Priorities: News from Urban Affairs Coalition

Financial Voices Radio Tackles Diversity Topic

 

Radio VoicesOn March 1st, Financial Voices radio interviewed Nolan Atkinson, Esq., of Duane Morris and Kristina Gilbert of Accenture Management Consulting (photo left)
regarding the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce's (GPCC) newest report on diversity and inclusion. Designed for Impact focuses on practices GPCC members utilize to manage diversity and inclusion within their respective companies. The experts discussed ways companies can build, enhance or transform their diversity and inclusion strategies. Financial Voices is a weekly talk radio show that provides millions of dollars' worth of financial advice each week. The show airs Thursdays, 8:00-10:00 a.m. on WURD 900 AM. UAC President, Sharmain Matlock-Turner, is a co-host. 
 
 

Download the report (pdf)


Heard on the Street

 

Article 2"It has been such a blessing and really beneficial for me."

 

Kuzonza Barns (photo left) is a Philadelphia resident who is taking computer classes at a Philly KEYSPOT through UAC program partner, the Youth Outreach Adolescent Community Awareness Program (YOACAP). After becoming more efficient on the computer, Ms. Barnes plans to go back to school. To enroll in a computer class or to find out more information about Philly KEYSPOTS, call 215-851-1990 or visit www.phillykeyspots.org 

 


UAC to Host Meetup

UAC will host the next Philly Nonprofit Meetup sponsored by Generocity.org, on Wednesday, March 14th. Sign up to learn about how UAC's Fiscal Sponsorship and Shared Services save organizations time and money while networking with like-minded social entrepreneurs.   

 

Meet Up 


Public Policy Workshop & Brown Bag Lunch

Brown BagUAC program partner, MLK 365/Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service is hosting a workshop and lunch discussion on education and public policy on Wednesday, March 14th, 11:00 a.m.-noon at City Hall, Room 112. The workshop will be conducted by Farrah Samuels, Director of UAC's Youth Division and Dr. Corrinne Caldwell, Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Temple University

 

RSVP here or contact Lauren Dembo at 215- 665-2571 or ldembo@globalcitizen.us.com

March 9, 2012

EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES  

 

FREE TAX PREPARATION

Locations throughout the city hosted by The Campaign for Working Families Find a tax site >> 
 

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY 

Scholarship Information for Male High School Seniors, Deadline: March 15, 2012

 

KEYSPOT
Free Internet Access & Computer Training in Your Neighborhood

 

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Priorities is a publication of the Urban Affairs Coalition. It is edited by Mary-Anne Smith Harris, Manager of Marketing and Communications. Founded in 1969, the Coalition unites government, business, neighborhoods, and individual initiative to improve the quality of life in the region, build wealth in urban communities, and solve emerging issues. The Coalition works in the priority areas of improving life chances for youth and young adults, strengthening nonprofits, and building wealth in urban communities. Visit us at www.uac.org. Thank you for subscribing to Priorities.