Urban Affairs Coalition

08/23/2026

Philadelphia continues to grow—but what opportunities and challenges are shaping that growth?

Join our Partner, Center City Business Association, for Meet the Developers, featuring a conversation with leaders working across Philadelphia’s real estate, development and construction industries.

Panelists include:

• Vaughan Buckley, Volumetric Building Companies
• Gina Lavery, Econsult Solutions, Inc.
• Anthony Maher, University Place Associates
• Maria Sourbeer, Mosaic Development Partners JV

The discussion will be moderated by Lauren Gilchrist of Newmark.

📅 Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 8 a.m.
📍 Fitler Club

Register: https://tinyurl.com/v9zjf4s5

08/21/2026

Fiscal sponsorship has become an increasingly important tool for expanding access and supporting emerging, grassroots and community-led initiatives.

Join UAC President Arun Prabhakaran and fellow philanthropic leaders for a virtual conversation exploring the history and evolving role of fiscal sponsorship, and how the field can strengthen accountability, preserve community leadership and move resources more equitably.

📅 Thursday, September 3
⏰ Noon–1 p.m.
💻 Free and virtual
🔗 Register at philanthropynetwork.org

08/21/2026

Wellness, culture and community come together at NAMI Philadelphia’s Connecting Roots Multicultural Fair! 💚

Join our UAC Partner NAMI Philadelphia for an afternoon featuring yoga, dance, art, a mental health workshop, Narcan training, community resources, raffles and light refreshments.

📅 Saturday, September 5
⏰ 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
📍 Friends Hospital, Scattergood Building
4641 Roosevelt Boulevard

Admission is free, with a suggested $20 donation to support immigrant wellness.

08/20/2026

Getting ready for the new school year? 🎒✏️

UAC program partner Parkside Association of Philadelphia is hosting a free Sidewalk Bookbag Giveaway for neighborhood students tomorrow!

📅 Friday, August 21
⏰ 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 1719 N. 52nd Street, Suite G

For more information, call 215-877-1198.

08/19/2026

Looking for free family fun this weekend? 🎶

UAC Program Partner Parkside Association of Philadelphia is teaming up with Highmark Mann for the Milestone Mashup—a community celebration featuring live performances, an interactive kids’ zone, hands-on activities, a vendor village and more!

📅 Saturday, August 22
⏰ 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Highmark Mann, 5201 Parkside Avenue
🎟️ Free with advance registration

Learn more and register at HighmarkMann.org/Milestone.

08/19/2026

Every step can make a difference. 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏾

Join EMIR Healing Center for the Race Against Gun Violence Philadelphia on Saturday, August 22. Whether you run, walk or donate, your support helps protect lives, honor families and strengthen our communities.

📅 Saturday, August 22
⏰ 8 a.m.
🔗 Register or donate: https://runsignup.com/Race/199751/Charity/35708

08/18/2026

Help a student in your community start the school year prepared! 🎒✏️

Now through August 31, UAC Program Partner Global Citizen is collecting school supplies for students and families at Dr. Ethel Allen School in Strawberry Mansion.

From notebooks and pencils to other classroom essentials, every donation helps ensure students have the tools they need for a successful school year.

Shop the online wish list and have your donation sent directly to the drive: https://rightgift.com/nonprofits/global-citizen/wish-lists/f91d1328-f44d-4c50-b53f-1743c09c2d9a

RightGift enables nonprofits, businesses, and charitable individuals to create, share, and fulfill wish lists campaigns for their new item needs.

08/17/2026

Please join us in congratulating Sebrina Tate on being named Executive Director of our UAC Partner, Everybody Builds Philadelphia.

With more than 25 years of leadership experience, Sebrina has built her career around expanding economic opportunity, strengthening organizations and connecting people and communities to the resources they need to thrive.

We look forward to seeing her lead Everybody Builds’ continued work to diversify Philadelphia’s construction industry and expand opportunities for businesses and workers across the region.

Congratulations, Sebrina, on this exciting new chapter!

08/04/2026

Save the date for a day of community and advocacy. 💙💚

Our Program Partner, NAMI NAMI Philadelphiaosting NAMIWalks Philly on Saturday, October 17, at Friends Hospital.

Join the movement to support Mental Health for All and make a difference in our community.

Learn more and register at namiwalks.org/philly.

08/03/2026

🎒 Help students in your community start the school year with confidence!

Our Program Partner, One Day at a Time, is hosting a School Supply Drive from August 3–7 to help ensure students have the tools they need for a successful school year.

ODAAT is collecting new backpacks, notebooks, folders, pencils, pens, crayons, markers, glue sticks, calculators, and other school supplies.

📍 Drop-off Location:
ODAAT Corporate Office
2532 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132

You can also donate via Cash App ($originalodaat), PayPal (originalodaat), or ODAAT's Amazon Wish List. Please note "School Supplies" with Cash App or PayPal donations.

Every donation helps a student begin the school year prepared, confident, and ready to learn. Thank you for supporting our community! 🧡💙