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Helping Families Build Wealth
 Each year, UAC program partner, The Campaign for Working Families, operates free tax sites throughout the city to assist low- to moderate-income families in preparing their taxes. But, the Campaign also helps families save for their futures. To-date, 584 customers have invested over $68,000 of their tax refunds in U.S. Savings Bonds.
The Campaign has also helped over 300 customers avoid check cashing fees by using prepaid debit cards; and assisted customers in completing 118 Federal Applications for Federal Student Aide (FAFSA), so they can access much needed funds for higher education.
Finally, The Campaign has referred over 700 customers to community partners such as the Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger and the Utility Emergency Services Fund, for services when needed.
To find a tax site near you, visit www.cwfphilly.org or call 311. |
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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 following organizations recently joined the Coalition.
- The AmeriHealth Mercy Foundation funds community health initiatives that promote prevention and the health status of vulnerable populations.
- The Causeway Development Group helps organizations achieve their fundraising goals through innovative products and services.
- First Responders Institute helps address the immediate financial needs of the families of 9/11 the victims.
- The National Black Leadership Initiative on Cancer provides support to communities of color through outreach and programs to reduce risk of cancer.
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Board Member Recognized
Congratulations to UAC board member, Marisa Guerin who was recently honored with a Mercy Neighbor Award from Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Philadelphia, an organization that provides services to vulnerable women and children in North Philadelphia. Guerin, President of Guerin Management Consulting, Inc., has worked with Mercy for over a decade and helped them to open the Mercy Family Center, a state-of-the-art facility, that will further assist the organization in serving their community. |
