Inside
July 17, 2024 Issue 539
Spotlight
Deadlines approach to obtain American Rescue Plan funds
By December 31, 2024, every state, local government, territory, and tribal government must commit to spending all their American Rescue Plan funds. more
211 Helpline offers resources to combat violence prevention
A newly launched campaign is making a strong push to raise awareness over the summer months, a time of year when violence has historically risen. more
5 Takeaways from United Way's 2024 'Opportunity Summit'
"What happens when challenges seem insurmountable, and we question whether we’ll succeed?" more
News
City sees largest drop in gun violence among major US cities
Philadelphia has witnessed the largest reduction in gun violence among major U.S. cities so far this year, according to new data. more
New federal rules for nonprofit salaries take effect
On July 1, new federal rules went into effect that raise the amount of money an employee must earn to be exempt from being paid overtime. more
Legislators fail to replace $3m in homeless student funds in budgets
The School District of Philadelphia will lose over $3 million of funding serving hundreds of youth it received under the American Rescue Plan to support homeless public school students by the fall.more
'Philadelphia Citizen' analyzes racial wealth gap in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia today, the racial wealth gap is higher than it was is in the 1960s. more
Court rules homeless can be banned from sleeping in public places
In a 6-3 decision, the court overturned lower court rulings that deemed it cruel and unusual under the Eighth Amendment to punish people for sleeping outside if they had nowhere else to go. more
After FAFSA controversy, PA sets up new 313-PA-FAFSA hotline
Paying for a college education either in a STEM or any other subject can be daunting, and the FASFA fiasco didn’t make it any better. more
Students, advocates support after school funding in Harrisburg
The event was coordinated by the PA State After School and Youth Development Network and other organizations. more
Montco creates Food Policy Council to combat food insecurity
Food pantries across Montgomery County are facing a “crisis point” of increased hunger. more
NE Philly residents are sought for survey on streetlight improvement
Urban Affairs Coalition, University of Pennsylvania, and the Philadelphia Energy Society, are seeking Northeast Philly residents and business owners to evaluate the streetlight improvement project. more
Toolkit aims to help educators better support LGBTQ+ students
A series of digital media resources to helps educators and others understand and effectively address the complex and difficult issues faced by LGBTQ students. more
Federal officials announce changes to home improvement program
The program allows those buying or refinancing a home to add the cost of renovations into the mortgage – combining the payments into a single loan. more
Parker Administration revives Youth Commission of Philadelphia
A large number of youth gathered at City Hall one evening to witness Mayor Cherelle Parker and other city leaders relaunch the Youth Commission of Philadelphia. more
Foundation issues RFP for Opioid Crisis Innovation Challenge 2024
FORE aims to convene and support partners advancing patient-centered, innovative, evidence-based solutions for people experiencing opioid use disorder, their families, and their communities. more
Nominations now open for TeenSHARP scholarships to college
TeenSHARP is a national nonprofit that prepares Black, Latino, and low-income students to attend and thrive at America’s top colleges with little or no debt. more
RFP seeks programs promoting intercultural communication
Lisle invites applications for its Global Seed Grants program, which will award grants of up to $5,000 in support of innovative projects that advance intercultural communication and shared learning. more
Philadelphia Citizen publishes guidelines for voting in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Citizen has put together a handy how-to-vote guide so that you can step into the voting booth (or fill out a mail-in ballot) with confidence. more
Clif Family Foundation offers grants to grassroots groups
The Clif Family Foundation was established in 2006 to support grassroots groups with inspiring ideas. The Clif Family Foundation invites applications for grants program.more
Giving USA report shows another annual drop in charitable giving
When adjusted for inflation, real giving declined 2.1% year over year.more
National strategy to end youth homelessness released
Chapin Hall’s Voices of Youth Count study found that every year, more than 4 million young Americans ages 13–25 experienced some form of homelessness. more
PA Gov. Shapiro signs bill expanding access to telemedicine services
Governor Josh Shapiro joined prime sponsor Senator Elder Vogel and bipartisan leaders from the General Assembly to sign SB 739 into law, expanding access to telemedicine services. more
PA Attorney General releases new report on youth gun fatalities
Gun fatalities are now the leading cause of accidental death for ages 1 to 19. more
Philly Joy Bank launches guaranteed income pilot
The Philly Joy Bank officially launched its support for pregnant Philadelphians with a guaranteed monthly no-strings-attached income.more
Supreme Court 'Chevron' decision expected to roil health care system
Recent Supreme Court decisions curbing the power of federal agencies will hobble government efforts to protect public health, legal experts warn. more
HopePHL shares best practices for working with homeless youth
We offer this booklet to encourage all housing programs to provide these services, educate new staff, and consider adding these services to job descriptions. more
High schoolers create documentary on root causes of violence
A group of teens at Dobbins Career & Technical High School set out to make a documentary, Future Visions, investigating the root causes under the record levels of violence in the city. more
Psychiatrist ratio in Philadelphia is 1 for every 1100 youth at risk
In Philadelphia, over 66,000 children are considered potentially at risk of having mental and behavioral disorders but there are only 60 qualified psychiatrists to provide treatment. more
Penn paper challenges higher education to do more good works
The white paper contends that higher education in general needs to dramatically increase its contributions to the public good. more
Upcoming Events
Bryn Mawr program helps middle managers move up
Set Your Sights on Organizational Leadership helps you shift into the higher-level executive thinking required in senior management positions. more
Save The Date: PA Association of Nonprofit Organizations Conference
PANO's 2024 state conference is set for September 30th and October 1st. more
Workshop offers tool for developing DEI approaches
Whether you’re just starting out or you’re looking for some help and direction, there are ways to ensure your approach to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion will create sustainable impact. more
Training Summit celebrates 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer
The Andrew Goodman Foundation has announced that on July 31-August 1, it will host its ninth annual National Civic Leadership Training Summit, themed ’64-’24: The 60th Anniversary of Freedom Summer. more
PHENND to offer series for educators on trauma-informed teaching
PHENND will once again offer a three-part series for educators in the Philadelphia region, to collectively learn about trauma. more
Volunteer Requests
City Community Schools seek volunteers for food programs
Philadelphia Community Schools is seeking volunteers to support free grocery giveaways and in-school pantries! more
Employment Opportunities
Job Opportunity: Homeownership Project Administrator
Philly VIP is looking for its next Homeownership Project Administrator! Full listing and application instructions at https://www.phillyvip.org/about-us/careers/homeownership-project-administrator/.more
Read by 4th seeks 'Partner Experience Coodinator'
The Partner Experience Coordinator is a critical member of the Read by 4th team, specifically responsible for providing an array of support to partners as they join and engage with Read by 4th. more
Read By 4th seeks new Campaign Director
This position is responsible for the day-to-day management and direction of Read by 4th. more
Ed Fund seeks director for McKinney Center for STEM Education
The Philadelphia Education Fund seeks a full-time Director of the McKinney Center for STEM Education to lead PEF’s initiatives for STEM within the Philadelphia area. more
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