Posted by jwilliamson@urbanedge.org on September 14, 2026 in Uncategorized
Tawkiyah Jordan Jordan Fournier As Urban Edge continues its dedication to strengthening communities and families, we are pleased to have Tawkiyah Jordan and Jordan Fournier join our team in this mission. Urban Edge is honored to welcome Tawkiyah Jordan as its new Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President, Strategy. Tawkiyah Jordan...
Posted by jwilliamson@urbanedge.org on August 4, 2026 in Uncategorized
Ms. Junie (2nd from the right) with the Urban Edge Community Programs team. For many families, higher education represents a pathway to opportunity, career advancement, and a better future. Yet for millions of Americans, the cost of obtaining that education can create a financial burden that lasts for decades. For low- and moderate-income households...
Posted by jwilliamson@urbanedge.org on May 26, 2026 in Uncategorized
Urban Edge was honored to welcome Amanda Shea to our Community 2026 event. Through her powerful spoken word piece, “Urban Edge,” Shea reflected on the realities faced by many within our communities. Her energy, authenticity, and rhythm brought the room together, creating a true sense of unity as we celebrated the work accomplished...
Posted by jwilliamson@urbanedge.org on April 17, 2026 in Uncategorized
Urban Edge is thrilled to welcome three accomplished members to its leadership team: Kate Bennett as Interim Director of Real Estate, Claire Sokolowski as Director of Finance, and Thomas Emery as Asset Manager. Left: Kate Bennett, Interim Director of Real Estate | Middle: Claire Sokolowski, Director of Finance | Right: Thomas Emery, Asset...
Posted by jwilliamson@urbanedge.org on April 8, 2026 in Uncategorized
For more than ten years, Mary Dill has been a familiar and trusted presence at Urban Edge’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Tax Center. She’s been a part of the volunteer team, led by Urban Edge staffer, Leneva Penton, that has helped the program expand to more than 600 tax filers annually. Mary Dill, 3rd from the left, Leneva Penton,...
