United Communities promotes the educational and economic advancement of individuals and families within its host neighborhoods. Today, they work in partnership with the various communities for social and economic justice and to foster harmony for building self-sustaining communities through:
- Advocacy that promotes member participation and leadership
- Economic Programs for enhancing community development
- Social Programs supporting individual and family well-being
- Educational opportunities that advance skill development and knowledge
United Communities currently operates two facilities, each of which serves as a major hub for community resources and spirit in three very low income, diverse areas of Southeast Philadelphia: the
Services include:
- Preschool Programming
- Afterschool and summer camp programs
- Adult Education (ABE/GED/ESL)
- Housing counseling and homeowner education
- Emergency energy assistance
- Emergency food assistance
- Housing rehabilitation
- Prevention/Intervention programs for teenage youth
- Youth employment program
- Computer literacy for children and adults
- Out-of-school youth educational/job readiness programming
- Case Management and Family Services
- SCOH (Services To Children In Their Own Homes)
- Truancy Prevention/Intervention Programs
- Parent Education program
- Evening recreational activities for adults
For more information, please visit the website, or contact:
United Communities
2029 South 8th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
215-468-6111
Serving the Philadelphia community.