Urban Affairs Coalition

Convergence Philadelphia is hosting a FREE webinar on September 11, 2024, about NEW Financing Tools for Reaching Underserved Homebuyers! Learn about Special Purpose Credit Programs (SPCPs) offering grants and financing assistance for diverse communities. Don’t miss this chance to help your clients achieve homeownership. Register now: https://bit.ly/3M3ckNx

📚✨ We're thrilled to see our partner, FathersRead365, featured on ! Check out this story highlighting their mission to make reading fun while shining a light on father and family engagement. 🎉

Catch the full video segment here:

UAC Program Partner, The North 5th Street Revitalization Project is calling for backpack 🎒donations to ensure every child is ready for the school year ahead. 📚✏️ Drop off your donations today and make a difference!

We're seeking Northeast Philly residents or business owners for an upcoming PAID focus group for the Philadelphia Streetlight Improvement Project (PSIP).

Share your thoughts on how these lighting upgrades may affect crime perception and efforts to combat gun violence in your neighborhood.

🗓️ Date and Time: July 23, 2024 | 5:00PM - 6:30PM
📍 Location: Near 2nd & Indiana Ave (address will be disclosed with selected participants)
🔍 Eligibility: Must be 18+ and a resident or business owner in Northeast Philly (Upper Kensington, Franklinville, Fairhill, McGuire)
💵 Incentive: $25 VISA Gift Card

Interested? Complete the pre-screening questionnaire here: bit.ly/nephillypsip

For questions call, 215-851-1937.

UAC's Community & Economic Development program is excited to co-host CONVERGENCE Philadelphia with LISC! Join us on July 10th for our Homeownership Summit marking one year of impactful initiatives. Professionals in affordable housing and advocates for housing equality are encouraged to attend. Learn about efforts to address racial disparities in Philly housing and how CONVERGENCE promotes sustainable, affordable homes. Thanks to Mortgage Bankers Association and our partners TD, Wells Fargo, Radian, PHFA, and Fannie Mae for their support!

Join UAC's Community Economic Development on July 10th for the Convergence Homeownership Summit! We're celebrating Convergence Philadelphia's 1-year anniversary and discussing efforts to address racial disparities in the housing sphere. Learn about the new mayoral administration’s priorities and how CONVERGENCE is committed to equality in housing. This event is essential for professionals in affordable housing and anyone passionate about housing equality.

Join us in celebrating 55 years of community empowerment at the Urban Affair Coalition's Anniversary Breakfast! Save the date for Friday, November 22, 2024, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Happy Juneteenth! 🎉 Today, we commemorate June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger announced the emancipation of enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Nearly 156 years later, this historic date is now a federal holiday, thanks to the perseverance of Opal Lee. At 89 years old, she embarked on Opal’s Walk 2 DC, walking 1,400 miles from Fort Worth, TX to Washington, DC, advocating for Juneteenth as a national holiday. Let’s honor this day of freedom, reflection, and celebration of African American culture.

Andre Ford, director of , joined Vice President Harris and Second Gentleman Emhoff at their Pride Month reception, advocating for LGBTQ acceptance and equality.

we want to give a big round of applause to our Senior Account, Paulre Hennessey! 🌟 Your dedication and hard work have truly made a difference. Join us in celebrating Paulre’s achievements at One Love. One Philly: Candlelight Vigil and Community Festival on June 27th.

Follow the Urban Affairs Coalition’s Community and Economic Development (CED) department to stay connected to their free resources and events! The CED department brings capital to communities by building bridges between low- and moderate-income areas and mainstream financial institutions. Follow them on Instagram () and Facebook (www.facebook.com/CEDphilly). You can also visit their website at cedphilly.org for more information.

We are thrilled to announce that our Director of Talent Operations, Thembi Maiden, has been honored with the Delaware Valley HR Person of the Year Award in the Small Company Category! 🎉

This prestigious award recognizes Thembi's outstanding contributions to the HR profession and her unwavering dedication to excellence. We are incredibly proud to have her on our team and celebrate this well-deserved recognition.

Join us in congratulating Thembi on this fantastic achievement! 👏👏👏

Thrilled to share that the West Philly Black-Owned Business Bus Tour was recently featured on ! 🎉 Watch the segment here: https://6abc.com/black-owned-business-bus-tour/14752363/



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Black-owned business bus tour rolls through West Philadelphia The inaugural 'Black-Owned Businesses Bus Tour' gave passengers a taste of the food, fashion, and bright future in West Philadelphia.

Check out UAC's Program Partner and the Executive Director, Kyle Carter, featured on Fox 29's special about rising teen su***de:

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Our CEO, Sharmain Matlock-Turner was recently featured on Real World Leaders Radio🎙️ Tune in to hear her discuss UAC's impactful initiatives and milestones alongside esteemed guests like Jim Wilson, Terry O’Connell, and Mathew Shapiro. Listen on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, SoundCloud, and iHeartRadio: https://www.spreaker.com/show/executive-leaders-radio_2

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Happy Women's History Month! Today, we celebrate our CEO who joined the Urban Affairs Coalition on March 1, 1999, becoming the first woman to lead the Coalition. Her curiosity, passion, and dedication has advanced the UAC mission and our work in improving life chances for youth and young adults, building wealth in low-income communities, forging strategic partnerships, and strengthening the nonprofit sector. Thank you for inspiring us all! 💪💖

Happy Employee Appreciation Day! 🎉 Here's to the incredible team behind the Urban Affairs Coalition, whose dedication and hard work make our mission possible every day.

We are thrilled to announce that our CEO, Sharmain Matlock-Turner, has been recognized among an esteemed group of community leaders in this year's Metro Philadelphia Black Power Players List.

View the full list here: https://metrophiladelphia.com/power-lists/black-power-players/page/4/ -matlock-turner

We are thrilled to announce that Louisa Mfum-Mensah, previously serving as Director of Executive Operations, will be stepping into the Vice President of Partner Experience role.

Effective February 1, 2024, Louisa, a pivotal force in steering our Executive Operations, is stepping into a well-deserved promotion as the Vice President of Partner Experience. In this critical role, Louisa will be entrusted with leading the Partner Experience team and steering the enhancement of our partnerships with strategic vision and precision. With a stellar record of accomplishments and a dedication to excellence, Louisa is well-poised to elevate our Partner Experience to new heights. She will provide strategic and tactical direction for the Partner Experience team and lead our service improvement efforts based on industry best practices and data-driven perspectives. Louisa will also co-chair the Vetting Committee and oversee the Onboarding Process. Perhaps most importantly, she will continue to be a crucial leader for the cultural transformation efforts of UAC. This promotion is a testament to Louisa's exemplary leadership and commitment to our organizational success. We are confident she will continue bringing innovation, dedication, and strategic thinking to this new role.

Please join us in congratulating Louisa on this well-deserved promotion and offering full support as she assumes this critical leadership roles. We are confident her expertise will contribute significantly to our growth and success.

NAMI Philly's Tour of Elwyn's New Philadelphia Facility.

Ashley Murray, the Community Engagement Specialist for NAMI Philadelphia recently visited Elwyn 's new facility to network with Certified Peer Specialists. During the visit, the group shared their peer to peer experiences with mental health and certification resources. The visit provided valuable information on mental health services.

Together, Elwyn strengthens our community with care that transforms lives. 👩‍👩‍👧‍👧

Elwyn is a source for education, treatment, and support services to children and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and related behavioral health challenges.

Source: Ashley Murray | NAMI Philly
Creative Content: Schimen Scott | NAMI Philly

Learn more https://www.elwyn.org

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Grateful to join for the 29th Annual MLK Day of Service. 🙏 Thanks to everyone who visited our table to learn more about our Community & Economic Development program.

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that UAC's CEO, Sharmain Matlock-Turner, has joined Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker's People For Parker Committee! 🏛 Together, we will work tirelessly to ensure a seamless transition to City Hall so that she is ready to lead on Day One.

Join us on this journey by visiting www.transition2023.org and share your ideas, resumes, or community organizations. Let’s get to work!!

Congratulations to Calvin Butler, President & CEO of Exelon, recipient of the 'Doer' Award at . His action-oriented leadership and dedication to fostering diversity create pathways of opportunity for all.

Congratulations to Estelle Richman, recipient of the Community Leadership Award! 🌟 Her visionary efforts in curbing gun violence and improving life chances for youth are truly commendable.

Proud to present the Living Legacy Award to Jeffrey Lurie, Chairman & CEO of the Philadelphia Eagles. 🏈 His commitment to community service, especially through initiatives like the Eagles Youth Partnership, embodies the spirit of making Greater Philadelphia a better place.

Congratulations to Independence Blue Cross for receiving UAC's Founders' Award. 🏆 Their commitment to advancing equitable whole-person health care and reducing health inequities aligns with the principles of UAC's founders.

We are thrilled to announce that Anika “Niki” Hawkins, Vice President of Community Engagement at 6ABC WPVI-TV, will once again be the Mistress of Ceremonies for the UAC 53rd Anniversary Breakfast! We look forward to celebrating with you tomorrow!

Join us in celebrating the impact of the Coalition at this year's 54th Anniversary Breakfast. We will honor four prominent community leaders – Calvin Butler, Exelon; Jeffrey Lurie, Philadelphia Eagles; Estelle Richman, The Civic Coalition to Save Lives; and Independence Blue Cross. Learn more: https://linktr.ee/UACoalition

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Happy Birthday to UAC's CEO, Sharmain Matlock-Turner! 🎂🎊