Urban Affairs Coalition
2013 Non-Profit of the Year!
The Urban Affairs Coalition has been selected as this year's recipient of the African-American Chamber of Commerce(AACC) 2013 Non-Profit of the Year award!!!
UAC is extremely honored to receive this prestigious recognition for our work
uniting government, business, neighborhoods, and individual initiatives to improve the quality of life in the region. To commemorate UAC, the AACC will honor us at their 2013 Annual Meeting on April 25th 5PM - 7:30PM at the Enterprise Center, located at 4548 Market Street. Tickets can be purchased at www.aachamber.org.
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Campaign for Working Families:
Tax Season ends April 15th!
UAC Program Partner Campaign for Working Families (CWF) has filed over 13,509 tax returns this year totaling more than $20 Million in client refunds. Make sure you visit one of the Campaign's 11 tax preparation sites to get your refund today. Hurry, the last day of the tax season is only 4 days away!
This is a FREE service for families and individuals with incomes below $57,000 and low cost for families above $57,000. The Campaign has 728 IRS-certified volunteers who have already provided more than 20,677 hours service to the Philadelphia community. The Campaign has also partnered with KEYSPOTS locations throughout the city to provide you with high-speed internet access and to assist you with using the Campaign's free tax website. To find a location and learn more, go to www.cwfphilly.org or call 311.
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Dan Fitzpatrick speaks at CED Committee Meeting
On Wednesday, April 10, 2013 the Coalition's  Community and Economic Development Committee (CED) held its quarterly meeting and UAC Board Member Daniel K. Fitzpatrick, President & CEO of Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania, was the featured speaker. He gave an impactful presentation on how CED's work can support workforce development and the education system in Philadelphia. Mr. Fitzpatrick also co-chairs the City of Philadelphia's Manufacturing Task force which was established in January 2013 by Mayor Michael Nutter. The task force evaluates the state of manufacturing in Philadelphia and develops strategies to promote and grow this important sector of the economy.
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Spring Clean Up with MLK365
Join UAC Program Partner MLK365, Mission365 and the Philadelphia Veterans Comfort House this Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 10:00 AM for an outdoor clean up of the neighborhood surrounding 41st Street & Baltimore Avenue. An indoor clean up will also be hosted inside the Veterans Comfort House. Projects will include a clean up of the basement area to clear space for more bedrooms, organizing the food pantry and sorting donations.
The Philadelphia Veterans Comfort House provides services for veterans while they undergo treatment for serious health issues at the local VA hospital and also is a shelter for homeless veterans in their time of need. Through meals, comfortable beds and a helping hand, the PVCH gives a little back to the men and women who have given so much for our country.
If you have questions, please contact MLK365 Staff at (215) 851-1813 or mlk365@globalcitizen365.org.
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