceToFace believes that food-insecure members of the Philadelphian community deserve more than just a meal. more
Upcoming Events
Women's Way talk highlights wealth gap for women of color
Launching and running a business comes with its unique set of challenges, and for women of color, these hurdles are often magnified. more
Neighbor to Neighbor to host Holiday Bazaar 2023
Enjoy this free event filled with fun, food and vendors. more
West Philadelphia Promise Corps schedules information session
Are you interested in educational equity and workforce development? Interested in building a wide professional network while serving local communities? Currently exploring gap year options? more
HFU hosts webinar on Eviction Prevention Strategies (CE Credits)
Join Housing First University (a part of Pathways to Housing PA) for a webinar on Eviction Prevention Strategies. Licensed social worker credit is available for those in participating states.more
OCDEL sets annual ECE conference for March 25-26, 2024
Save the Date! March 25-26, 2024: OCDEL Early Childhood Conference, Stable and Secure: Supporting Children Through Trauma Sensitive Approaches. 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
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
Volunteer Requests
Ed Fund seeks STEM professionals for career presentations
Philadelphia Afterschool STEM Exploration (PASE) strives to create a more diverse and inclusive STEM workforce through after school programming. more
Business on Board trains arts & culture board members
Applications for the Arts + Business Council's New season of Business on Board are now open! more
Employment Opportunities
Lift Every Voice Philly seeks part-time grantwriter
Lift Every Voice Philly (LEV) is searching for a grant writing wizard to support our development goals by sourcing, researching, and applying to foundation funding opportunities. more