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Working to Make Communities Stronger
 | | Watch video: Brandon Brown, Program Director, Nu Sigma Youth Services |
 | | Watch video: Darryl Coates, Executive Director, Philadelphia Anti-Drug/Anti-Violence Network |
UAC's organization leaders have long been engaged in addressing the challenges and opportunities affecting their communities. Many are African-American men who not only serve as leaders, but also serve as mentors to younger generations.
Recently 25 men from across the country were recognized for their good work. They were selected as finalists for the national Black Male Engagement (BME) Leadership Award. BME (pronounced "be me"), is an initiative sponsored by the Knight Foundation, which seeks to bring well deserved attention to black men who are making their communities stronger.
Among the UAC honorees are: Duerward "Woody" Beale of YO-ACAP; Brandon Brown of Nu Sigma Youth Services; Darryl Coates of Philadelphia Anti-Drug/Anti-Violence Network and Nu Sigma Youth Services; andBilal Qayyum of the Father's Day Rally Committee. |
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Heard on the Street
This is a very bold, long term vision.
The project demonstrates great connectivity back into the neighborhood fabric, integrating both existing buildings, developed open spaces, and the esplanade walk. A good range of density has been represented, particularly along the river, and this plan has transformed the city in a substantial way. -- 2012 Institute Honor Awards for Regional and Urban Design Jury speaking about the Master Plan for the Central Delaware River Waterfront. UAC's Economic Development Projects department served as consultant on the project. |
UAC Partner Spotlight
Did you know that the Coalition provides Fiscal Sponsorship and Shared Services to a network of 75 partner organizations? Through our back-office administrative support, these groups can focus on their missions, instead of spreadsheets, and offer services to more than 150,000 children, youth, and adults throughout the region.
The Achieving Reunification Center (ARC) assists parents in overcoming barriers toward family reunification. ARC will offer a series of financial literarcy workshops next month.
Thursday, March 1st - Creating a Budget; Savings & Checking Accounts; Debit vs Credit Cards; Certificate of Deposits
Thursday, March 8th - Credit; Credit Cards; & Credit Repair
Thursday, March 15th - Income; Taxes & Refunds
Thursday, March 22th - Student Loans; Scholarships & Securing Housing
Thursday, March 29th - Life Insurance & Car Insurance
Workshops will be held at: The Achieving Reunification Center
714 Market Street, Suite 500
Philadelphia, PA 19106
All the workshops are 1:00- 2:00 p.m.
For more information, email nicole.newman@phila.gov or call 267-514-3500
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