Wednesday, March 25, 2009

2nd Annual Philly Spring Cleanup - April 4th!


Help to give Philadelphia a good spring cleaning! On April 4th from 9am-2pm, join Mayor Nutter and thousands of volunteers in neighborhoods across Philadelphia for the 2nd Annual Philly Spring Cleanup. Sign-up now to beautify your neighborhood!

Plant a Tree on Your Block!


TreeVitalize, a partnership to restore tree cover in Pennsylvania, invites you to join in the effort by planting a tree on your property. If you would like to participate, pick up an application at Cafe con Chocolate (on Snyder between 21st and 22nd Streets) and drop it back off there too. WPPNA will submit your application for you. Deadline: April 1, 2009.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Next Meeting!

WPPNA's next meeting is Wednesday, March 11 at 6:30pm at Cafe con Chocolate (on Snyder between 21st and 22nd Streets).

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

White-Williams Scholars: High School Stipend Program

Stipend Program

White-Williams Scholars' mission is to help public high school students maintain good grades, stay in school and concentrate on their studies. Students are given stipends to help them pay for supplies, books, food and other school-related expenses. Monthly stipends range from $50 to $75 in return for maintaining A's and B's in their classes.

Visit their website for guidelines and eligibility requirements: www.wwscholars.org/programs/stipend.php

Monday, March 2, 2009

Ellis Trust: Grants for Philadelphia High School Girls

About the Ellis Trust

The Ellis Trust is establishing a strong reputation for making a difference in the lives of high school girls in Philadelphia.

Eligibility and Guidelines

The mission of the Ellis Trust is to provide grants to girls from single parent families in need of aid to complete their high school education.

Application Forms

Application forms and instructions for tuition-based schools, Philadelphia charter high schools, Philadelphia public high schools, public and charter graduating 8th graders.

*2009-2010 Tuition Application Now Available!*