Mr. Kenneth Gamble |
Universal Companies
At Universal Companies, we are in the people business,
the business of rebuilding people, families and communities within urban
communities. Our Mission is to create educational, cultural, and economic
wealth within historically poor communities by tearing down systemic barriers
to community wealth creation – We call this the Universal
Plan.
The vision of Universal Companies is to create a community re-development
model, which rebuilds the community systems (infrastructure) in the Greater
South Philadelphia area. By developing and implementing a comprehensive
and holistic approach to community development that addresses issues of
real estate and economic development, small business creation, k-12 and
adult education, social and supportive services, medical and health services,
and technology.
The Family of Universal Companies consist of the Following Divisions:
- Universal Community Homes
- Universal Business Support Center
- Universal Institute Charter School (K-6)
- Universal Retail Companies (Universal Mini Market)
- Universal Construction Company
- Universal Center for Employment Training
- Universal Workforce Development Center
- Universal Capital Investment Fund, CDFI
- Universal Technology Center
- Universal / MLK Opportunity & Resource Center
Universal Companies is a not for profit "Community
Development and Community Management Corporation" formed under the
efforts and direction of one of Philadelphia's greatest talents, Mr. Kenneth
Gamble, world-renowned musical writer, composer, producer and founder
and CEO of Philadelphia International Records. Mr. Gamble has been credited
for being a pioneer in the development of soul/rhythm and blues music
in America. Since 1960, Mr. Gamble has written, produced, and recorded
more than 3,000 songs performed by numerous artists and is credited as
the creator of "THE SOUND OF PHILADELPHIA (TSOP)." TSOP has
placed Philadelphia on the International Map as a Mecca for the music
industry and promoted Philadelphia worldwide.
For more information about Universal's Services
Universal Corporate Center
800 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
215-732-6518
www.universalcompanies.org
“Promoting Opportunities for a Positive Community Change”
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