News & Highlights

Networks: Out & About...

What have our team members been up to recently?

  • Preston Roach and Shauna Roman attended the PANO (PA Association of Nonprofit Organizations) Annual Conference in State College. Shauna presented on the panel: "Engaging Consultants: A Workshop for Nonprofits".
  • Bethany Friedl and Joe Murphy presented at the Iowa APSE Conference. Their sessions were titled "Game On! Gamification and the Environmental Inventory Challenge" and "Level Up Your Job Coaching: Putting Gamification into Practice".
  • Joe Murphy and Chaz Elliott (DBH/IDS) presented a session titled "I'm Not Your Person!" at the National APSE conference in Dallas.  The group engaged in an open and honest conversation about the words we choose and the actions we take and how we can all promote empowerment, dignity and respect for people we have the privilege of supporting each day.

    In the Spotlight...

    The Sensory Series
    The Sensory Series is a collection of 10 recorded webinars designed to educate listeners about the differences we all experience in understanding and interpreting the world around us, and strategies we can use to assist us and others in navigating these differences.
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    We know that caring for our communities means more than the work we do every day — it means standing alongside our neighbors when times are tough.
    Many families continue to face challenges in accessing stable, nutritious food. In response, our team is joining local efforts to address food insecurity and strengthen the support networks that help people meet their basic needs.
    We’re volunteering, sharing resources, and highlighting the small acts of care that remind us how connected we all are.
    If you or someone you know could use support, or if you’d like to get involved, here are a few places to start:
    📍 Helpful Resources:
    City of Philadelphia: Find Food and Meals Near You
    211 Helpline: Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211.org for food, housing, and community resources

    Podcasts Delivered Straight to Your Inbox...

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    20 for 20 is a complimentary series of 20 inspirational podcasts - delivered monthly to your inbox, designed to allow you to reset, refresh, and refocus.  Sign up for 20 for 20 now.

    Muck to Mojo(opens in a new tab)

    This 6-episode podcast series, delivered to your inbox monthly,  shares tips and ideas to "Keep Our Sparkle During Tough Times". Sign up for Muck to Mojo now.

    Networks' Healing Circle(opens in a new tab)

    These Networks' "Healing Circle" recordings, delivered twice a month to your inbox, offer brief opportunities for meditation, reflection, and practice to help us feel better connected and to know we are not alone. Sign up for Networks' Healing Circle now.

    Updates from our Non-Profit Incubator Program groups...

    No updates right now. Please visit our Non-Profit Startup Support page for more info, and to support/donate to any of these groups.