OVERVIEW

The Urban Affairs Coalition assists foundations and government agencies that want to fund communities but need a cost-effective alternative to managing programs in-house. We empower community initiatives to ensure programs are run efficiently and funds are spent effectively.

Among these initiatives, one of our highest priorities is developing community wealth. UAC develops collaborative approaches to increasing economic opportunity and financial stability in the Tri-State area. We foster opportunities for economic success by uniting businesses, government, and communities, and by providing financial education.

Equally high on our priority list is our devotion to Education, Youth Development. The Urban Affairs Coalition and its network of program partners provide youth with access to safe havens, education, and jobs.

OUR INITIATIVES

COALITION U

OVERVIEW

The mission of Coalition U is to help nonprofit organizations strengthen their infrastructure, build capacity, and maximize community impact. Coalition U offers a variety of capacity building seminars and workshops focused on improving overall organizational growth and development in order to make effective change in the communities they serve.

OVERVIEW

Urban Affairs Coalition’s Community and Economic Development (CED) department brings capital to communities by building bridges between low- and moderate-income areas and mainstream financial institutions. The goals of the department include:

  • GOAL #1 – Bringing capital to underserved communities to ensure the stability, growth and vitality of the region

  • GOAL #2 – Enabling low- and moderate-income individuals to become more economically empowered through better, personal financial management

  • GOAL #3 – Helping residents, businesses, and institutions in low- and moderate- income areas protect and build their assets

  • GOAL #4 – Developing strategies to address community and economic development concerns in the region

COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

OVERVIEW

The Urban Affairs Coalition’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 – to develop Economic Opportunity Plans (EOP). Through the EOP process, EDP helps its clients award contracts to Minority, Women and Disabled Businesses (M/W/DsBE); and assists in successfully employing women, minorities, and residents of communities where projects are built.

OVERVIEW

The Ending Racism Partnership is a citywide, participatory collaboration of Philadelphia residents, leaders, and influencers from community, business, government, and philanthropy to end racial injustice and economic inequality, starting with our city.

The ultimate goal of the Ending Racism Partnership is an equitable Philadelphia, where laws, policy, and human interaction are governed by a common belief in our shared equality, irrespective of race, nationality, ethnicity, or color of our skin.

ENDING RACISM PARTNERSHIP

SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT

OVERVIEW

The Urban Affairs Coalition Summer Youth Employment program provides paid summer job opportunities and internships to youth ages 14-18 through the WorkReady Program. The Summer Youth Employment Program consists of 3 program types that offer participants the opportunity to explore their interests and career paths and engage in learning experiences that will help them improve their financial literacy, leadership, and collaborative skills. Youth participants must live in Philadelphia and be between the ages of 14-18 on July 6, 2020.