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We are pleased to bring you the latest news and information about the work that the Urban Affairs Coalition is doing in the community.

For further media information and/or questions, please contact: Brandon Johnson by phone at 215-851-1931 or by email at bjohnson2@uac.org.

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Kiliani Named Project Director for Freedom Rings Partnership
February 15, 2011
Peter Kiliani is the new Project Director for UAC's Freedom Rings Partnership. The Freedom Rings Partnership is a $25 million federally-funded initiative led by the Urban Affairs Coalition and the...
City, Partners Announce Earned Income Tax Credit & Savings Day in Philadelphia and Opening of 11 Free Tax Preparation Sites
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...
UAC Launches Freedom Rings Partnership
January 17, 2011
Partnership will bring Internet access, training, and technology to low-income residentsLaunch activities include refurbishing computers, training, and a "Race to Connect"(Philadelphia, January 17,...
MLK Service Day to Focus on Bridging the Digital Divide
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,...
Fiscal Sponsorship Model is on a Tear
November 19, 2010
 When the West Chester Food Cupboard started up last year to provide food to needy families in Chester County, demand for its services was high and growing rapidly. Within a year, demand was up...
Sun Life Rising Star Awards Program Gives $165,000 in Grants and Scholarships to Philadelphia-Area Nonprofit Organizations and Three Outstanding High School Seniors
November 4, 2010
Awards program recognizes Philadelphia Futures, Urban Affairs Coalition, LEAD, and Three Remarkable Students Who Overcame the Odds to Stay in SchoolThe U.S. division of Sun Life Financial Inc. (NYSE...
Stimulus to Fund Internet Access, Computers in Phila.
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...

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