UFSC Mission and History UFSC Mission To be the pre-eminent financial services organization that provides professional development programs, supports educational advancement and promotes economic empowerment for its members and minority communities at large. We fulfill our mission by: Encouraging the full participation of our members; Supporting involvement in community development activities; Providing financial education to the public, with a specific emphasis on youth; Serving as an educational and networking resource for minorities who are currently employed and/or seeking a career in the financial services industry; Promoting opportunities for members and being an advocate for diversity in the financial services industry; and Facilitating the goals and objectives as determined by the members. National Organization History The Urban Financial Services Coalition formerly known as the National Association of Urban Bankers (NAUB), is an organization of minority professionals in the financial services industry and related fields. Affiliation with UFSC offers a unique opportunity to influence the shape of the banking and financial services industry. UFSC promotes the personal and professional development of its members as well as improvement in the financial condition of our ethnically and culturally diverse communities through education, home ownership, and local economic development. UFSC supports programs that offer practical benefits for minority financial services professionals, banks and financial institutions. Our goals and objectives are: Fostering the interest and expanding the numbers of minorities in financial services Increasing the understanding and use of financial services in low-income communities Enhancing scholarship programs for minority youth in pursuit of financial services careers Cultivating a premiere job bank of experienced minority professionals in the financial services industry. ORGANIZATION FACTS Year Established 1974 Number of Chapters 23 Current Affiliates 2000 Corporate Members 35 Past Presidents 25