Photos: The Urban Affairs Coalition Breakfast and Award Winners

For
45 years, the Urban Affairs Coalition has worked tirelessly to improve
the quality of life in the region, build wealth in urban communities,
and solve emerging issues. Our network of 55 + partner organizations and
programs serve more than 150,000 children, youth and adults annually,
addressing critical issues in our communities including — digital
literacy, summer youth employment, free tax services, small business
financing, anti-predatory home improvement loans, special needs housing,
economic inclusion, HIV/AIDS prevention and so much more. Last Friday they held their annual breakfast in the Grand Ballroom at the Hyatt at the Bellevue.

Jerry Sweeney, Steven Bradley, “Living Legacy Award” Recipient Romulo “Romy”  Diaz, Jr., Esq. (VP & General Counsel, PECO), and Ron Bradley.

Former Ed Rendell greets the guests in his jovial way.

Good morning Philadelphia !! – Mayor Nutter

 City Councilwoman Marian B. Tasco and president of City Council Darrell Clarke.

Rose Samuel, Congressman Chaka Fattah, City Councilwoman Marian B. Tasco.

 Karen Lewis and Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Derrick Sawyer.

Montgomery County Commissioner Josh Shapiro, Anthony Williams, and Romy Diaz.

Former Governor Ed Rendell, “Doer” Award Recipient Grant Rawdin, Esq.  (President and CEO, Wescott Financial Advisory), and CEO/President of UAC Sharmain  Matlock­Turner.

Inspired
by Governor Edward G. Rendell, this award honors an individual who has
made the communities of Philadelphia a better place to live, work and
play.

Pennsylvania Governor Elect Tom Wolf and UAC Board Member William Moore

.  UAC Board Member Dan Fitzpatrick and
Montgomery County Commissioner Josh Shapiro

Romulo “Romy” Diaz
receives the “Living Legacy” Award. 

Inspired by Dwight Evans, this award honors a policy leader who has committed to fostering the Coalition’s mission.