Summer Youth Employment: #STILLin4WorkReady

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world around us in more ways than we could have ever anticipated. Philadelphia’s youth have been hit particularly hard, dealing with changes to the way they learn, interact, recreate, earn money, and even eat.  Summer jobs have always been and still are a critical experience for many Philadelphia youth.…

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Urban Affairs Coalition Responding to Novel Coronavirus COVID-19

As the world responds to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and the global public health emergency, the Urban Affairs Coalition Community is working hard to support our employees, Program Partners, and community members through this time of uncertainty. As a Home for Nonprofits, the Urban Affairs Coalition has worked to improve the quality of life in…

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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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Founders Award Recipient: Wells Fargo

In this episode, Sharmain introduces you to one of the recipients of the Urban Affairs Coalition’s inaugural Founders Award – Wells Fargo. This award is an honor that recognizes a UAC partner who has rendered distinguished, long-term service to the Coalition. Wells Fargo has been an active partner of the Coalition for 45 years, and its…

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Introducing DRIVING CHANGE with Sharmain

Join Sharmain Matlock-Turner, President and CEO of the Urban Affairs Coalition, in her new podcast Driving Change with Sharmain! This year, the Urban Affairs Coalition is celebrating a major milestone – 50 years of helping friends, families and neighbors across the Philadelphia region create stronger, more vibrant communities. The UAC is a Coalition of 75 plus partner organizations, large and small, working on…

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