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Let the LRC know — It’s Time to End Prison Gerrymandering
Generocity: Brenda Marrero - August 19, 2021 Over the last decade, the Public Interest Law Center has been at the forefront in protecting the right to vote in Pennsylvania. In 2012 we successfully challenged state legislative maps that needlessly split municipalities in violation of the Pennsylvania Constitution. In 2014 we permanently blocked enforcement of Pennsylvania’s strict photo ID requirement for voting, which would have disenfranchised hundreds of thousands of citize

Words Matter: Don’t Call People Felons, Prisoners, Or Inmates
Forbes: Erica Bryant and Raf Jefferson | August 16, 2021 Throughout history and across the world, dehumanizing language has facilitated the systemic, inhumane treatment of groups of people. This is certainly the case for people impacted by the U.S. criminal legal and immigration systems. Now, many people and organizations are moving away from using terms that objectify and make people’s involvement with these systems the defining feature of their identities. But many others—m

Community Forum: How Jobs Prevent Violence – Aug 24
PHENND: Billy Penn | August 17, 2021 Since last year, Philadelphia’s neighborhoods have been beset by an unrelenting wave of gun violence. The city has pledged almost $156 million to stop it. But will that funding be effective? Help us hold the city accountable for getting real results. Join Billy Penn and CeaseFirePA Education Fund, Tuesday, August 24 at 5:00 PM for a community forum on how getting people into good, stable jobs can help address Philadelphia’s gun crisis. Loc

Making Her Mark: Philadelphia Women Fight For the Vote – Aug 26
Join the Philadelphia Commission for Women and the Free Library of Philadelphia for a special evening of conversation to celebrate Women’s Equality Day and Making Her Mark: Philadelphia Women Fight For the Vote, highlighting materials from the Free Library and other special collections. Date and Time: Thursday, August 26, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM The exhibit’s research and development will be discussed alongside the digital project Suffrage. Race. Power. Unerased, which re-ce

Jefferson Health Shares Information on How to Engage and Support with People Who Have Autism
Sensory features are a part of the diagnostic criteria for individuals on the autism spectrum. Understanding these sensory features and how to support individuals on the autism spectrum who have a negative experience related to sensory features is important and can help guide interactions. While there are several variations of terms to describe sensory features and different patterns of sensory features, in these handouts, we will discuss three types: hyper-reactive, hypo-rea

Philadelphia Office of Reentry Partnerships Looking to Hire Executive Director
The Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives for Criminal Justice and Public Safety (CJPS) seeks a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the Executive Director of the Office of Reentry Partnerships. This individual will be a direct report to the Senior Director of the Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives for Criminal Justice and Public Safety and will be responsible for the development and implementation of the City’s plans, strategies, policies, and programs reg

Program Coordinator-Office Management and Special Projects (9/14)
Job Summary The Program Coordinator/Manager of Office Management and Special Projects is a critical member of the Lindy Center for Civic Engagement’s team. The position reports to the Assistant Director of Student Engagement. In this role, the Program Coordinator/Manager is responsible for office management of the Lindy Center for Civic Engagement and supports student engagement programs including student volunteerism, student leadership, and co-curricular civic engagement, s

Trainer and Partnerships Manager
ABOUT PLAYWORKS, At Playworks we believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. We are changing the school climate by leveraging the power of safe, fun, and healthy play at school every day. We create a place for every kid on the playground to feel included, be active, and build valuable social and emotional skills by partnering with schools, districts, and after-school programs through services including digital engagement, on-site coaches, professional tra

SNAP Outreach & Hotline Counselor (8/24)
Position Overview The SNAP Outreach & Hotline Counselor is a member of the Outreach team as well as the SNAP Hotline team. In this role they will conduct outreach to increase SNAP enrollment across the region and help thousands navigate the SNAP application process. This is a full time, exempt position reporting primarily to the Community Educator, but working closely with the SNAP Hotline Manager. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Community Outreach Support Community Ou