ORGANIZATION

What is the Urban Affairs Coalition?
What is fiscal sponsorship?
How are you funded?
What is your annual budget?
How many employees work at the Coalition?
How do I get more information about the services you and your partners offer?

EMPLOYMENT

How do I apply for Summer Jobs for high school aged youth?
How do I get a job at the Coalition?
Do you offer internships?

HELPFUL SERVICES

Where can I go to get help preparing my taxes?
Where can I go if I believe my home is at risk of foreclosure?
Do you provide assistance for people who have been incarcerated?

What is the Urban Affairs Coalition?

The Urban Affairs Coalition is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that unites government, business, neighborhoods, and individual initiative to improve the quality of life in the region, build wealth in urban communities, and solve emerging issues. The Urban Affairs Coalition works to improve life’s chances for youth and young adults; provides opportunities for low-income families and assists minority-owned businesses by creating economic opportunities. We advocate for actionable policies and deliver programs that fill critical service gaps in the region. We strengthen nonprofits by providing fiscal sponsorship and professional services that free them to focus on their missions and help them build organizational capacity. The Urban Affairs Coalition is A Home for Nonprofits.

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What is fiscal sponsorship?

Fiscal Sponsorship is a cost effective alternative business model for nonprofits to run their business. The fiscal sponsor provides the legal and tax-exempt status to groups engaged in activities related to the fiscal sponsor’s mission. The sponsored organization is able to take advantage of the cost savings and efficiencies associated with sharing a common administrative platform. Although, there are several different types of fiscal sponsorship, UAC primarily practices a comprehensive model. As a comprehensive fiscal sponsor we provide a full suite of “back-office” support to our program partners, including financial and HR management. UAC is a proud member of the Steering Committee of the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors. Learn more about Our Services.

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How are you funded?

UAC is funded through government grants and contracts, corporate contributions, non-governmental grants and contracts (including foundations) and individual donations.

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What is your annual budget?

The Coalition’s Fiscal Year 2021 budget is $43 million under management. More than 91% of our revenue supports programs and services.

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How many employees work at the Coalition?

The total number of UAC full-time employees fluctuates due to changes in programs. There are currently more than 500 full- and part-time employees.

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How do I get more information about the services you and your partners offer?

Our network of 80+ partner organizations and programs offers services throughout the region, reaching more than 250,000 children, youth, and adults. We work in the areas of positive youth development, adult education and job training, health-related services, economic education, housing support, advocacy, and economic inclusion. Click here to browse or search the complete list of program partners below to learn more.

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How do I apply for Summer Jobs for high school aged youth?

The Coalition offers youth ages 14-18 an array of summer job opportunities that provide career exposure, on the job mentoring, “soft skills” training, and a practical understanding of the working world for six weeks during the months of July and August. This includes: Work Experience; Summer Career Exploration Program, and Internship Opportunities.

Please note that the Coalition’s recruitment, enrollment, and selection process will begin each year in February and March. Up to date information, application materials, and guidelines will not be available until this time.

Any parent or youth with further questions may contact the WorkReady Philadelphia Hotline at 267-502-3742 or via email to youth@workreadyphila.org.

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How do I get a job at the Coalition?

Open positions for the Coalition and its Programs and Partners are listed on the Job Opportunities page. Each position includes contact information and instructions for applying for the position.

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Do you offer internships?

The Coalition welcomes high school and college interns. For more information contact our Reception Team at 215-851-0110.

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Where can I go to get help preparing my taxes?

The Campaign for Working Families files both federal and PA State income taxes for working families. They strive to insure that working people take full advantage of public benefits available to them including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a refundable tax credit for low-wage earners. To find a free tax site near you, call the City of Philadelphia’s Help Line by dialing 3-1-1 (English and Spanish). Only Philadelphia families earning less than $50,000 per year and individuals earning less than $25,000 per year are eligible. To contact The Campaign for Working Families visit to https://cwfphilly.org.

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Where can I go if I believe my home is at risk of foreclosure?

If you are at risk of losing your home or have received a foreclosure notice, call the City of Philadelphia’s Save Your Home Philly Hotline at 215-334-HOME (4663). It is important that you see a housing counselor immediately so that they may assist you throughout the process. When you call the hotline, you will speak to trained lawyers and paralegals who can assist you with your case, connect you with a housing counselor, or, in certain instances, refer you to legal services available to eligible low-income homeowners. If you would like to learn more about foreclosure and how to prevent home loss, download the Slippery Slope of Foreclosure. Not in foreclosure but you’d like to learn about how to help someone you know who is losing their home? Download UAC’s newest brochure Here and Now, Be Yourself Again to learn about the emotional trauma homeowners experience and how to manage that stress.

If you’re a counselor in the 5-County Philadelphia Region with a foreclosure client and need assistance finding foreclosure prevention programs, download UAC’s Foreclosure Prevention Resource Guide. This publication contains up-to-date information about foreclosure prevention programs at a local, state, and national level for homeowners. To request a hard copy of the Guide, please email foreclosureguide@uac.org.

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Do you provide assistance for people who have been incarcerated?

The Office of Reentry Partnerships (ORP) is responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive reentry strategy for the City. The Office focuses heavily on partnerships, including working with UAC and its partners, to take a holistic approach to reentry services. Visit http://www.phila.gov/reentry

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