In this interview, Katrina Pratt Roebuck, Founder and CEO of Uplifme, speaks with Sharmain Matlock-Turner, the CEO of the Urban Affairs Coalition (UAC), about the organization’s mission and impact over the past 55 years. The UAC was founded in response to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and has since served as a hub for nonprofit organizations, providing vital resources and technical support to help them thrive.
Sharmain highlights UAC’s work in supporting nonprofits through fiscal sponsorship, summer youth employment programs, and initiatives like the Civic Coalition to Save Lives, which focuses on reducing gun violence. She also emphasizes the importance of collaboration between communities, businesses, and government to create meaningful change.
As UAC celebrates its 55th anniversary, Sharmaine looks ahead to expanding homeownership opportunities through the “Home by Now” initiative and continuing UAC’s commitment to supporting underserved communities. To learn more about UAC, donate, or get involved, visit uac.org.