Pa. AG's plan to reduce recidivism taking form
January 17, 2019, John N. Mitchell- The Philadelphia Tribune When Pennsylvania State Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced the formation of the PA Reentry Council (PARC) in May 2017, he did so with designs on reducing the high rate of recidivism in the state (60 percent) that contributes to the national rate of 68 percent. On Thursday, Shapiro introduced some of the first steps toward that goal. Appearing with Brian Hudson, PA Housing and Finance Agency (PHFA) Executive Dir
The JEVS Human Services IT Pre-Apprenticeship Program starts January 28th!
The JEVS Human Services IT Pre-Apprenticeship Program starts January 28th! The program is a 5-month, no-cost training program in IT for 18- to 24-year-olds in Philadelphia with a high school credential (or close to earning one). The program provides foundational information technology (IT) training and professional development to help young adults transition into a registered apprenticeship, college, or the workforce. Consists of three months of classroom instruction and two
READINESS, IMPLEMENTATION, AND SUSTAINABILITY FOR EFFECTIVENESS (RISE) WILL HELP ORGANIZATIONS IN PH
We are excited to announce the official launch of the RISE Partnership. RISE stands for Readiness, Implementation, Sustainability for Effectiveness and is an effort to strengthen nonprofit organizations in the Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey region. The RISE Partnership builds on BECI (the Building Evaluation Capacity Initiative), which has been working with organizations in the region for the past eight years. The RISE Partnership will continue to provide a rang
Homeless Assistance Fund, Inc. FY2020 Funding Application / Info Session
Homeless Assistance Fund, Inc. FY2020 Funding Application For grant period: 7/1/19-6/30/21 Application Deadline: Friday, March 1, 2019 Applicant Information Session: Friday, January 25, 2019 (10:00-11:30) The Homeless Assistance Fund, Inc. (HAFI) supports programs in Philadelphia that remove barriers facing families and individuals who are experiencing homelessness in their quest for permanent housing. For questions about HAFI and to RSVP for the Applicant Information Session
The Prison Society is hiring!
Position: Prison Programming Director Salary: $65,000 Deadline: February 4, 2019 1) Within 2 months, you will successfully assume the management of our two current prison programs. 2) Within 8 months, you will develop a plan for enhancing all programs to present to your manager, the Executive Director and also to staff, consultants, partners, and volunteers. 3) Within 18 months, you will assess if there are gaps in our current prison programming across the state that the Soci
Rehabilitation through Spirituality and Faith: Why isn’t the Prison and Reentry Reform Movement Focu
January 16, 2019, Caterina Roman and John Roman - Berkeley Center Since the origins of penitentiaries in Europe and America in the 1700s, individuals affiliated with religious institutions have been providing care and support for incarcerated and released prisoners. Fortunately, we have moved past the thinking of the original Quaker penal regimes which held that solitude and silence could bring about spiritual conversion such that dishonest men and women would become virtuous
This newly revived cash assistance program for poor Pennsylvanians is at risk again
January 15, 2019, Grace Shallow- Generocity The roughly $200 Susan Brown receives every month from the state’s general assistance program buys her more than just groceries and rent. It affords her a sense of independence. “I feel like an adult, like I’m participating in my own life,” said Brown, a 53-year-old Project HOME resident who asked to be identified by a different name due to privacy and safety concerns. General assistance helps people with disabilities and their care
Now You Can Blog from Everywhere!
We’ve made it quick and convenient for you to manage your blog from anywhere. In this blog post we’ll share the ways you can post to your Wix Blog. Blogging from Your Wix Blog Dashboard On the dashboard, you have everything you need to manage your blog in one place. You can create new posts, set categories and more. To head to your Dashboard, open the Wix Editor and click on Blog > Posts. Blogging from Your Published Site Did you know that you can blog right from your publish
Design a Stunning Blog
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