Category Archives: opportunity

2013-2014 PA Education Policy Fellowship Program

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From the Education Policy and Leadership Center (http://www.eplc.org): Applications are available now for the 2013-2014 Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP; http://www.eplc.org/leadership-programs/education-policy-fellowship-program/about-the-program/).  The Education Policy Fellowship Program is sponsored in Pennsylvania by The Education Policy and Leadership Center (EPLC). With more … Continue reading →

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GreenFaith Fellowship Program—Application Deadline Extended to June 15

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From GreenFaith (http://greenfaith.org): GreenFaith has extended the application deadline for the Fellowship Program to June 15. Over 110 Fellows – from Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist and Unitarian Universalist backgrounds have taken part – from over 35 states, 3 Canadian … Continue reading →

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Share Your Stories of Mothers Fighting Poverty in Your Community

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From the National Council of Churches’ Poverty Initiative (http://www.nccendpoverty.org/index.html): Do you know a mother who is fighting poverty or alleviating suffering in her community? Please email back (info@nccendpoverty.org) and share a story highlighting her resilience, courage, leadership, and love. All stories received … Continue reading →

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Read Stories of Those Affected by Workforce Program Cuts; Submit Your Own Story

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From the National Skills Coalition (http://www.nationalskillscoalition.org): Folks around the country are already feeling the impact of cuts made by the sequester to workforce development programs. These programs are designed to help those out of work get retrained and hired for … Continue reading →

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Share Stories of Real People Hurt by Domestic Spending Cuts

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From NETWORK (http://www.networklobby.org): As NETWORK continues our work to bring about greater economic equity, including protection of persons at the margins who struggle to meet day-to-day needs, we are enlisting your help in providing real stories of people who are … Continue reading →

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Opportunity! Pennsylvania Sunshine Solar Rebate Program

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From GreenFaith (http://greenfaith.org): GreenFaith’s Energy Services Program has helped over two dozen faith facilities and fifty households “go solar” at zero cost. Now, Pennsylvania faith-based institutions and non-profits can receive a zero-cost solar installation through GreenFaith.  Register now to have … Continue reading →

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Opportunity! Take Online Survey to Gauge Opinion about Pennsylvania’s Water Resources

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Pennsylvanians can express their opinions about the state’s water resources by filling out a brief online survey conducted by Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences and several partner agencies. Researchers are interested in learning what residents … Continue reading →

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The Story Project – Homeless No More: Stories Needed!

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From the People’s Emergency Center (http://www.pec-cares.org): Personal stories plus data equals a compelling story that policy makers listen to! We have the data, but we do not have the personal stories. With the coming state and federal budget advocacy battles, we … Continue reading →

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GreenFaith Certification for Congregations

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From GreenFaith (http://greenfaith.org): We’re thrilled to welcome the 19 faith communities that joined the GreenFaith Certification Program in 2012. They are from 14 states and 7 denominations. They range from a rural church in Hawaii to a prominent synagogue in … Continue reading →

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Out with the Old: Recycling Cell Phones, Laptops, TVs…

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

Tom Joseph, Public News Service-PA Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/30120-1 (12/31/12) PHILADELPHIA – The phrase “Out with the old, in with the new” takes on a whole new meaning when the topic is electronic gear. A new national certification program ensures that … Continue reading →

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