To increase the economic viability of Philadelphia’s residents so that they can plan for stable, secure futures and can participate fully in civic and community life. We work towards a fair marketplace for financial goods and services and the ability of the people we serve to operate independently in that marketplace.
Building Wealth - Keep More Money In Your Pocket
UAC develops collaborative approaches to increasing economic opportunity and financial stability in the Tri-State area. We foster opportunities for economic success by uniting businesses, government, and communities, and by providing financial education.
Learn How You Can:
- Start a Small Business
- Get Free Tax Preparation
- Get a Loan to Purchase a Home
- Start Saving Money
- Find a Job
Community & Economic Development (CED)
CED brings capital to communities by building bridges between low- and moderate- income areas and mainstream financial institutions. CED identifies and develops strategies to solve community and economic development concerns in the region. Activities include affordable home improvement and debt consolidation loans, employer-assisted housing programs, and financial literacy. Read More >>
Economic Development Projects (EDP)
EDP works in partnership with project developers, owners, construction firms, and universities to help them award contracts to Minority, Women's, and Disabled Business Enterprises, and to successfully employ women and minorities. EDP also prepares community residents for construction jobs in their own neighborhoods and throughout the region. Read More >>
Partners in the Coalition
To provide small business owners and new entrepreneurs with the support and tools they need to thrive: small loans, access to other credit and capital sources, training and technical assistance and, above all, a network of peers, service providers, consultants, and potential customers.
Featured Video
Elaine Prince, President of Manna Supply Inc., tells how UAC helped her minority-owned business expand.
Helping Students Understand Debt
News
May 18, 2012
With the help of 700 volunteers, UAC program partner, Campaign for Working Families reported a record 2012 tax season.The organization completed 13,000 tax returns, the most in a single season. This...
May 4, 2012
By Tiffany Thurman, Financial Education Program Manager, Community and Economic DevelopmentFinancial fitness involves building assets. It is more than just having a checking and savings account. It...
March 23, 2012
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...
Resources
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