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PECO Volunteers Make a Difference
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During National Volunteer Week (April 15-21), the Coalition partnered with long-time supporter, PECO to help their employees make a difference in the community. Ten PECO volunteers participated in a speed mentoring event with Opportunities PA. A UAC program partner, Opportunities, PA works to improve the lives of homeless and at-risk youth.
Eleven teen residents from a local shelter participated in the event, led by organization executive director, Justina Shaw. "Speed mentoring is a great way to give people a snapshot of the extraordinary challenges many homeless teens face and an opportunity to engage them in a safe environment," said Justina. Inspired by the spirit of service, at the end of the evening, PECO volunteers expressed their interest in continuing their involvement with Opportunities PA by mentoring and participating on their board. In addition, the PECO team provided 60+ travel size hygiene kits for shelter residents. For more information on Opportunities PA, go to www.opportunitiespa.org or call 215-779-6827.
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Helping to Prevent Foreclosure
The Foreclosure Prevention Resource Guide has been updated and is now available online.This essential guide is produced by the UAC Foreclosure Prevention Task Force and was developed to assist housing counselors, lawyers, lenders and helping professionals in the Philadelphia five-county region better navigate the mortgage foreclosure process. "The new edition includes updated information to help professionals support clients losing their homes, including information on the City of Philadelphia's agreements for delinquent property taxes and the Home Affordable Modification Programs (HAMP and HARP 2.0)," said Chanel Alexander, Assistant Program Manager for UAC's Community and Economic Development department. For more information, contact Chanel Alexander at calexander@uac.org or 215-851-1847.
To download the Guide, go to www.uac.org/foreclosurehelp.htm
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UAC Quick Tips for Nonprofits
Online fundraising is here to stay and is the fastest growing area of fundraising. Here are 5 hot sites that offer easy ways to raise money online.
- www.chipin.com Simple online fundraising tool; works with existing Paypal accounts.
- www.crowdrise.com Helps leverage your social networks to raise money for your cause.
- www.fundingworks.org Very popular project-based fundraising tool.
- www.dwolla.com Great for small donations; no fees for under $10 donations, and only $.25 for over $10.
- www.wepay.com Just like Paypal but smaller fees.
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