Blog – CFUF

Success Stories: Phillip McDaniels

With multiple wraparound services like the dedicated staff, practical support like access to vehicles and tools to build intergenerational wealth, CFUF is not a typical nonprofit. Phillip McDaniels didn’t want …

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Success Stories: Shalene Wallace

From Facebook Live to the streets of Park Heights, alumna Shalene Wallace has a message to friends, family, and neighbors: If you’re ready to believe in yourself, the Center for …

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Success Stories: Shiloh Jordan

Shiloh Jordan might see you out in the Greater Penn North community and strike up a conversation about CFUF. “If you know CFUF, you might already know about our job …

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Success Stories: Donell Thomas

It was about 10 years ago when I came home and found a flyer for the Center for Urban Families hanging on the knob of my front door advertising a …

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Success Stories: Marquis McKnight

My story starts in high school. I was playing football and wrestling, keeping out of trouble during the season. I was living with my grandparents—my grandfather was my father figure, …

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Announcing the Graduating Class of the Leadership 2022

Marilyn Aklin, Director of Development, of the Center for Urban Families (CFUF) has successfully graduated as a member of The Leadership Class of 2022. Marilyn is one of 61 regional …

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Center for Urban Families Team Wins First Place in Morgan Stanley’s 12th Annual U.S. Strategy Challenge

Beginning March 17 and ending May 26, Morgan Stanley selected the Center for Urban Families (CFUF) and 5 other nonprofits to participate in its 12th Annual U.S. Strategy Challenge, the …

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A Message of Hope in this Time of Tragedy

Dear Friends, On January 1st, many awakened with renewed hope and optimism for themselves, their families, and their communities. In less than six months, life as we’ve known it has …

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COVID-19 Hasn’t Slowed Us Down!

Dear Friends, I hope that you and your family are safe and healthy as we continue to navigate through this very challenging time. On behalf of the Center for Urban …

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CFUF’s Response to COVID-19

To our members, staff, funders, partners, and supporters, On behalf of the Center for Urban Families (CFUF), I wanted to send a personal note to let you know how CFUF …

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