If you need help with application assistance, come visit UESF at any of these dates and locations during the month of November: LIHEAP WEEK: 10am to 2pm Tuesday, November 5 Thomas Donatucci Library 1935 W Shunk Street, 19145 Wednesday, November 6 PATH – Community Room 1919 Cottman Avenue, 19111 Thursday, November 7 Haverford Library 5543…Read More
Volunteer Day at Philadelphia Prison Orchard
UESF staff contributed to a volunteer initiative at the Philadelphia Prison Orchard, a collaborative effort involving The Food Trust, Philadelphia Department of Prisons, and Bennet Compost, resulting in a valuable experience and opportunity for interorganizational collaboration.
28th Annual PECO MEAF GOLF Tournment
What a beautiful day for the 28th PECO MEAF Golf Tournament, which aimed to secure financial assistance for underprivileged families and individuals. The day’s schedule included: Golfing, recreational Games, cuisine, and social enjoyment. Thank you to everyone who participated and supported this event it was a great success!!!!
Welcome UESF’s New Executive Director
The UESF Board is excited to announce that Alexander Z. Talmadge, Jr will be joining UESF as the new Executive Director starting on Monday, August 5, 2024. Alexander is an attorney by trade and a former Commissioner of Elections for the City of Philadelphia. Alex has deep connections to the city of Philadelphia leadership and…Read More
UESF Mobile Office Update
Join UESF and Representative Regina Young Office at the Free Library of Philadelphia every Tuesday starting July 2nd from 12pm to 4pm at 1935 Shunk Street to receive assistance with BenePhilly benefits and other supportive services.
Golf Tournament Proceeds Reach An All Time High!
The 27th Annual PECO MEAF Golf Tournament held on October 9th was a huge success—raising a record $56,000+ for PECO’s Matching Energy Assistance Program (MEAF). Taking place on October 9th, the event drew nearly 128 golfers, who enjoyed a beautiful rain-free day of golf on the autumn-colored hills of McCall Golf Club in Upper Darby….Read More
Having lunch with the Mayor!
UESF joined the Mayor’s luncheon at the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia Today! Mayor Jim Kenney addressed important issues impacting the city of Philadelphia and his last year in office.
This ‘furniture bank’ gives away beds, tables, and sofas to Philadelphians leaving homelessness
Today the Philadelphia Inquirer wrote an article about The Philadelphia Furniture Bank. UESF has been partnering with them for over 6 years to help our participants furnish their new homes after exiting homelessness. Check out this article to read all about this great organization: The Philadelphia Furniture Bank
Lunching with Landlords: How UESF Builds Trust for Community Stability
The city of Philadelphia has a shortage of affordable housing units in Philadelphia –88% of people with incomes of less than $30,000 are cost-burdened, according to Pew Charitable Trust, far more than other major cities. But what we know at UESF is that even when a tenant finds an apartment, we also need to build…Read More
Taking It to the Streets: UESF on the Move
The pandemic changed office life for everyone. But what does office life have to do with getting out of poverty? A lot. At UESF, the pandemic has taught us that the office model of providing assistance was not user-friendly. Every day, our whole staff came to work in our Center City office, and our program…Read More