Join PACDC for an evening of savory hor d’oeuvres, incredible drinks, and the best company at our Annual Gala & Awards Ceremony on the evening of April 19th at WHYY. Help us celebrate and support the accomplishments of our member organizations and other community leaders from across the City. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to support equitable neighborhood revitalization across the city we all love.

We gratefully acknowledge our 2018 Signature Events Series Sponsors for their support and encouragement of our efforts on behalf of our members serving neighborhoods across Philadelphia.

PACDC is thrilled to honor:

Community Development Champion
Michael DiBerardinis, Managing Director, City of Philadelphia

Community Leader
Bessie Washington, Mantua resident

Equitable Entrepreneur
Steven Cook, CookNSolo Restaurant Partners & Rooster Soup

Rising Stars
Tess Donie, New Kensington CDC
Jamila Harris-Morrison, ACHIEVEability
Stephanie Michel, North 5th Street Revitalization Project

Finalists for Blue Ribbon Awards for Excellence in Community Development
(Winners announced at Gala)

4050 Apartments – People’s Emergency Center CDC
Lural L. Blevins Veterans Center at HELP Philadelphia V – HELP USA
Open Doors in Germantown Project – Germantown United CDC
Roberto Clemente Homes – Esperanza
St. John Neumann Place II – Office for Community Development – Catholic Human Services

Contributions to the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations, a tax 
exempt non-profit corporation, are tax deductible as allowed by law.  
The official registration and financial information for PACDC may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Dept. of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania 
1(800) 732-0999.  Registration does not imply endorsement.