APOST Fall Conference
We are looking forward to seeing you at the APOST Fall Conference! The APOST Fall Conference for Out-of-School Time (OST) is a professional development conference that shares best practices in youth development. The conference is open to youth practitioners who want to increase their skills in working with youth in out-of-school time programs or mentoring relationships. We have an exciting day planned filled with great topics, wonderful presenters, networking opportunities, and more! Get ready for fall programming with Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time!
This fall, we're proud to present Julius Boatwright as the Keynote Speaker, and a growing partner of APOST. Julius is the Founder and CEO of Steel Smiling, an organization that works to bridge the gap between the black community and mental health supports through education, advocacy, and awareness. Julius has received awards from the NAACP, Black Enterprise, and BMe, and has had his work featured on media outlets such as the Huffington Post, NPR, and TEDxPittsburgh. With his expertise in community trauma, Julius will set the tone for the day by discussing how we all can play a part in working to heal our communities.
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Lights On Afterschool
Lights On Afterschool is a national day to celebrate all of the great things happening afterschool. On October 24th, 2019, afterschool programs across the nation will host events inviting community members to experience afterschool first hand. APOST is able to support organizations that are planning to host events with a small stipend, along with Lights On t-shirts, art activity materials, and marketing for the event. Last year our region hosted over 25 events! This year will you join us?
Click here to host a Lights On Afterschool celebration.
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HOST Grant
The Healthy Helper Award is a chance for United Way to fund a creative project related to youth wellness. This grant is open to all out-of-school time providers participating in the Healthy Out-of-School Time (HOST) program with UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and United Way. Please be creative and thoughtful in your project. All projects will undergo review and be selected via the Healthy Helper Award Committee.
Click here to find out more information on how to apply.
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Grants
The Calvin K. Kazanjian Economics Foundation: grants to increase economic literacy. Deadline: September 15th
Barney Family Foundation Grants: support to benefit children in grades K-8, with emphasis on creating opportunities for better education. Deadline: September 30th
Hershey's Heartwarming Action: funding for ideas that jumpstart inclusion, empathy and kindness in your school or community. Deadline: October 31st
AAUW Community Action: grants that address issues related to the needs of women and girls. Deadline: December 1st
AMS Epsilon Fund: support of summer mathematics programs for high school students. Deadline: December 15th
Save-a-lot: sponsorships and grants for hunger relief, environmental stewardship, health and wellness, and more. Deadline: Rolling
Empatico: Amazon giftcards for programs utilizing the Empatico online platform to build empathy. Deadline: Rolling
FLEET: Mini-grants for STEM programs. Deadline: Rolling
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You Decide
Engaging parents can be tough. In a recent survey by ClassTag, 48% of primary teachers report that about a quarter of families are "hard to reach and engage." Check out this new app that is helping educators bridge the gap.
Click here to read more.
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