Where Do We Go From Here?

“Now a lot of us are preachers, and all of us have our moral convictions and concerns, and so often we have problems with power. But there is nothing wrong with power if power is used correctly.

You see, what happened is that some of our philosophers got off base. And one of the great problems of history is that the concepts of love and power have usually been contrasted as opposites, polar opposites, so that love is identified with a resignation of power, and power with a denial of love.
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Now, we got to get this thing right. What is needed is a realization that power without love is reckless and abusive, and that love without power is sentimental and anemic. Power at its best, power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice, and justice at its best is love correcting everything that stands against love. And this is what we must see as we move on.”

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Southern Christian Leadership Conference Speech: Where Do We Go From Here?
August 16, 1967, Atlanta, Georgia

Intergenerational Trauma: Science and Cycles

• Thurs., Feb. 12
• 10:00-11:30am
• Zoom

Building Shared Solutions: A Presentation on PA’s Housing Action Plan and Conversation with Our Commissioners

• Fri., Feb. 13
• 9:15-11:30am
• Community Partners Center, Colmar

Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices: Supporting Our Work and Helping the Helpers

• Wed., Feb. 25
• 10:00am-12:00pm
• Zoom

Collaborative Connections

• Thurs., Feb. 26
• 4:00-5:30pm
• Lakeside, North Wales, PA

C3 | Monthly Giving: Your Nonprofit Sustainability Plan

• Thurs., March 12
• 9:30-10:30am
• Zoom

Financial and Governance Essentials for Senior Leaders and Boards Members

• Wed., March 25
• 5:30-7:30pm
• Woods Services Training Center

Mental Health Partnerships | Certified Peer Specialist Employment & Impact Survey

Mental Health Partnerships is gathering information from community-based organizations and employers to better understand how Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) are currently being employed, supported, and integrated into services.

Your responses will help MHP identify opportunities to strengthen the peer workforce across our communities and demonstrate how impactful CPS are to organizations.

This survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Your responses and logos will be used in marketing materials and in discussions with policymakers so they can continue to uplift the profession and make the case for sustained investment in the peer workforce. Take the survey!

Share Food Program | Friday Advocacy Call Series

Join Share Food Program’s Friday Advocacy Call Series with George Matysik, Executive Director of Share Food Program, and Andrew Wisniewski, Senior Associate at Bellevue Strategies!

This Call Series will provide:

• Updates on the state budget and federal policy
• Actions you can take to assist in advocacy efforts
• Community with fellow Share Food partner organizations

Feel free to invite volunteers, board members, staff, clients, or anyone else you think would benefit by this conversation. They will not be recording, and candid conversation and questions are very much encouraged. Register here!

Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce | February Legislative Affairs Series Luncheon

Join Senator Tracy Pennycuick and State Representative Milou Mackenzie and hear the latest on legislative initiatives and policy priorities that impact you and your community. Get your questions answered in an interactive Q&A.

• Thurs., Feb. 12 | 12:00-1:30pm
• Red Hill Fire Company / Social Club
• Register Now

Housing Alliance of PA | February Legislative Affairs Series Luncheon

• Thurs., Feb. 12

• 2:00-3:00pm

• Register Here

Join this state policy update on efforts to limit access to eviction records and address unsheltered homelessness in Pennsylvania. This webinar will provide an overview of current and proposed legislation, explain why limiting access to eviction records matters for housing stability, and outline budget priorities related to humane encampment resolution strategies.

As part of the Housing Alliance of PA’s ongoing policy update webinar series, they will also highlight key advocacy opportunities and ways to engage in the months ahead.

CCATE and HealthSpark Foundation | Community Assembly: Reflect, Connect, and Stand with our Neighbors

January 27 marks one year since the first deportation in Montgomery County and the first community meeting convened at CCATE, which brought together residents and representatives from all levels of government.

In recognition of this milestone, CCATE and HealthSpark Foundation invite you to attend a community assembly to reflect on the past year, share information, and engage in a cross-sector dialogue addressing current and future challenges facing our community. Now is a time to demonstrate our unity and strength- and our collective resolve to protect and support all of our neighbors.

• Thurs., Feb. 19
• 7:00-9:00pm
• Health Spark Foundation, 2506 N Broad Street, Suite 206, Colmar, PA 18915

Representatives from local, county, state, and federal government, as well as community and organizational leaders, will be in attendance.

Confirm your participation by February 5, 2026 to [email protected] and [email protected].

Campaign For Trauma-Informed Policy And Practice (CTIPP) | Advocacy Day

Join CTIPP for their first Congressional Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C, and advocate for national trauma-informed policies with local impact!

• Thurs., March 26
• 9:00am ET
• Learn more and register here

Strong Minds, Bright Futures | Lancaster County Community Dialog for Stronger Children’s Mental Health

• Tues., Feb. 10
• 5:00-7:00pm
• Burrowes Elementary School, Lancaster
• Register Here!

Planned Parenthood Keystone’s Rainbow Room | Castles in the Sky: A Queer Prom on Cloud Nine

• Sat., Feb. 21, 7:00-10:00pm
• Michener Art Museum, Doylestown
• Register here!

Learn More About Bucks for Kids!

Kids and teens in the care of Bucks County Children & Youth Agency get a rough start in life, having suffered neglect, abuse, or trauma. Bucks for Kids partners with C&Y caseworkers to fund the individual “extras” these kids need.

While Bucks County pays for housing, food, and medical care, foster parents only receive about $16 per day. They can’t afford “extras” that normalize life for these kids – some of whose parents are absent, disabled, or incarcerated. This is where Bucks for Kids comes in. Learn more!

Parents Empowered for Change

Parents Empowered for Change is a leadership program that unites parents to advocate for children in ways that benefit them and their communities – by supporting parents to be powerful change agents. Every person raising a child is welcome and needed to unite for real change for kids!

Parents Empowered for Change also connects parents – graduates of the program or not – to activism that gets children what they need and deserve: a fair shot at life. Children First has a long history of supporting parents and fighting for what children need to thrive, and there are only a few things stronger than parent power! Learn more!

Victim Services Center of Montgomery County | FREE Virtual Support Group for Adult Survivors of Sexual Assault

• Tuesdays from March 3 to April 7
• 6:30-8:00pm
• Learn more

Montgomery County Community College | Sealant Saturday!

• Sat., March 21
• 9:00am-1:00pm
• Montgomery County College Dental Hygiene Clinic
• Space is limited: Call (215) 641-6483 to schedule

View the Dental Hygiene Clinic Flyer for additional services and contact Kelly Barina, RDH, Dental Hygiene Clinic Manager for Montgomery County Community College, with any questions: (215) 641-6483 or [email protected].

Shared Wellness | Life Sharing Opportunities

Learn more about life sharing through Shared Wellness!

Inglis | Home Modifications for Independence

Inglis’ Home Modifications for Independence (HMI) Program assists homeowners and renters in remaining independent by making grant-funded home modifications. This program caters to individuals with various disabilities, those living with traumatic spinal cord injuries, and older adults. Learn more about HMI!

Jaisohn Center | Multi-Lingual Services

The Philip Jaisohn Memorial Foundation (Jaisohn Center) has become the premier health and human services organization of the Asian American community. They offer a range of medical and social services with multi-lingual staff. Learn more!

Jaisohn Medical Center providers speak:

• English
• Korean
• Spanish (Dr. Jamie Paik)
• Creole (Martha Francois, NP)
• Mandarin/Spanish (Chih-Cheng Wu, UPenn Lauder NP fellow/intern)

Other Jaisohn staff speak:

• English
• Korean
• Mandarin
• Cantonese
• Bengali (new hire)
• Urdu & Hindi (new hire)

The Jaisohn Senior Center instructor & volunteers speak:

• Tagalog and Mandarin/Cantonese

Family Services of Bucks Country | Quakertown Office Services

• Contact Intake: (215) 268-3156
• Address: 134-B Mill Road, Quakertown, PA 18951

BCOC | Fresh Connect Bucks County Winter Hours

• Jan. 1-March 27
• Learn more!

Access Services | Answering the Call Townhall Series: Call to Action

• Fri., Feb. 27
• 9:00am-12:00pm
• Community Partners Center, Colmar
• Register Here!

As homelessness rises and service coordination gaps persist, faith leaders and community connectors are eager to act but need tools to do so effectively. Access Services leaders are hosting a conversation series with community and faith leaders to help amplify efforts and drive systems-level change for the unhoused. Join this conversation! Food will be provided.

Manna on Main Street | Expanded Market Hours!

Manna has launched new hours for In-person Shopping in Manna’s Market. They’ve added 6.5 more hours for in-person shopping every week, which allows them to now serve 280 households per week, up from 200 with their previous hours!

In-Person Shopping Hours:

• Monday: 3:00pm – 7:00pm
• Tuesday: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
• Wednesday: 3:00pm – 7:00pm
• Thursday: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
• Saturday: 9:30am – 12:00pm

VITA | Free Tax Preparation Services: Bucks and MontCo

• Bucks County Information
• MontCo: CADCOM’s VITA program offers free Federal and State tax preparation with secure electronic filing and direct deposit in approximately 10 days, along with other related services at their Norristown and Willow Grove sites. All of their tax preparers are IRS-trained and certified. For service in Norristown during the regular tax preparation season, please call 211 or (610) 277-6363, ext 115 for an appointment. For service in Willow Grove please call 211 for an appointment. (Regular tax preparation season: January through April 15th)

SPARK Senior Centers of Montgomery County | Support & Resources Available

• Tax Preparation Service: SPARK will host this free service at each Center, with appointments starting in early February 2026. Generally, this service is open to low- to moderate-income income households under $65,000/year.
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): LIHEAP is a seasonal program offering eligible households a grant toward heating costs. The LIHEAP application season will run through April 10, 2026. Schedule an appointment with Tara for assistance with eligibility and applications. More info is available at: bit.ly/4oxgEWW.

Art4Me at Montco SAAC

Learn more about Art4Me, an inclusive art therapy program specially designed for Montco SAAC members experiencing cognitive decline.

Through a blend of engaging art education and guided hands-on art-making, Art4Me fosters a creative space where individuals can reconnect with their inner strengths, ignite joy, and reinforce cognitive skills.

Generations of Indian Valley | Health Screenings and Spa Services at Generations

Free blood pressure checks are provided by Abington Health Services, and held the 3rd Monday of the month, beginning at 11:15am. First come, first serve; sign up on the posted sign-in sheet at the Ridgeview Room and the nurse will call you in.

On The Move is an outpatient physical therapy clinic that provides a variety of services (pain relief, balance/falls risk, vestibular training, strengthening, conditioning, flexibility and much more!). No referrals needed, accepts most major insurances. To schedule an appointment at Generations, in your home, or in their mobile clinic, please call 267-932-8857 or book through their website: www.otmpt.com/contact-us.

Learn about their spa services, including Group Acupuncture for Pain Relief, Meditation & Self-Healing, and Massages!

Bucks County | Black History Month in Bucks County

Thank you to Bucks County Housing Group for these reflections and opportunities to learn more this February!

“Housing has long been at the center of the fight for racial equity in the United States, and Bucks County is no exception. From early segregation to landmark efforts in integration, the region’s history reflects both the challenges and the progress made in achieving fair housing for all. As we recognize Black History Month, we highlight key moments in our community’s housing history—moments that continue to shape the fight for equitable housing today and inspire the work we do every day.”

Read more, including events this month!

Montgomery County | Black History Month

2026 National Theme: Celebrating 100 Years of Black History

The 2026 Black History Month theme, A Century of Black History Commemorations, marks a historic milestone that reflects one hundred years of national efforts to study, honor, and commemorate the history, culture, and contributions of people of African descent.

This year’s theme invites reflection on the power of Black history commemorations in shaping identity, fostering pride, and transforming how Black communities see themselves and how the broader public understands their contributions. From early observances such as Jubilee Day, Watch Night, and Juneteenth, to the nationwide recognition of Black History Month, these commemorations have served as vital tools for education, resistance, and empowerment.

Learn more and join the virtual and in-person gatherings and celebrations in Montgomery County this month!

Partnership for Transportation | Liberty Bell Trailblazers Project Advisory Group

• Tues., Feb. 10
• 6:30-7:30pm
• Zoom
• Register Here!

Join Partnership for Transportation for the kickoff meeting of the Liberty Bell Trailblazers Project Advisory Group! This informal online gathering of local advocates, interested citizens, and regional stakeholders will help develop the project, as well as being a forum for discussion and information sharing

Montgomery County | 2026 State of Montgomery County

• Wed., Feb. 11
• 10:00-11:30am
• Montgomery County Community College, Montco Cultural Center Theatre, 1313 Morris Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422

Progress doesn’t happen alone—it takes all of us. Over the past year, Montgomery County has made meaningful strides to address the issues that matter most: reducing housing insecurity, supporting economic revitalization, preserving health and well being, and making government more open and accessible. These accomplishments were only possible because of you: leaders, partners, advocates, and residents.

Join Montgomery County Commissioners Jamila H. Winder, Neil K. Makhija, Thomas DiBello, and our County Row Officers to celebrate these successes and the stories—and people—behind them.

The 2026 State of the County will highlight the voices and experiences that have driven change and reflect on how far we’ve come and where we’ll go next—together! Learn more and register here!

Save the Date: Her Voice, Her Power: Women Leading Change Across Communities

• Thursday, March 5, 2026
• 4:00-6:30pm
• Registration, Location, and Other Details to Come

Join this inspiring gathering that brings women together to amplify voices, share power, and spark action across workplaces and communities. Her Voice, Her Power is more than an event—it’s a moment to reflect, connect, and recommit to advancing gender equity, belonging, and equitable access where we live and lead.

Come to…

• Be energized by real conversations and shared experiences with women changemakers
• Gain practical strategies from our experienced panel to advocate for equity and inclusion in your sphere of influence
• Build meaningful connections and cross-sector community
• Leave with connections, clarity, courage, and a plan you can act on immediately

HealthSpark Foundation | Save the Date: Network & Nurture

• Wed., March 11
• 5:00-7:30pm
• RSVP Here!

Join HealthSpark Foundation for this event uplifting small and minority-owned businesses and nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County!

The event, called Network & Nurture, will offer information on financial resources, technical assistance and capacity building, and facilitated networking with funders and investors, specifically geared towards supporting organizations with historical limited access to capital.

VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn | 2 Grant Opportunities!

General Operating Grants Spring 2026

• Organization focuses on North Penn Health/Human Services
• 1-year grant up to $20,000
• Verbal (Zoom) application process for returning Spring 2025 grantees. All other interested applicants may submit email inquiry by February 13, 2026.

Flexible Program Grants Spring 2026

• Program(s) focuses on North Penn Health/Human Services
• 1-year grant up to $20,000
• Verbal (Zoom) application process for returning Spring 2025 grantees. All other interested applicants may submit email inquiry by February 13, 2026.

Read more about these two opportunities, and the VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn!

Foundations Community Partnership | 3 Opportunities!

Nonprofit Growth Grants: 2 Funding Opportunities!

Organizational Development

• Board Training
• Executive & Custom Coaching
• Financial Planning
• Strategic & Succession Planning

Professional Development Opportunities

• Certificate in Nonprofit Management at La Salle University Tuition Assistance
• Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership at La Salle University Tuition Assistance
• Master of Arts in Management and Organizational Leadership at Delaware Valley University Tuition Assistance
• Propose a certificate program that meets your specific needs
• Workshop & Conference Scholarships

Note: Your organization must have received a grant from FCP within the past 5 years to be eligible for master’s degree tuition assistance. Learn more about both opportunities here!

Emergency Action Grants

These grants range in value up to $10,000 to address an unanticipated reduction in public funding or a non-reimbursable catastrophic event impacting direct delivery of services. Learn more!

Montco 2040 Implementation Grant Program

Montgomery County’s Montco 2040 Implementation Grant Program is back again for a new cycle of funding in 2026. The budget for this popular program is $2.75 million. The focus categories and allowable projects are unchanged from last year. New this year, however, is a scoring prioritization of projects that increase livability in areas with new housing—increasingly important as local concerns about housing affordability and the ability to house a growing population linger. Learn more!

Nonprofit Repositioning Fund | Seed, Exploratory, and Implementation Awards

The Nonprofit Repositioning Fund is a pooled-funding effort by local philanthropic organizations to improve the capacity, effectiveness, and financial sustainability of nonprofits in the Greater Philadelphia area.

The Fund, administered by SeaChange Capital Partners, offers grants at three levels, including Seed Awards of up to $2,500, Exploratory Awards with an average grant size of $25,000, and Implementation Awards that average $35,000. These grants support technical assistance and one-time costs associated with repositioning activities among two or more nonprofits serving Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and/or Philadelphia counties. Learn more!

T-Mobile | Hometown Grants

T-Mobile Hometown Grants is investing $25M in 500 rural towns over 5 years to jumpstart projects and build stronger communities. Grants will help fund projects that foster local connections, like technology upgrades, outdoor spaces, the arts, and community centers. Learn more!

Along the Way PA is Hiring!

Learn more and join this mission-driven team!

Children First | 2 Job Opportunities!

Children First is a dynamic, fast-paced child advocacy organization focused on improving the lives of children by building support and momentum to improve local, state and/or federal policies that can promote racial and economic equity for children as they grow up in southeastern Pennsylvania.

Through bipartisan advocacy, they have a record of winning scale level changes. To be successful at Children First you must enjoy collaborating and helping coworkers do their best and contribute to a respectful workplace that values a commitment to racial diversity, having fun, and making an impact.

Learn more about their open positions:

• Mental Health Campaign Director
• Pa’Lante: Community Fellowship for Emerging Leaders

Prism Reports | After second killing by federal agents, Twin Cities resist in love and rage

During a press conference on Sunday, Walz described the shooting as “sickening” and demanded that ICE leave the state.

“What side do you want to be on?” Walz asked Americans in another press conference. “The side of an all-powerful federal government that can kill, injure, menace, and kidnap its citizens off the streets? Or on the side of a nurse at the VA hospital who died bearing witness to such government? Or the side of a mother whose last words were, ‘I’m not mad at you’? The side of tens of thousands of peaceful citizens who showed up to march when the windchill was 40 below because they love this state and they love this country?” Read more.

Photo Credit: Jeff Wheeler/The Minnesota Star Tribune

TMA Bucks | 2 Updates

• Get traffic information as it happens by signing up for personal alerts at http://www.511pa.com. Motorists can also check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles at 511PA which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. Stay safe this winter season!

• State law enforcement is reminding individuals that electric scooters are largely illegal to operate on public land. Under current state law, electric scooters are classified as vehicles, which requires them to be titled and registered through PennDOT, and they must meet specific equipment and inspection standards. Learn more.

T&F Online | Record costs: examining the impact of eviction filings for tenants and their families

“Landlords file millions of eviction cases each year in the United States, yet little is known about the consequences of eviction filings for the tenants who resist them. Using concept mapping and survey methods, this study examines the costs and losses that Pennsylvania tenants and their families encountered after their landlords filed eviction cases against them. By focusing on tenants in the ‘best-case scenario’ – meaning they received legal representation and their cases were resolved with favorable or neutral outcomes – we attempt to disentangle the impact of eviction filings from adverse court outcomes. We conclude that regardless of case outcome, eviction filings trigger far-reaching and lasting consequences for tenant households, including immediate and long-term threats to housing stability, health, relationships, and financial security. These findings highlight how current eviction prevention strategies do not take into account the harms that accrue to tenants in the absence of court-ordered eviction, providing compelling evidence for harm reduction policies such as eviction record-sealing.” Read more.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy | Retreating From Race (soft paywall)

Nearly two-thirds of 408 nonprofit leaders surveyed by the Center for Effective Philanthropy this summer said they had experienced, or anticipated experiencing, pressure from funders to change how they talk to the broader public about their work.

Funders don’t appear to just be pushing grantees to send a different message. Following the election and into the first months of Trump’s second term, a significant number of grant makers changed their own language, watering down how they depict their work related to social justice, according to a study by the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy.

Some Grant Makers Remain Unbowed | In the months following the executive order, Rey Ramsey, president of the Nathan Cummings Foundation, like many of his peers, sought legal guidance. Ramsey was in charge of leading the grant maker’s commitment to racial, environmental, and economic justice, or REEJ, a strategy that had been adopted in 2022, and needed certainty that the philanthropy’s grant-making practices were within the law.

The lawyers confirmed what Ramsey, also a lawyer, already believed: The foundation’s practices—it does not make grants strictly on the basis of race—were entirely legal.

While risk assessments of legal exposure are prudent, they can “run amok” and cause leaders to veer from their core values out of fear, he says.

“Our beliefs are not seasonally adjustable,” he says. Read more.

Share-A-Ride

Sign up for Share-A-Ride trip planner to explore your commute options, including carpools, vanpools, and updated transit routes.

For questions about the Share-A-Ride program, contact Lucas at [email protected]. Thank you to Partnership For Transportation for sharing!

National Council of Nonprofits + FRIED The Burnout Podcast | This Is Your Brain on Burnout: Why Nonprofit Work Hits So Hard and What Actually Helps

“Under chronic stress, the brain shifts into survival mode. The amygdala, the part of the brain responsible for threat detection, grows and becomes more reactive. You are quicker to feel overwhelmed, irritated, or defensive. Meanwhile, the prefrontal cortex, the part responsible for decision making, planning, empathy, and perspective, shrinks (as in, literally gets measurably smaller!) and starts to go offline.”

Read more and listen to the podcast, This Is Your Brain on Burnout.

National Council of Nonprofits | When Resolutions Feel Like a Joke: Burnout, Resentment, and the Nonprofit Reality from 2025

“Resentment gets a bad rap. We are told it is toxic and unprofessional. We’re told to search for gratitude instead. But resentment is not a character flaw. It is data. It shows up when your effort has outpaced your capacity for too long. It appears when expectations have quietly become impossible and no one has adjusted them, including you.

In burnout recovery work, resentment is often the most transformative emotion. Not because it feels good, but because it points directly to where boundaries are broken, values are compromised, and systems are asking humans to behave like machines.” Read more.

TCN | Courageous Conversations: Turning Tensions Into Teamwork

• Tues., Feb. 3
• 10:00-11:00am
• Register Here!

Interfaith Philadelphia | Everyday Faith: Learn about Muslim Holy Days

• Wed., Feb. 4
• 3:30-5:00pm (Virtual)
• Learn more, and join this session!

Everyday Faith is an interactive workshop series designed to expand your understanding of the many ways people live and practice their faith in everyday life.

In this session, the presenters all come from different Muslim traditions, offering an opportunity to see the rich diversity within Islam itself. Their perspectives illustrate how people who share a broad religious identity can still experience, express, and practice their faith in profoundly distinct ways.

National Council for Mental Wellbeing | Mental Health First Aid: Adult MHFA

• Tues., Feb. 24
• 9:00am-3:30pm
• Learn more!
• Registration is full, email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist!

Planned Parenthood Keystone’s Rainbow Room | Community Education & Training

Planned Parenthood Keystone’s Rainbow Room is a trusted provider of award-winning, evidence-based, developmentally appropriate, sex education, and community outreach & trainings for schools & youth-serving organizations. Learn more from their 2-page flyer!