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
Housing and Children First
Children are disproportionately hurt by poverty: it limits their chance to grow up without fear or limitations. So we at UESF are strategic about making sure that our housing-first opportunities reach children and their families. That is why we created our Division of Youth and Family. Our purpose is to work with families who already…Read More
UESF attends Mayoral Luncheon
We spotted Councilwoman Helen Gym at the 2022 Mayoral Luncheon hosted by Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, we just had to take a picture!
UESF supported Right to Counsel
UESF was behind the scenes in getting Right to Counsel passed. This is great news for Philadelphians and we’ll keep working to make eviction a thing of the past.”
Virtual Utility Fair
Virtual Utility Fair coming Wednesday Evenings & Select Saturdays in February & March! RSVP to select your date + time ➡https://water.phila.gov/utility-fairs If you need assistance right away, please click on UESF’s contact form at https://www.tfaforms.com/4884398 and a member from our team will reach out to you.
The Leaky Tap and the Butterfly Wing
People often talk about how social change can start with the single flutter of a butterfly’s wing: one little thing can lead to a chain reaction of massive change. At UESF, but we have our own butterfly’s wing: a single drip from a tap. We got our start back in 1983 with a contract to…Read More
25th Annual MEAF GOLF Fundraiser is now Virtual
Join us on Monday, October 11 @ 12noon for a fun filled hour of sponsor appreciation, education on the MEAF program and lots of Prizes!
UESF Scales Efficiently as Funding Doubles During COVID
UESF is always looking for more efficient and reliable ways to get the financial need to the community, Sage Intacct, Inc. was there to help! Read the blog: Click Here
Keeping our participants warm!
The Philadelphia Citizen wrote a great article about UESF focusing on our Oil program and Utility Grant Program to help keep Philadelphians warm:) CLICK HERE to check it out
Save the Date
Community Day on Monday January 18th