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UNCF Philadelphia

“A mind is a terrible thing to waste, but a wonderful thing to invest in.”® Why not invest your time or money in better futures for young people in Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia, southern New Jersey and around the country?

UNCF Philadelphia is here to help you send a student to college and turn his or her life around. UNCF Philadelphia partners with corporations, foundations, small business, government and individuals to raise scholarship funds for deserving students who reside in this community, who otherwise would not be able to go to and through college.

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Save the Date: 14th Annual Philadelphia Mayor's Masked Ball. Saturday, March 21, 2026. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA. Doors open 6:00 PM. Featuring silent and live auction, live entertainment, dancing, HBCU and Green Organization recognitions, red carpet Parade of Masks, and student scholars. 2026 Co-Chairs: Meg Kane, Host City Executive, Philadelphia Soccer 2026, and Joe Meade, SVP Government and Regulatory Affairs, Comcast Spectacor. Celebrating Cheyney University and Lincoln University. UNCF Philadelphia Region Area Office.

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UNCF Philadelphia Staff

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Richard Lee Snow Regional Development Director/Washington (DC) Region Read Richard Lee Snow's Bio
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Carolyn Starling-Love Regional Administrative Assistant, Philadelphia Read Carolyn Starling-Love's Bio