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 leaders selected for The Leadership’s 38th class, joining more than 1,800 alumni who have preceded them.  Click here to see a complete list of the …

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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 Firm’s signature pro bono volunteer program, where Morgan Stanley employees provided strategic recommendations to address the nonprofits’ mission-critical challenges and critical opportunities. During the past …

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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 been turned on its head. No one could have predicted that we would be gut punched by a global pandemic or the devastating economic consequences …

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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 Families’ (CFUF) Board and staff, I want to thank you again for your continued support that is making a meaningful difference throughout our community. Three …

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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 is responding to COVID-19. During the past several weeks, our Board of Directors, Senior Leadership Team, and I have been talking to public health officials; …

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