ICYMI: Boyle Presents $750,000 in Federal Funding He Secured for the Urban League of Greater Philadelphia

“Being present in the neighborhoods I represent is my top priority, and I know the Urban League shares that exact same priority,” said Congressman Boyle. “That is why I am proud today to announce that I have secured $750,000 in new federal funds to support the Urban League. Philadelphia is the sum of each and every one of us, and this new facility will help advance our shared mission to ensure all neighbors have the support that they need.”

Congressman Boyle was joined by Dr. Darrin W. Anderson, Sr., President & CEO of the Urban League of Greater Philadelphia, and Katie Sykes, a former program participant and former President of NExT (the Network of Extraordinary Talent), the Urban League’s young professionals group. 

“I want to thank Congressman Brendan Boyle for his steadfast commitment to the people of the city and the mission that the Urban League has been pushing and promoting over the last 100-plus years,” said Dr. Darrin W. Anderson, Sr. “We're expanding into satellite locations - this federal investment helps us to achieve that. We're located here in Center City, but we need to be among the people.”

“I heard about this incredible first-time home buyer pilot program, Revitalizing Neighborhoods and Increasing Homeownership (RNIH). And I am enthralled that similar programs will be provided at the new sites that are opening up soon,” said Katie Sykes. “Throughout this program, I took full advantage of the HUD-certified housing counseling, the financial literacy, as well as the first-time home buyer education sessions and workshops. It was an extremely seamless experience.”

The funding secured by Congressman Boyle is supporting the development of a new permanent satellite location for the Urban League in his district. This new facility will provide housing counseling, financial literacy, first-time homebuyer workshops, eviction mediation, job development, violence prevention programs, health and wellness services, and small business support for thousands of Philadelphians. 

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