Philly Youth Poetry Movement

MISSION To provide a safe haven for Philadelphia’s youth to discover the power of their voices through poetry and spoken word, by using their voices, youth cultivate personal and social transformation. Service Areas: Youth LEADERSHIP Erica Atwood Director CONTACT Website p: 267-650-7917 ADDRESS 232 Vine Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 See map: Google Maps SOCIAL MEDIA This error message is…

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Community and Economic Development

MISSION To bring capital to under-served communities to ensure the stability, growth, and utility of the region; to enable low and moderate income individuals to become economically empowered through better personal financial management; and to assist residents, businesses and institutions in low and moderate income areas to protect and build their assets. Through collaborative means,…

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One Day At A Time (ODAAT)

MISSION ODAAT is dedicated to serving low-income and homeless individuals in the Philadelphia area who are afflicted by addiction and HIV/AIDS. Our focus is on providing peer support and promoting healthy, positive lifestyles. ODAAT utilizes a community-based recovery model and support system, allowing people to recover in the same environment in which they became addicted.…

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UAC Celebrates 50 Years of Community Impact

This year, the Urban Affairs Coalition will celebrate its 50th Anniversary Breakfast on Friday, November 22, 2019 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

From working to improve the quality of life in the Philadelphia region, to building wealth, and to solving emerging issues, the Urban Affairs Coalition has a strong legacy of driving change. More than 1,000guests, all decision makers in business, government and grassroots communities, will show their support at the 50th Anniversary Breakfast.

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