To help rebuild the communites in Haiti
Economic Development
City, Partners Announce Earned Income Tax Credit & Savings Day in Philadelphia and Opening of 11 Free Tax Preparation Sites
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January 28, 2011 Today city officials and partners joined The Campaign for Working Families to announce the opening of 11 free tax preparation sites throughout Philadelphia.
The announcement took place on “Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Day,” a nationwide effort to increase public awareness about the EITC and free tax preparation sites. It marks the 36th year the credit has been lifting working people out of poverty.
In addition, the Campaign revealed that new this tax season is the ability to buy U.S. Savings Bonds with a portion or all of your tax refund for yourself or others.
IBM Smarter Cities Challenge to Support Freedom Rings Initiative
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March 10, 2011
Industry Leaders Form Economic Policy Advisory Group
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April 15, 2011 With Pennsylvania’s difficult budget season ahead, Urban Affairs Coalition head Sharmain Matlock-Turner isn’t holding out hope for much more funding for those things she cares most about. But, as one of the chairs of a new advisory group, she’ll at least be able to weigh in on issues having an impact on the region’s economy.
Nearly 30 area business and industry leaders in all comprise the Economic Policy Advisory Group, which was put together by Senate Minority Appropriations Committee Chairman Vincent Hughes, D-Philadelphia. Others are in the process of being brought on board.
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Philadelphia Business Journal
Kiliani Named Project Director for Freedom Rings Partnership
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February 15, 2011 Stimulus to Fund Internet Access, Computers in Phila.
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September 13, 2010 Underserved communities in Philadelphia will get the benefit of broad Internet access, computers and training through the award of a $11.8 million grant on Monday to a group of public and private entities led by the Urban Affairs Coalition.
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Philadelphia Business Journal
MLK Service Day to Focus on Bridging the Digital Divide
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January 6, 2011 The new civil-rights movement involves bridging the gap in technology, something that will be the major theme of this month's 16th annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service, organizers said yesterday.
Social media and digital inclusion will be the focus of this year's event, which is expected to draw a record 75,000 volunteers to more than 1,200 community-service projects on Jan. 17, the 25th anniversary of the King federal holiday.
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Philadelphia Daily News
Press Release: One Day At A Time (ODAAT) Offers Free Computer Training for N. Phila. Residents
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March 18, 2011 One Day At A Time (ODAAT), in conjunction with the Freedom Rings Partnership, will launch its series of free computer classes beginning March 23rd, 2011.
Freedom Rings is a multi-year initiative that brings together local non-profits, community organizations and educational institutions to encourage Broadband internet usage and adoption throughout Philadelphia.
Haitian Relief Fund
Location
C/O Urban Affairs Coalition
1207 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107United States
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215-527-6698
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm
C/O Urban Affairs Coalition
1207 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107See map: Google Maps
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Services provided:
Economic development, advocacy and business development
Economic Development Projects (EDP)
Location
1207 Chestnut Street, 6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107United States
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215-851-1825
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday, 9am-5 pm
1207 Chestnut Street, 6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107See map: Google Maps
Display Address?:
Yes
EDP acts as an independent consultant to influence wealth building policy by promoting business development and employment for minorities, women and community residents.
Services provided:
Advocacy, Economic Inclusion, Workforce Development