53rd Anniversary Breakfast Program Book

A HOME FOR NONPROFITS

UAC MISSION & IMPACT

OUR MISSION

The Urban Affairs Coalition unites government, business, neighborhoods, and individual initiatives to improve the quality of life in the region, build wealth in urban communities, and solve emerging issues.

WHO WE ARE

We are a home and trusted partner to 160+ nonprofits and community initiatives, large and small, working on diverse issues that immediately affect communities We

strengthen nonprofit organizations through fiscal sponsorship, capacity building, and program evaluation; improve life chances for youth and young adults; and provide economic opportunity to low-income households, working families, and disadvantaged businesses BECAUSE OF THE COALITION:

Children and young adults who begin life at the bottom of the economic ladder have the chance to climb higher.

Families in low-income communities find bridges to education, jobs, and sound financial advice

Minority and women entrepreneurs with energy, skill, and ambition have the opportunity to access capital that can turn a good idea into a successful business.

Passionate people embedded deep in neighborhoods join forces and form effective networks whose collective voice is impossible to ignore.

WELCOME

& NETWORKING

LIVE PERFORMANCE

REMARKS

THANKSGIVING

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD PRESENTATION

LIVING LEGACY AWARD PRESENTATION

CLOSING REMARKS

Romona Featuring The Aaron Graves, Positive Connections

BY Mayor James F. Kenney

BASKET PROGRAM

Sandy Brown, Brown’s Family Shoprite and Shae Harris, JP Morgan Chase & Co.

Kelly Woodland, Managing Director, Leadership Equity of United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Presented by Tina D’Orazio, Philadelphia Eagles and Dr. Guy Generals, Community College of Philadelphia

Susan Jacobson, President of Jacobson Strategic Communications Presented by Grant Rawdin, Wescott Financial Advisory Group

Arun Prabhakaran, President of Urban Affairs Coalition

LETTER FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Dear

Friends and Family,

Together again! What a joy it is to host our annual event in person for the first time since our 50th celebration. Although the pandemic kept us all from safely gathering face-toface, nonetheless we have stayed together, and emerged even stronger, in our steadfast work as partners, friends, and supporters of the Urban Affairs Coalition

We have continued to do what we have done since the beginning: convene government, business, neighborhoods, and individual initiatives to solve the biggest problems facing urban communities and our most vulnerable populations

Together, we are Dreamers and Doers, united by the belief that our individual impact is magnified through our collective efforts to increase equity and success in our communities

Ask yourself, what one organization is on the front lines spanning all of Philadelphia’s neighborhoods, advancing opportunity and impact across youth development, education, community and economic development, violence prevention, health and wellness, housing, and addiction services?

For this, I have a lot of people to thank: an engaged and active board of directors; a wonderful, committed staff of nearly 450; and more than 160+ nonprofits and community initiatives who are getting the hard work done on the ground each and every day

I am proud to say that because of you, 2022 has been a landmark year for UAC: we raised $150 million in gross revenue and a record-setting $1.75 million in contributions – a 75 percent increase since 2020, signaling the trust funders have placed in us to actualize their commitments to racial equity. Our planned PNC North Broad Community Connection Center will soon be a reality at year’s end And, we continue to make significant progress toward our zenith – the Coalition’s cultural and digital transformation

And these are just the highlights! We dream big so we can achieve big, along with this year’s Class of Doers and Dreamers, who exemplify the dedication, service, and accomplishments that are making a mark on the region

For more than two decades, it continues to be my honor to serve as the Coalition’s President and CEO, delivering on our promise to continue driving change every day After all, we’re just getting started!

Gratefully yours, Sharmain Matlock-Turner

LETTER FROM THE BOARD CHAIRMAN

Dear Coalition Family,

It is an honor to welcome you to the Urban Affairs Coalition’s 53rd Anniversary Breakfast. What a thrill it is for the opportunity to once again gather in person to celebrate our community leaders and organizations that work tirelessly to improve the lives of our neighbors.

This year’s theme –“Empowering Dreamers and Doers” – allows us to acknowledge a special group of dreamers and doers who are making an invaluable impact in our communities through their dedication, service, and accomplishments It is a special privilege to salute this year’s distinguished honorees: Kelly Woodland, Ryan N. Boyer, Susan Jacobson, and UGI Corporation.

The past several years have proven difficult for Philadelphians, but our program partners have worked hard to affect real change in the community The mission of the Urban Affairs Coalition is deeply rooted in this principle of partnership, for we can do so much more together than any individual or organization can do alone.

For more than half a century, we have worked alongside our committed partners to create opportunities and advocate for the disenfranchised; support the health and well-being of children, youth, and adults across the region; prevent gun violence, and build wealth in urban communities With you as our partners, we look forward to another half century and more of making the Philadelphia region an even better place to live, work, and play

Sincerely,

James Mergiotti Chairman, Board of Directors

THANK YOU 2022 SPONSORS Supporters

THANK YOU 2022 SPONSORS

THANK YOU 2022 SPONSORS

ABOUT THE LIVING LEGACY AWARD

CONGRESSMAN DWIGHT EVANS

Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District

The Urban Affairs Coalition is proud to present the 10th Annual Living Legacy Award. This award, named in honor of Congressman Dwight Evans, is presented in recognition of visionary policy/political leaders who are committed to fostering the Coalition’s goal of improving life chances for youth and young adults; building wealth in urban communities; and strengthening the nonprofit sector

Congressman Evans was born and raised in Philadelphia and educated in its public schools In 1980, at the age of 26, Congressman Evans was first elected State Representative from the 203rd Legislative District Far from being a “goalong-get-along” legislator, over the course of 36 years in the Pennsylvania Legislature, he earned a reputation as a pragmatic leader who knew how to put public policy above politics. Prior to being elected to the House of Representatives, Congressman Evans taught in Philadelphia Public Schools. He also worked for the Urban League of Philadelphia as a job developer, employment counselor and served as director of several employment projects. His ability to forge relationships and build coalitions has been continuously demonstrated.

Congressman Evans made history in 1990 by becoming the first African-American Chair of the Pennsylvania House Appropriations Committee, a position he held for two decades. As Appropriations Chairman, he broadened the committee’s work to include a comprehensive look at government performance. He has focused most of his legislative energy on his two passions improving public education and rebuilding communities.

Congressman Evans has dedicated his life to the cause of urban renewal, working tirelessly to provide economic and educational opportunities to those who too often live in the shadows, the poor and underserved

LIVING LEGACY AWARD RECIPIENT

SUSAN JACOBSON President, Jacobson Strategic Communications

Susan Jacobson is an award-winning communicator, strategist and advisor, bringing decades of experience to her work as president of Jacobson Strategic Communications, a leading Philadelphia-based public relations, public affairs, and crisis management firm.

Prior to joining the communications sector, Susan oversaw government relations as Deputy Chief of Staff to former Philadelphia Mayor Ed Rendell. Susan and her company have won numerous awards and recognitions, including securing a spot on the Inc. 5000 for three years in a row.

Actively engaged in the community, Susan is the immediate past Chair of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, serves as Vice Chair of the National PBS Foundation Board, as a Commissioner on the Governor’s Pennsylvania Commission for Women, and as a contributor to Forbes.com.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD

ERNEST E. JONES

Former Executive Director, Urban Affairs Coalition

The Community Leadership Award, now in its 17th year, is presented each year to local community leaders who have contributed to the quality of life in the Greater Philadelphia region It is named in honor of Ernest E Jones,

pport grassroots organizations.

Jones (as he is affectionately called) has devoted countless hours to community service. A graduate of Dickinson College and Temple University Beasley School of Law, Ernie has served as a narcotics prosecutor in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, general counsel to the Temple Legal Aid Office, and executive director of Community Legal Services.

In 1983, Ernie was appointed executive director/president of the Philadelphia Urban Coalition, now the Urban Affairs Coalition. Under his leadership, the organization completed a successful merger to become the Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition (GPUAC), in 1991. It also grew from a $2 million to $20 million agency, responsible for a vast array of programs and services to help the disadvantaged and working poor During this time, Ernie worked in partnership with hundreds of community-based organizations, government agencies, businesses and foundations

In 1998, Ernie was appointed President and CEO of the Philadelphia Workforce Development Corporation (PWDC), a nonprofit organization that contributes to the growth of a strong regional economy by providing employers with a welltrained workforce. He retired from PWDC in 2010.

Today, Ernie works with countless civic, business, academic and communitybased organizations, including the African American Museum in Philadelphia, Center City District, and Thomas Jefferson University. He formerly chaired the Philadelphia Housing Authority and is a former member of the Redevelopment Authority of Philadelphia and the Board of Education for the Philadelphia School District. He currently serves as a corporate director at UGI Corporation, The Philadelphia Contributionship, and Vector Security. He formerly served as a corporate director with Philadelphia National Bank, CoreStates Financial Corporation, and First Union Financial Corporation.

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENT

KELLY WOODLAND

Managing Director, Leadership Equity, United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey

Kelly serves as Managing Director, Leadership Equity of United Way of Greater Philadelphia

Kelly is responsible for developing and leading oss the region’s nonprofit sector

Prior to joining UWGPSNJ, Kelly served as Executive Director for After School All Stars Philadelphia and Camden, a regional comprehensive after-school provider, for 5 years While at PRIME, Inc, Kelly coordinated and managed a math and sciencebased pre-college program for over 250 Black and Latino high school students from Philadelphia and Camden, New Jersey.

Inspired by his experience at PRIME, Inc, Kelly transitioned to the Franklin Institute where he created Partnerships for Achieving Careers in Technology and Science (PACTS), the museum’s first STEM program serving Black and Brown students.

Kelly become a program officer at the William Penn Foundation where he created a neighborhood-based Youth Development Initiative (YDI) that focused on creating a centralized data collection system in communities and improving quality youth development.

In 2011, Kelly co-founded the Philadelphia African American Leadership Forum (PAALF) to promote organizational sustainability among African American led nonprofit agencies In 2016, the PAALF then commissioned the first ever comprehensive research study of African American led nonprofit agencies in Philadelphia In light of the George Floyd murder and COVID-19, Kelly once again, activated research of Black nonprofit leaders in Philadelphia as an update to the 2016 report

In 2020, Kelly co-founded the Black Nonprofit Chief Executives of Philadelphia This group consists of over 90 Black nonprofit leaders and aims to promote and strengthen Black leadership and support the sustainability and impact of their organizations

ABOUT THE “DOER” AWARD

EDWARD G. RENDELL

American lawyer, Prosecutor, Politician and Author

The “Doer” Award is inspired by Edward G. Rendell and is presented to leaders who, like Ed Rendell, are true “Doers.” A native New Yorker, Ed Rendell arrived in Philadelphia

in 1961 to attend the University of Pennsylvania Now, after 36 years of public service, including 24 years as an elected official, Governor Rendell continues to pursue many of the same issues he was passionate about while serving in office He served two terms as the District Attorney of Philadelphia and became the City’s 121st Mayor in January 1992

The first Edward G. Rendell “Doer” Award was presented in 1999 when Ed had just completed two terms as mayor. At the time, the “Doer” Award acknowledged his leadership in bringing about what the New York Times called “one of the most stunning turnarounds in recent urban history” – by eliminating a $250 million deficit, balancing the city’s budget, and generating five consecutive budget surpluses.

Through his unprecedented strategic investments, Ed energized Pennsylvania’s economy, revitalized communities, improved education, protected the environment, expanded access to health care for children, and made affordable prescription drugs available for older Pennsylvanians. Additionally, his work was instrumental to the establishment of the Avenue of the Arts and the Museum of the American Revolution.

Ed also served as Chairman of the Democratic National Committee during the 2000 US Presidential election

He currently sits on several boards, supports multiple non-profit organizations and teaches government and politics at the University of Pennsylvania

The Edward G Rendell “Doer” Award represents the spirit that is the Coalition and the spirit that personifies Ed Rendell

“DOER” AWARD RECIPIENT

RYAN N. BOYER

President, Laborers District Council

Ryan N Boyer is the Business Manager for the Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council, a consortium of more than 5 labor unions in Philadelphia’s building and construction trades. Since 2008, Mr. Boyer has served as Business Manager of the Laborers District Council of the Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia and Vicinity.

Mr. Boyer previously served as President of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU), Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter, a constituency group under the AFL-CIO dedicated to ensuring diversity and inclusion are priorities within the union movement The organization is also committed to mentoring and training young minorities to assume leadership roles in their respective unions In 2015, Governor Tom Wolf appointed Mr Boyer as Chair of the 16 Member Board of Commissioners that oversees operations of the bi-state Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) The DRPA serves as a major economic driver for the region, facilitating commerce and transporting workers between Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia

From 1993 to 1994, Mr Boyer served as Co-Founder of BRIJTS, Inc , a real estate investment company that focused on rehabbing and selling residential properties in neighborhoods across Philadelphia. In 1995, Mr. Boyer joined Laborers’ Local 332 as a journeyman laborer, and in 2000, he rose to the position of assistant to the SecretaryTreasurer.

Mr. Boyer was selected by Governor Wolf and approved by the Pennsylvania State Legislature to serve on the Council of Trustees for Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, the nation’s oldest historically Black college. Soon after his appointment, he was named Chair by the members of the Council.

Mr. Boyer serves on the Board of Directors for FS Investments - Credit Real Estate Income Trust. He also served on several other boards and commissions including the Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board (Philly Works), the Philadelphia Jobs Commission, and the City of Philadelphia Tax Review Board.

FOUNDERS' AWARD ABOUT THE

IIn the original 1969 bylaws, the UAC Founders state, “[The Coalition] was created to fight inner-city and other social inequities by bringing together the various public and private sectors in our City not so much a new organization as a new structure through which existing organizations and existing leadership can coordinate and expand their efforts;” and for 50 years, generations of the Coalition and its community and business friends and neighbors have led and met the challenge of the Founders Recipients of The Founders Award exemplify the principles of our UAC Founders:

they are activators rather than administrators they are primarily catalytic and supportive they provide a forum where diverse members of the community can discuss, define and research both problems and solutions they support and assist those groups and efforts which legitimately represent major community interests they draw the community, in all its aspects, together

Initiated to mark 50 years of the Urban Affairs Coalition, The Founders Award recognizes UAC partners who have rendered distinguished, long-term service to the Coalition. UAC bestows this honor on the hallmark of our founding board members that together we can accomplish what no one organization can do

FOUNDERS’ AWARD RECIPIENT

UGI CORPORATION ROGER PERREAULT President and Chief Executive Office

is a Fortune 500 energy distribution company, founded in 1882, that distributes natural gas, propane, butane and electricity to over 3.5 million customers in all 50 states and 17 European countries. He is also serves as a director of UGI Corporation and UGI Utilities.

Roger Perreault joined UGI Corporation in late 2015, as President of UGI International and in 2018 was appointed to the position of Executive Vice President Global LPG and President of UGI’s subsidiary, UGI International, LLC. Roger continues to have oversight over AmeriGas in the USA and for UGI International.

Prior to joining UGI Corporation Roger spent 21 years at Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and health He served as Air Liquide’s Group Vice President Large Industries World Business Line in Frankfurt, Germany (2013), and President Air Liquide Large Industries, U S LP in Houston, TX (2008) He also held the Latin American positions of CEO Air Liquide Chile, and CEO of Air Liquide Brazil (2005)

Roger graduated from Ryerson University (Toronto, Canada) with a Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering Prior to this, he studied Mining Engineering at Queen’s University (Kingston, Canada) for two years. He then completed a Graduate Diploma in Management from McGill University (Montreal, Canada). Additionally, Roger has attended the Management Program at INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France) in 2000 and returned in 2014 to complete the Executive Education Program (AMP).

UGI Corporation is located in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. www.ugicorp.com

Roger Perreault was appointed President and CEO of UGI Corporation on June 25, 2021 UGI

PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS

The “Doer” Award

1999 - Michael Diberadinis, Pastor Joseph Ginyard, Bronal Harris

2000 - Kenneth Lawrence, former Chairman, PECO, An Exelon Company

2001 - John Fumosa, former VP & General Manager, Turner Construction Company

2002 - Robert W Bogle, President, Philadelphia Tribune

2003 - Jim Reed, Director, External and Public Relations, Verizon

2004 - Ray Desiderio, former Sr VP, PNC Bank

2005 - Sharmain Matlock-Turner, President, Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition

2006 - James E Nevels, former Chairman, Philadelphia School Reform Commission

2007 - Victoria Rowell, Actor, Founder, The Rowell Foster Children’s Positive Plan Foundation, and Author of “The Women Who Raised Me”

2008 - Ahmeenah Young, President & CEO, PA Convention Center Authority

2009 - James Brown, former Chairman & CEO, Alpha Office Supplies

2010 - Leroy Edwards, Owner, Abstract Printing

2011 - David L. Cohen, Executive Vice President, Comcast Corporation and Diane Melley, Director of Corporate Citizenship & Corporate Affairs, IBM

2012 - William P Hankowsky, Chairman, President & CEO, Liberty Property Trust

2013 - Michael A Rashid, President & CEO, AmeriHealth Caritas

2014 - Grant Rawdin, Esq , Founder & CEO, Wescott Financial Advisory Group, LLC

2015 - Dr Amy Gutmann, President, University of Pennsylvania

2016 - Daniel J. Hilferty, President & CEO, Independence Blue Cross

2017 - Kenneth C, Frazier, Chairman, CEO & President, Merck & Co , Inc

2018 - Dr Keith Leaphart, Physician, Philanthropist & Entrepreneur

2019 - Patrick J Eiding, President, Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO & The Honorable Vincent Hughes, Pennsylvania State Senator, 7th District

2021 - Dr Eddie Glaude Jr , New York Times Bestselling Author & Chair of Princeton University’s Department of African American Studies

Community Leadership Award

2000 - The late James Young, Neighborhood Action Bureau

2001 - Mamie Nichols, Point Breeze Federation

2002 - James J. Mills, Philadelphia Anti-Drug/Anti-Violence Network

2003 - Elleanor Jean Hendley, Teenshop

2004 - Marciene Mattleman, After School Activities Partnership

2005 - Guillermo Salas, Hispanic Association of Contractors and Enterprises

2006 - Marcus Mitchell & Herb Levine, Fellowship Farms

2007 - Kofi Asante, National Comprehensive Center for Fathers

2008 - Rev. Henry T. Wells, One Day At A Time (ODAAT)

2009 - Lisa J Nutter, Philadelphia Academies, Inc

2009 - Nicholas D Torres, Congreso, Inc

2010 - Linda L Burnette, Youth Outreach Adolescent Community Awareness Program

2011 - Dr Walter P Lomax Jr & Family

2012 - The Urban Affairs Coalition’s Community & Economic Development Committee

2013 - Patricia A. Coulter, President & CEO, Urban League of Philadelphia

2014 - Judge Renée Cardwell Hughes, CEO, American Red Cross of Southern PA

2015 - Steven Scott Bradley, President & CEO, Bradley and Bradley Associates & Chairman, African American Chamber of Commerce

2016 - Rhonda H Lauer, President and Chief Executive Officer, Foundations, Inc

2017 - Lorina Marshall Blake, President, Independence Blue Cross Foundation

2018 - Dr Marisa Guerin, President, Guerin Consulting

2019 - Charisse R. Lillie, CEO, CRL Consulting & Cecilia Moy Yep, Founder & Executive Director Emeritus, Philadelphia Chinatown Development, Corporation (PCDC)

2021 - Gregory Heller, Director at Guidehouse

PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS

Living Legacy Award

2008 - Ralph Smith, Executive Vice President, The Annie E. Casey Foundation

2009 - Councilwoman Marian B. Tasco, Majority Leader, Philadelphia City Council

2010 - Charles W Bowser, Sr Founder, Philadelphia Urban Coalition

2011 - Jeff Brown, Founder, President and CEO, Sandy Brown, Director of Public Relations, Paul Brauer, Executive Vice President & COO - Shop Rite/Brown’s Super Stores

2012 - Barbara Adams,Esq , General Counsel, Philadelphia Housing Authority

2013 - Judge Nelson A Diaz, Esq , Partner, Dilworth Paxson LLP

2014 - Romulo (Romy) L. Diaz, Vice President and General Counsel, PECO

2015 - Trudy Haynes, Emmy Award Winning Broadcaster, Trailblazer & Community Activist

2016 - Dr Bernard E Anderson, Professor Emeritus, University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business

2017 - William H Ewing, Esteemed Attorney, Activist, Thought Leader

2018 - Dr Joann Epps, Provost, Temple University

2019 - Lucinda Hudson, Executive Director, Parkside Association of Philadelphia & Mel Wells, President, One Day at a Time (ODAAT)

2021 - Dr. Ala Stanford, Founder of The Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium

Founder Award

2019 - PECO / Exelon Corporation & The Wells Fargo Company

2021 - PNC BANK

*Please note that all titles and affiliations represent what was current at the time the award was given

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, UAC did not have award recipients during their annual anniversary celebration.

UAC 1969 FOUNDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Gustave G. Amsterdam, Esq. Bankers Securities Corporation

Madeline Beam Philadelphia Anti-Poverty Action Commission

Edward H. Smoker UGI Corporation Colonel Gorham L. Black Jr. Automatic Retailers of America, Inc. Richard C. Bond John Wanamaker Charles W. Bowser Philadelphia Urban Coalition Bertha Brown Our Neighbors Civic Association Anthony Cortigene Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America

Hon. Paul A. Dandridge Municipal Court of Philadelphia William L. Day First Pennsylvania Banking & Trust Company

Ft. Rev. Robert L. DeWitt The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania Msgr. Philip J. Dowling Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia Willam P. Drake Pennwalt Corporation

Morris Duane, Esq. Duane, Morris, & Heckscher Clarence Farmer Commission of Human Relations

Darwin W. Ferguson Sun Oil Company

Robert H. Gray Metropolitan District Council of Carpenters William L. Greenberg Teamsters Local #929 John C. Haas Rohm & Haas Company

Joseph Harvey Philadelphia Anti-Poverty Action Commission

Hon. A. Leon Jr. Higginbotham U.S District, Eastern District of Pennsylvania

James H. Jones United Steelworkers of America, Negro Trade Union Leadership Council J. Arvic Jonsson Food Fair Stores, Inc

Joseph T. Kelley Philadelphia Council of Industrial Org

Richard J. McConnell Girard Trust Bank

UAC 1969 FOUNDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

James N. McGeehan

United Steelworkers of America

Frank C. P. McGlinn The Fidelity Bank

Hon. Harry Melton Municipal Court of Philadelphia M. Lee Montgomery Office of Urban Affairs, Temple University Rev. Harry H. Nichols Board of Education, Philadelphia School District Hon. Robert N. C. Nix Jr. Court of Common Pleas R. Stewart Rauch, Jr. The Philadelphia Savings Fund Society Jonathan E. Rhoads, M.D. Philadelphia County Medical Society Harvey N. Schmidt Community Legal Services Ernest Scott Esq. Pepper, Hamilton, & Scheetz Isadore M. Scott Tri-Institutional Facilities Program Charles A. Searles Searles Printing Company Dr. Mark R. Shedd Philadelphia School District

William E. Spotwood Young Great Society Medical Center Harold F. Still, Jr. Central-Penn National Bank Frank Sullivan Local #3, Philadelphia Federation of Teachers Rev. Leon H. Sullivan Opportunities Industrializations Center Hon. James H. J. Tate City of Philadelphia Edward F. Toohey Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO

Woods Radio Station WDAS Herman C. Wrice Young Great Society

THE UAC STORY

In 1968, just days after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, a coalition of Philadelphia’s leaders gathered at the Philadelphia Savings Fund Society Building at 12th & Chestnut Street.

Fearful the riots across the country could ignite riots in Philadelphia, the leaders gathered to discuss how the city would and should react to a hurting populous in this terrible tragedy

Charles “Charlie” W Bowser – lawyer and the first African American to become Deputy Mayor in Philadelphia – led the discussions.

Over the hours of this meeting, the leaders were able to develop consensus that the best way to quell the community’s unrest was a community investment in hope.

Over a two-day span, the leaders’ investment was a commitment to more than one million dollars that would be invested in needed

And, most importantly, the leaders empowered community groups and individuals to direct how those funds would be spent.

This historic partnership between business, government, labor, and community leaders resulted in the founding of The Philadelphia Urban Coalition in 1969.

The Philadelphia Urban Coalition, “was created to fight inner city and other social inequities by bringing together the various public and private sectors in our city… not so much a new organization as a new structure through which existing organizations and existing leadership can coordinate and expand their efforts ”

This model, as a Home for Nonprofits, has been the essence of the Coalition’s existence over the last 50 years.

UAC by the Decades.

1969

Charlie Bowser became the first Executive Director of The Philadelphia Urban Coalition in 1969.

Many of the Coalition’s founding initiatives began under Charlie Bowser’s leadership – and continued by John Bowser – including UAC’s work in education, which led to the “Phila Jobs Program” – Philadelphia’s first city-wide initiative to provide paid, part-time, summer jobs to teens.

1980

Through the 1980s strong alliances grew through the founding of The Urban Affairs Partnership, an organization created to improve the quality of life in the Greater Philadelphia Region.

Several founding direct services stemmed from this partnership, including our Community Economic Development (CED) Program) - which brings capital to underserved communities to ensure the stability, growth, and vitality of the Region

1991

In 1991, under the leadership of Ernest Jones and Dr. Bernard E Anderson, The Urban Affairs Partnership and the Philadelphia Urban Coalition merged to create the Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition (GPUAC).

The successful merger transformed the Coalition from a $2M organization to a $20M agency. GPUAC deepened its programming and services to help the disadvantaged and working poor throughout Philadelphia’s diverse neighborhoods, including directly supporting the growth of newer diverse organizations

2010

IIn 2010, the Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition changed its name to the Urban Affairs Coalition or, “UAC.” Over the last decade, UAC has doubled in size, working with over 80 programs, employing more than 450 individuals, and managing over $40M in social impact.

The Coalition’s Growth is a direct outcome of the professionalization of the “fiscal sponsorship” model the Founders started 50 years ago. UAC’s Home for Nonprofits has become the platform where funders support marginalized communities while ensuring they have the access to infrastructure, networks, and funding that they as individuals have been historically denied access to.

2022

Today, under the 23 year leadership of Sharmain Matlock-Turner – the first woman to lead the Coalition - UAC has successfully managed over one billion dollars of social impact over its 53 year history.

Today, Sharmain is sought out for her thought leadership on the issues of greatest importance to our communities jobs that pay a family-sustaining wage; equitable opportunities for fun, skill building, education, and employment for children and youth; racial justice and the Urban Affairs Coalition is increasingly the go-to partner for people and organizations looking to make a real impact in communities.

As A Home for Nonprofits, UAC is working to ensure that we continue to be a home for the Dreamers & Doers, Good Neighbors, Big Thinkers, Wealth Builders, and Next Generation Changemakers of tomorrow.

PNC NORTH BROAD PNC NORTH BROAD

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY CONNECTION CENTER CONNECTION CENTER

The PNC Bank North Broad Community Connection Center will help UAC drive equitable community development along the North Broad Street Commercial Corridor by creating a hub for community-based initiatives.

Programming for the Center will borrow from the established and successful models of other PNC driven efforts, such as the PNC Fairfax Connection in Cleveland, Ohio and the Black Scranton Project. Inaugural programming at UAC's PNC Bank Community Connection Center will focus sharply on community-based financial literacy and wealthbuilding services through the Coalition's Community and Economic Development Department (CED)

In partnership with PNC Bank, CED will pilot a new adaptation of its core FAN Club programming designed specifically to benefit and engage women and minorityowned small businesses in the surrounding neighborhoods, encompassing:19141, 19140, 19144 & 19120.

Independence Blue Cross

JP Morgan Chase

Marsh McLennan

Pennsylvania Convention Center

Jefferson

Philadelphia Foundation

Wells Fargo Bank

One Day At A Time

Lima Consulting