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Apply for an Office of Reentry Partnerships microgrant by May 17, 2024

The Office of Reentry Partnerships provides microgrants to community-based organizations that are active members of the Philadelphia Reentry Coalition (PRC) and are committed to reentry work.

Five grants will be awarded at $20,000 each. Half of the grant funding ($10,000) will be distributed upon award and the remainder will be distributed after six months. Organizations applying for this grant must meet eligibility requirements. To learn more, view the grant guidelines.

Applications are being accepted online. The application deadline is May 17, 2024 at 5 p.m.

Report on comments regarding proposed health center in NE Philadelphia

Review public comments regarding a proposed new health center in Northeast Philadelphia.

We hire year round!

The Philadelphia Department of Human Services is committed to supporting the placement stability of children and youth in foster care and the juvenile justice systems. As part of this commitment, DHS regularly releases job announcements on the main phila.gov/jobs webpage to support our hiring efforts. Please either apply for an open position or sign up for job alerts. Please share these announcements with your networks.

You can also take a look at this jobs booklet to learn more about working at DHS.

Class Code Class Title Starting Salary Application Link
5A05 Social Work Services Trainee (General) (Bilingual) $44,467 Sign up to be notified when this position is posted.
5A07 Social Work Services Manager 2 (General) (Bilingual) $58,316 Sign up to be notified when this position is posted.
5B21 Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee (General) $47,319 Sign up to be notified when this position is posted.
5B23 Juvenile Detention Counselor 2 (General) $52,898 Sign up to be notified when this position is posted.

 

May 10 & 13: Public Input and Technical Hearings for TAP-R Proceeding

For more information on how to give input or to observe the May 10 & 13 hearings in the TAP-R Rate Proceeding to determine the appropriate surcharge to support lower rates for low-income customers, see this link.


TAP-R Reconcilation Public Input Hearing, immediately followed by Technical Hearing
May 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Hearings:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83254577708?pwd=QW1naVpsS0Zja2NiWXoxeG5xZCtSQT09

By phone: 267-831-0333
Meeting ID: 832 5457 7708
Passcode: 389286


Continuation of Public Input Hearing and/or Technical Hearing (if necessary)
May 13, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:oo PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Hearing(s):
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89926713905?pwd=N0N0SlM2SEEzMzhSdXZVUG1sZUYwQT09

By phone: 267-831-0333
Meeting ID: 899 2671 3905
Passcode: 633246

Upcoming events

  • May
    3
    Migration Madness Wissahickon
    10:00 am to 11:30 am

    Migration Madness Wissahickon

    May 3, 2024
    10:00 am to 11:30 am, 2 hours

    Migration Madness Walks

    Different Locations in Wissahickon Park

    Fridays at 10 am

    We will meet you at different locations in the Park and search for the many birds arriving or traveling through after the long winter.

    April 26- Harper’s Meadow, meet at Cedar’s House

    May 3- Valley Green Inn

    May 10- Tree House, 300 W Northwestern Ave

    May 17- Houston Meadow, meet at Houston Playground

    May 24- Saul Agricultural Fields, meet at Scout House, Wigard and Henry Ave

    May 31- Tree House, 300 W Northwestern Ave

  • May
    3
    Zero Hunger Fridays - Free Produce Distribution
    10:00 am to 3:00 pm
    Mi Salud Wellness Center, 200 E Wyoming Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120, USA

    Zero Hunger Fridays - Free Produce Distribution

    May 3, 2024
    10:00 am to 3:00 pm, 5 hours
    Mi Salud Wellness Center, 200 E Wyoming Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120, USA
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    Stop by the Mi Salud Wellness Center Resource Hub every Friday for: 
    • Free produce (various fruits and vegetables)
    • Free COVID-19 test kits
    • Free masks (surgical and respirator available)
    • Connections and resources for other health services

    Hub Entrance is on the corner of A St and Wyoming Avenue. Food is provided on a first come, first serve basis.
  • May
    4
    Community Park Sale
    11:00 am to 2:00 pm
    Bardascino Park, 1000 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA

    Community Park Sale

    May 4, 2024
    11:00 am to 2:00 pm, 3 hours
    Bardascino Park, 1000 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA
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    Organized by Friends of Bardascino Park. Spring cleaning? Sell your stuff at the community park sale. Spots are $15. The $15 benefits The Friends of Bardascino Park. Register today. 
  • May
    4
    CUA3 Event: “Self-Care Bingo”- Mother’s Day Brunch
    11:00 am to 2:00 pm
    Concilio, 141 E Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124, USA

    CUA3 Event: “Self-Care Bingo”- Mother’s Day Brunch

    May 4, 2024
    11:00 am to 2:00 pm, 3 hours
    Concilio, 141 E Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124, USA
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  • May
    4
    CUA 6: Monthly SF Event - Cinco de Mayo Community Fair
    12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
    251 E Bringhurst St, Philadelphia, PA 19144, USA

    CUA 6: Monthly SF Event - Cinco de Mayo Community Fair

    May 4, 2024
    12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, 4 hours
    251 E Bringhurst St, Philadelphia, PA 19144, USA
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    In Observance of Cinco de Mayo with Covanent House Inc. Food, fun entertainment, cartoon characters, face painting, community resource tables, DJ and more! Tabor SFCs Jasmine 267-443-0056 Robin 267-372-9805

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