UME was proud to be a centerpiece sponsor of the 2019 Women’s Film Festival. The Women’s Film Festival has become a noteworthy Women’s History Month event in our city and provides an important platform that showcases films created by and for women. Congratulations to Program Director of the Women’s Film Festival and our friend, Suzi […]

Here is to strong women, may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them!! Happy International Women’s Day from us all at UME!!!

This past weekend UME participated in the 12th Annual Mater Dei Polar Plunge in Sea Isle, NJ. The goal is to raise money for tuition assistance at Mater Dei Catholic School. This fund helps parents who may have fallen ill or are out of work and unable to meet tuition costs. Since inception, they have […]

Happy President’s Day, from all of us at UME. God Bless America.

Our CEO Anne Marie Chapman celebrating Lincoln Day at the Union League of Philadelphia. Today we celebrate the birthday of Abraham Lincoln, our 16th president who abolished slavery, preserved the Union, strengthened the federal government and moderated the economy. Lincoln is remembered as America’s martyr hero, and is consistently ranked both by scholars and the […]

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” – Harriet Tubman

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”

This year, UME was honored to participate in two different Angel Tree programs. One was held through the Salvation Army division of Philadelphia, and the other was through Saint Stanislaus Church in Lansdale. We adopted two families of five, that needed some Christmas Cheer. We were able to put over $7,000 in clothing, toys and […]

The epic 119th Army-Navy game made its return to Philadelphia this past Saturday, December 8, 2018. UME proudly hosted local Vets and their families for a fun filled tailgating experience. We were humbled by their stories of bravery and perseverance; it was an honor to be in their presence.

In Memoriam of President George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States who helped guide the world out of a four-decade U.S.-Soviet Cold War, died Nov. 30 at age 94. 1924-2018