News & Events from April 2019

Bridges out of Poverty

All staff training today. Great information and encouragement that we can provide to our participants to help break the cycle of poverty in communities.

UESF Video is coming

For the last month, UESF has been working with a production team to put together a video to help increase awareness about UESF. Director of Housing Stabilization Regina Clark was having fun getting interviewed by the production crew.

Furlough Assistance Program

UESF has partnered with United Way to create an assistance program for individuals who live in Philadelphia recently impacted by government shutdown. Call 215-814-6841/46 or email emilymitchell@uesfacts.org to get more information on our Furlough Workers Assistance Program.

Champions in Action Award

John Rowe our Executive Director was interviewed on NBC Philadelphia on the impact that the Champions in Action Award from Citizens Bank awarded us in 2015.

Thank you for your donation

Thanks so much to the Bragin Family for the donations of hats, gloves, scarfs and socks. You will help keep our participants warm during this cold season.

UESF hats spotted…

More UESF hats spotted at PA Careerlink North. UESF educates participants through our weekly workshops. #WhatIsUESF

A Good Night Sleep

Today our Housing Specialist took Mr. Lipatore, a Veteran who was recently housed through our organization to the furniture bank. With our help he was able to pick out some furniture and get a brand new bed. He is looking forward to getting a good night sleep tonight in his new home.

What is UESF?

You might start seeing these UESF hats all over Philly and wonder What is UESF? Just imagine your car breaks down. You have a choice to get your car fixed or pay your electric bill. You choose to get your car fixed since you need it to get to work. A few months go by…Read More

Even $1 can help…

We received an anonymous donation of $1, every dollar we receive can help towards stabilizing a household:) #everydollarcounts

Meet Lev Berstein

A 7th grader who started his own business called “Hot Sauce For Heat”. A portion of his proceeds help pay the heating bills for people in need. Lev came across UESF and decided to donate $1000 to help give heat to more participants during these cold months. Thank you Lev Berstein for your support, it…Read More