News & Events

Event

LIHEAP WEEK – November 5 to 8

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 Haverford Avenue, 19139

Friday, November 8
UESF – Suite 600
1608 Walnut Street, 19103

For full service, you’ll need these documents:

  1. Income for last 30 days (award letters need to be current, pensions don’t need to be current if still receiving)
  2. Current utility bill or shut-off notice
  3. Social security card (for everyone in the household)
  4. Identification (must have a picture)

 

Event

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.

Event

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!!!!

News

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 a wealth of experience in non-profit oversight and low-income program management.

We are very excited to welcome him to UESF!!!

News

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.

Event

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.

The Matching Energy Assistance Fund is PECO’s vehicle for assisting low-income families throughout the Greater Philadelphia area who need assistance paying their electric bills.  PECO matches all program funds dollar for dollar for each grant that is made, doubling the impact.  As a result, the $56,000 raised from the golf tournament became $112,000 for families in need.

Local agencies receiving these funds for the families they serve include the Bucks County Opportunity Council, the Community Action Agency of Delaware County, the Community Action Development Commission of Montgomery County, Mason-Dixon Cares, and UESF.

A special thanks to the event’s major sponsors, including CMC Energy, Burns & McDonnell, Sargent & Lundy and Asplundh.