PHILADELPHIA – November 12, 2020 – Join the Urban Affairs Coalition (UAC) for a special virtual forum – “Ending Racism: This is Movement, Not A Moment” – on Friday, November 20, from 9-9:30 a.m. The virtual event will convene local business leaders, decision-makers, and grassroots community nonprofits to connect on individual and collective efforts to…
In this podcast episode, Sharmain speaks to Kevin Harden, a West Philly native and famed Philadelphia attorney fighting for civil rights and justice. From being shot five times at point blank range, to recently winning a record-setting $6.25 million dollar settlement on behalf of Terrance Lewis, who was wrongfully incarcerated for a crime he didn’t…
In this episode of “Driving Change,” Sharmain speaks with her mentor, Ernest “Ernie” Jones, Esq., former UAC President & CEO. Ernie has a true passion for driving change and continues to be a staunch advocate for diversity and inclusion. In this memorable episode, Ernie talks about his life journey, shares what led him to UAC,…
The Urban Affairs Coalition is proud to introduce EDPphilly.org, our Economic Development Projects’ (EDP) new mini-site! UAC’s Economic Development Projects (EDP) acts as an independent consultant to influence wealth building policy by promoting business development and employment for minorities, women, and community residents. EDP consultants partner with project developers and owners – such as hospitals, universities, and museums…
The Independence Blue Cross Foundation and the Urban Affairs Coalition are proud to announce our ongoing collaboration through the Coalition U Community, a free web-based learning hub exclusively for eligible nonprofits to access resources for professional development, best practices in innovation, and building organizational capacity. The web-based community is open at no cost to all eligible nonprofits in the southeastern region of…
The Urban Affairs Coalition (UAC) has been a leader and critical partner to WorkReady Philadelphia, providing Philadelphia teens with their first job, career exposure, resume preparation, interview experience, on-the-job mentoring, and paid, part-time opportunity each summer for more than 30 years. UAC is proud to introduce a new hub for the UAC Summer Youth Employment Program: phillyyouthemployment.org.Beginning Summer 2021, PhillyYouthEmployment.org will be…
