News & Publications

We are pleased to bring you the latest news and information about the work that the Urban Affairs Coalition is doing in the community.

For further media information and/or questions, please contact: Brandon Johnson by phone at 215-851-1931 or by email at bjohnson2@uac.org.

News

Presenting with Power and Influence
July 19, 2016
If you were better at public speaking, would your business grow? Does your job require you to speak to large groups of people? Do you present your best possible impression when meeting with clients...
UAC Partners with Young Involved Philadelphia (YIP) to Affect Positive Change with Civics Action Installation
July 18, 2016
Philly Civics Action is a community engagement initiative sponsored by UAC, YIP and the Philadelphia DNC Host Committee asking Philadelphians to answer the question “What will be the legacy of the...
Coalition U: Creating a Sustainable Fundraising Plan
July 18, 2016
On Wednesday, July 13, UAC held Coalition U: Creating a Sustainable Fundraising Program.The first session co-sponsored by Wells Fargo focused on The Key to Planning. Attendees heard from...
Philadelphia 2016 DNC Host Committee
July 18, 2016
PHILADELPHIA, PA - The Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee for the Democratic National Convention today introduced two program partnerships facilitated by the Host Committee that create unique...
Committee of Seventy
July 18, 2016
Voices of Voting is a fun, interactive (and completely FREE) short play commissioned by Committee of Seventy and written and directed by the award-winning artistic director David Bradley....
Entrepreneur Works
July 18, 2016
PIDC: Buying Commercial Real Estate for Your Business Tuesday, July 19th, 7:30am-10:00am Learn from an experienced real estate attorney about how to protect your business when purchasing commercial...
Pitch & Brew July 26, 12:30pm-1:30pm
July 18, 2016
Join us at Pipeline Philly for a free, public meet-up offering collaborative brainstorming, idea checking & concept validation, and business advice for startups, entrepreneurs, and...
Global Citizen
July 18, 2016
Global Citizen and MLK365 invite you to join them on Tuesday, August 2 at 6:30 pm at Reading Terminal Market for the 8th Annual Global Citizen Beer Summit on Race. This event is part of Global...
Entrepreneur Works
July 18, 2016
Storefront Challenge 2016 Nominations Due September 15th Storeowners throughout Philadelphia put their best face forward every day. They’re a big part of what makes your neighborhood feel like home...
Greater Philadelphia Chamber Of Commerce
July 18, 2016
The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce offers a variety of events and UAC Program Partners are eligible for member rates! For more information and to register, click below or visit here.July...

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Michael Burns, Senior Vice President at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, tells how he got his start in UAC’s Summer Youth Employment Program.
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UAC is partnering with the IBM Smarter Cities Challenge team to develop a comprehensive education and workforce development strategy. The goal? Closing the Digital Divide and enabling 'anytime, anywhere learning.'
Former Pennsylvania governor, Edward G. Rendell, spoke about the contributions of UAC and President Sharmain Matlock-Turner at the 42nd Anniversary Breakfast on November 18, 2011.
At the 42nd Anniversary Breakfast on November 18, former Pennsylvania Governor, Edward Rendell spoke about UAC and the contributions of CEO Sharmain Matlock-Turner.

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