Sep. 22, 2014 11:52 am
Biz Journal: City launches platform matching STEM professionals with youth
This story was originally published in the Philadelphia Business Journal Philadelphia wants more STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) professionals mentoring youth – especially girls, low-income and minority students. [Last week], the city launched a new online STEM resource center, which will showcase STEM education programs on its “ asset map,” as well as host a volunteer […]
Sep. 18, 2014 12:51 pm
With Its Pilot Phase Over, the Philadelphia Public History Truck Reaches North Philly
Photo via Philadelphia Public History Truck Facebook With a planning grant from the Barra Foundation, the Philadelphia Public History Truck, a former water ice truck that is now a community-building vehicle, will expand its reach to North Philadelphia. “Basically, the grant is exploratory to see if the truck would actually work as a curriculum model […]
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Sep. 17, 2014 11:12 am
Biz Journal: Crowdfunding to help women in poverty learn computer skills
This piece was originally published in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Poor People’s Economic Human Rights Campaign, a Philadelphia organization that was created to battle poverty, has recently launched a crowdfunding initiative. Its goal is to raise $7,500 by Sept. 22 on Indiegogo to put toward training low-income women in Kensington interested in learning basic computer […]
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Sep. 15, 2014 10:38 am
Looking Ahead, the Spruce Foundation Revamps Events, Streamlines Grantmaking
The Spruce Foundation, an all-volunteer grantmaking organization led by millennials, is preparing to overhaul its programming and events. Formed in 2007 by a group of high school friends interested in giving back, Spruce has formalized over the years. It now awards $5,000 each to four nonprofits serving youth in core issue areas — health & wellness, […]
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Sep. 10, 2014 12:55 pm
Repair Fair is Coming to Frankford Avenue
The Philly Fixers Guild will hold a “Repair Fair” this Saturday, September 13 at the Philadelphia Sculpture Gym at 1834 E. Frankford Avenue in Fishtown. This is the first Repair Fair held by the Philly Fixers Guild, a new volunteer-run group that offers free repair services to save the community time and money, reduce waste, and […]
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Sep. 9, 2014 1:12 pm
Citizens Planning Institute Applications for Fall Due September 25
Looking to have a more active and effective role in shaping the future of your community and the City of Philadelphia? Apply to the Citizens Planning Institute, the education and outreach arm of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission, by September 25. The courses will run on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. from October […]
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Sep. 8, 2014 12:38 pm
Kicking Off Work-Study, Cristo Rey Youth Get ‘Drafted’ by Area Businesses
Crammed into a basement auditorium, dense with late-August heat, 350 high school students waited to be drafted — NFL-draft style — by dozens of local businesses. Employees and a few CEOs circled the students, shaking hands and passing out hats, shirts and other company-branded gear. It was “signing day” at Cristo Rey Philadelphia, a college-prep […]
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Sep. 8, 2014 10:43 am
Philly Future Track Workforce Program to Engage Unemployed Young Adults
Philadelphia Streets Department‘s Philly Future Track program offers job-skill training and real-world work experience to those who are not currently enrolled in higher education and are unemployed. Applications for the program are due September 12 and applicants should be residents of Philadelphia and between the ages of 18-24 in order to maximize program benefits. The Philly […]
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Sep. 4, 2014 2:52 pm
Coalition to Raise Minimum Wage, 15 Now, Expands Philly Chapter
The local chapter of 15 Now, a national coalition advocating for a $15 per hour minimum wage, has made some notable gains since it first came to Philadelphia in February. The volunteer-run advocacy group launched a crowdfunding campaign and organized three “Neighborhood Action Groups” in North, West and South Philadelphia. It has also organized and […]
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Aug. 22, 2014 10:49 am
Events: Resources for Nonprofits and Social Entrepreneurs
Coalition U’s Networking for Resources Happy Hour On Wednesday, August 27, Coalition U — an initiative of the Urban Affairs Coalition created to help nonprofit organizations strengthen their infrastructure, build capacity, and maximize community impact — is hosting a Networking for Resources Happy Hour. The event will be an opportunity for nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs to exchange ideas, collaborate […]