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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.

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Coalition U: Creating a Sustainable Fundraising Plan
June 29, 2016
The first session, The Key to Planning, takes place on Wednesday, July 13 at Wells Fargo. Attendees will hear from development experts about best practices and fundraising strategies to help...
Philadelphia's Premier Networking Event is Now on a Tuesday!
June 29, 2016
Join the Urban Affairs Coalition on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 to celebrate our 47th Anniversary from 7:45am - 9:30am at the Pennsylvania Convention Center....
UAC President Sharmain Matlock-Turner & UAC Board Member Dr. Bernard Anderson Visit Federal Reserve with National Urban League
June 28, 2016
Last week, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial; National Urban League Chief Economist Dr. Bernard Anderson; The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Associate Vice Provost and...
X-Offenders for Community Empowerment Pardon Me Clinics
June 8, 2016
UAC Program Partner X-Offenders for Community Empowerment now host monthly Pardon Me Clinics throughout Philadelphia. Co-founder and Executive Director Wayne Jacobs coordinates the clinics to...
Getting Good Done, By Tivoni Devor
February 16, 2016
Since the start of this century we’ve seen more and more blurring of lines between what nonprofits and for-profits do and how they do it. More nonprofits are being run like for-profits and more for-...
Philadelphia HomeBuyNow Program Featured on FYI Network’s “Tiny House Hunting”
February 12, 2016
Philadelphia HomeBuyNow Program Featured on FYI Network’s “Tiny House Hunting”   A local artist and a Philadelphia housing incentives grant program will soon be in the national spotlight....
African American Iconic Images Collection Trolley Tour
February 3, 2016
Global Citizen: African American Iconic Images Collection Trolley Tour In honor of African-American History Month, the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, in partnership with the African American...
Black Writers Museum Book Club: "One Book, One Philadelphia" Reading Event
February 2, 2016
Black Writers Museum Book Club: "One Book, One Philadelphia" Reading Event Join the new book club and collaboration of the Black Writers Museum and the Historic Johnson House! Please accept this...
Day & Zimmermann Employees Volunteer at Center for H.O.P.E.
January 15, 2016
Day & Zimmermann Employees Volunteer at Center for H.O.P.E.Executives Working Side-by-Side with UAC Program Partner to Make Shelter Feel More Like HomeOn January 13, Day & Zimmermann...
UAC Announces Jojy Varghese as Director of CED
January 14, 2016
 Born and raised in Philadelphia, Jojy Varghese has dedicated himself towards the betterment of his hometown and strives to implement innovative and effective policies and initiatives here in...

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