University Area Community Development Corporation named ...

UACDC recognized at the Tampa Bay Business Journal Nonprofit of the Year Awards

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Tampa, Fla. ? (June 26, 2012) ? The University Area Community Development Corporation, Inc. (UACDC) took top honors for the second year as the winner in the ?Public and Societal Benefit? category at the 2012 Tampa Bay Business Journal Nonprofit of the Year Awards. The event was held June 21 at the A La Carte Event Pavilion where winners were recognized in seven categories among 37 finalists.

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?This award is about more than just accolades on paper. It means that highly regarded business leaders recognize that UACDC sets a high standard for providing life-changing programs in an effective, accountable and fiscally responsible way,? said Dan Jurman, UACDC executive director and CEO. ?We understand the many challenges today?s nonprofits face and congratulate all the finalists and winners for their hard work in the Tampa Bay community. We also want to thank the dozens of non-profits, for-profit businesses and government agencies that partner with us every day to Make it Happen.?

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The Tampa Bay Business Journal created these awards to promote transparency and accountability among area nonprofits. The awards honor outstanding organizations that not only provide important services, but also demonstrate financially sound practices.

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?We?re honored to have received this award for the second year as the UACDC continues to do more with less as we maintain innovative and unparalleled programs that produce proven results,? said Commissioner Victor D. Crist, UACDC Chairman of the Board. ?As we help people become self-sufficient, we?re accomplishing our mission with minimal resources.?

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The UACDC provides the opportunities and resources to meet the needs of the adults and youth of the blighted University Area Community. By working side-by-side and offering the encouragement and resources to create self-sustainability, community members are able to break free from poverty and create a better tomorrow.

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ABOUT UACDC:

The UACDC Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public/private partnership whose mission is children and family development, crime prevention, and commerce growth. Its primary focus is the redevelopment and sustainability of the at-risk areas surrounding the Tampa campus of the University of South Florida. The UACDC was named 2011 non-profit of the year by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. It is headquartered in the University Area Community Center Complex, owned by Hillsborough County and operated by the UACDC, which is located at 14013 North 22nd Street in Tampa. For more information about UACDC, please visit www.uacdc.org or call 813-558-5212.

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