United Communities
Executive Director : Francis Carney
2029 S. 8th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Phone: (215) 467-8700 Fax: (215) 468-5914
Service Area: South Philadelphia, East of Broad St.
Mission Statement
United Communities Southeast Philadelphia has a long and rich tradition of service to children, adults and families residing in Southeast Philadelphia. United Communities was established in 1969 through the merger of three settlement houses that date back to 1847. For the past 37 years, United Communities has carried out the original settlement mission to promote the educational and economic advancement of individuals and families within its host neighborhoods.
Today, our mission is to work in partnership with the various communities for social 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
Listed below are services UC offers:
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
AVRP (Anti-Violence Reduction Program)
Evening recreational activities for adults
Neighborhood Advisory Committee