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

World Communication Education Fund
July 3, 2017
 For a little over a year, the Urban Affairs Coalition (UAC) has been the home to the recently created World Communication Education Fund (“Fund’). This Fund was endowed through a generous $8.4...
UAC Welcomes Our New PHL Pre-K Project Manager, Luanda Morris
March 17, 2017
PHLpreK is one of the signature initiatives of Mayor Jim Kenney. UAC is proud to partner with the Mayor’s Office of Education and PHMC on this landmark effort. We are excited to introduce Luanda...
Pathways to Careers in Construction
January 19, 2017
Join us on Saturday, January 28th from 9:30am – 12:30pm for “Pathways to Careers in Construction” being held at 801 Market Street (The Gallery Mall Renovation Site, entrance on Market Street). Come...
HAITIAN COMMUNITY MOBILIZES ITS OWN EFFORTS TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS IN HURRICANE RAVAGED HAITI
October 14, 2016
Philadelphia, PA, October 12, 2016 – A city-wide coalition meeting is scheduled to take place among Haitian church and community leaders in Philadelphia in order to respond to the humanitarian crisis...
The Road to Full Employment for Philly's Youth
August 30, 2016
 Click here to watch the video! Full summer youth employment could transform Philadelphia, as we prepare a generation of youth to join the workforce and continue on a path of hope and...
Mission365
August 1, 2016
The Philadelphia Alliance for Supportive Services for Veterans and Families will be holding an open enrollment for veterans in need of housing assistance and other supportive services on August 10....
Allegheny Avenue Arts Fest
August 1, 2016
Please join the Georgia E. Gregory Interdenominational School of Music (GEGISOM) and Thankful and Zion Baptist church, in partnership with Global Citizen, for the second annual Allegheny Avenue...
Global Citizen School Supplies Drive
August 1, 2016
Global Citizen, in partnership with 900AM-WURD and Philadelphia Media Network (Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News & Philly.com) will be accepting school supplies to be donated...
Cradles to Crayons
August 1, 2016
Please join Global Citizen on Thursday, August 18 at 1 pm for a day of volunteer service at The Giving Factory of Cradles to Crayons.  Cradles to Crayons provides children from...
Camden City Day of Service
August 1, 2016
During the annual Camden City Day of Service, Camden citizens and other volunteers will participate in various community service activities throughout the city and take a proactive role in the...

Featured Video
Learn how UAC helps ensure that the world is filled with good.
Elaine Prince, President of Manna Supply Inc., tells how UAC helped her minority-owned business expand.
Michael Burns, Senior Vice President at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, tells how he got his start in UAC’s Summer Youth Employment Program.
Financial Education Workshop
A FAN Club participant gives advice on saving.
Budget Cuts Mean Fewer Jobs for Philly Kids
Seeking Support for Summer Jobs
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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