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=Parent Opportunities= This page is for free parent opportunities and grants that are specifically relevant to parents with children in schools in Philadelphia. If adding to, or editing, this page, please use posting formats.. The discussion tab of this page is not generally used or checked. If you have an issue for discussion, please see the links under "Discussion" to the left of this page.

Opportunities With Deadlines Ongoing Opportunities Opportunities for 2009-2010 School Year

= __Ongoing and Non-Date Specific Opportunities__=

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 * Advertise in the July edition of The Black Professionals Newspaper** Business card size ads are just $35.00!!


 * Radio Program Philly Word Live!! is looking for journalists to cover news stories and conduct interviews.** Your stories could be published today!!! Stories will include current events, press releases, feature articles, and interviews with local artists and public officials. *Some Journalism background required. Go to Phillywordlive.com to check out the website. For more info: Contact Ogbonna Hagins at phillywordlive@gmail.com [|journalist newsletter.pdf] (Cyndi 5/1)


 * Logan CDC/NAC is offering Trees to Area Blocks**. Under the umbrella of the Northwest Philadelphia Greening Initiative,we are offering FREE trees to residents in the Logan community. The types of trees were carefully selected and approved by the Fairmount Park Commission, and are especially designed for inner city environments. For an authorization form [|Click Here] (Tellis 5/1)


 * Job Opportunity for Men**. Black males with a Bachelors Degree Needed at Martin Luther King Jr. High School. (Black Females can also apply) Once hired individuals will be sent to a Fellow Program for a teacher certification. Interested applicants can mail or take resume with cover letter stating interest in teaching to:Mrs. Diviny @ Martin Luther King High School, 6100 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138. (Tellis 4/29)


 * Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health**. **Saturday afternoon, a full day or an overnights** **off.** FREE respite care. If you have a child or children receiving mental health services between the ages of 6 and 15 and you could use a Saturday afternoon, a full day or an overnight off, respite could be for you. FREERESPITECARE To request additional written information & a registration form please call any of these numbers:215-685-4734; 215-685-4746; 215-685-5502//.//


 * Philadelphia Department Of Public Health**. Is providing adapted smoke alarms to //qualified families// who need smoke alarms with flashing and/or vibrating signals. The Fire Department of Philadelphia is a collaborating partner, and will install the smoke alarms for the families who receive them. [|Click for information.] [|Click for application.] or call 215-204-3330. //Submitted by Crystal El.// (GMora 2/24).


 * Need Help With Filing Your Tax Returns**. Provided by The Benefit Bank. The Benefit Bank at Logan CDC offers assistance free of charge to all eligible residents by appointment only. For more information, please contact Carla Robinson at 215-457-3014 or carla@logancdc.org. More info


 * Target's Field Trip Grant:** Schools and educators are eligible to apply for up to $800. Applications for 2009-2010 to be available in August 2009. Visit the [|website] for more information.

**K - 12 Counselor Positions School District of Philadelphia**: I'm reaching out to you to spread the word that the School District of Philadelphia is recruiting guidance counselors. I would love to get some Hispanic, African, and African-American counselors. Email resumes and letters of interest to: wortiz@phila.k12.pa.us. //Submitted by Wilfredo Ortiz//. (Tellis 4/21)


 * Temporary College Student Hiring** The Philadelphia VA Regional Office is accepting complete applications for part-time temporary positions through the Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP), under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). These temporary positions are limited to one year, and may be extended (cannot exceed September 30, 2010). Please click here for more information.

= __Opportunities With Deadlines__=

=__Opportunities for 2009-2010 School Year__=

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 * Parents 'R' Equal Partners Program** The Office of Parent, Family, and Community Engagement ensures the engagement of parents and supports effective family, school, and community partnerships. Starting in September 2009, the District asks that one volunteer parent (and one alternate) **//per school//** serve on a District-wide Parents 'R' Equal Partners (PREP) Team. Please click here for more information. (lzdravkovic 5/19)

Grants of up to $5000 are available to support arts projects in Philadelphia K-12 public schools during the 2009-2010 school year through PCCY Picasso Project. Staff at schools with less than 1.5 arts teachers may apply. Grant applications are due November 16, 2009. Grant Support Help Sessions will be held October 5-8. We ask your help in disseminating to your staff this information. [|Click here] for details, application and eligibility guidelines or go to [] ; contact the Picasso Project Coordinator at gretchenelise@pccy.org or (215) 563 5848 x 22.
 * $5000 PCCY Picasso Project Arts Grants Available to Schools:**