Policy Resources
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 - 17:51
The Philadelphia Association of CDCs and Next Great City/PennFuture, in collaboration with citywide allies, have launched an exciting new website for Philadelphians interested in restoring vacant and tax-delinquent property to productive use.
The site, www.phillylandbank.org, will feature
Wednesday, June 6, 2012 - 12:38
We Connected. We Collaborated. We Created Solutions.
In D.C. on September 26-28, 2011, over 400 participants and more than 140 speakers joined us for Solutions for Sustainable Communities: 2011 Learning Conference on State and Local Housing Policy. Thanks to our participants and speakers for
Wednesday, June 6, 2012 - 11:00
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently released a report titled, "Housing for Youth Aging out of Foster Care: A Review of the Literature and Program Typology." The report discusses what is known about the housing needs and outcomes of youth who age out
Friday, June 1, 2012 - 09:55
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Friday, June 1, 2012 - 09:47
A web-based form has been developed that allows you to apply for Registered Community Organization (RCO) status
online. You will need to submit the web-based form, and you will also need to send the required attachments to the email
address shown on the form. As an option, you can still
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 - 10:56
Philadelphia VIP’s LawWorks Project, Pfizer, and DLA Piper LLP are co-sponsoring a free seminar on the legal implications of managing volunteers on Tuesday, May 22nd from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. This seminar will look at the legal differences between an employee and a volunteer and offer
Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - 10:08
The Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare has extended the application deadline for the federal Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), but the move does not extend the moratorium on utility shutoffs as requested by Philadelphia advocates.
DPW secretary Gary
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 12:42
The Pennsylvania Department of Banking has just published a new consumer information brochure that your agency may find useful. “Home Ownership in Tough Times” lays out four steps for home owners who are struggling to pay their mortgage. It also touches on ways for a home owner
Thursday, December 15, 2011 - 15:05
A new report released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System highlights the ways communities across the country are using data to inform policy decisions and maximize the effectiveness of scarce resources. "Putting Data to Work: Data-Driven Approaches to Strengthening
Thursday, December 15, 2011 - 14:49
If you ever tried to hang a sign outside your business, you know you’d need more than hammer and nails. Applications and approvals from three or four different City agencies may be a thing of the past if the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia’s recommendations
PACDC Fact
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PACDC’s activities have culminated in $180 million to date in new resources for affordable housing and neighborhood economic development.
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The Philadelphia Housing Trust Fund has raised nearly $80 million since September 2005 to expand housing opportunities for more than 6,000 Philadelphia families.
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The CDC Tax Credit Program has fostered 35 partnerships between businesses and non-profits that is providing $60 million in new funding for CDC neighborhood economic development.
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PACDC’s Member Services programming builds capacity of CDCs through technical assistance and training, sharing of best practices, networking, and promotion of the local CDC industry.
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The local CDC industry generated $3.3 billion in economic impact in Philadelphia during the past 20 years.
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