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August Member Spotlight: Jessi Koch, Centennial Parkside
Centennial Parkside CDC’s (CPCDC) Equitable Development Initiative, focuses on the preservation and development of affordable housing, community ownership of land, resident wealth-building through property ownership, energy democracy and climate change preparedness, and strategic partnerships. They will be hosting the second annual Black Man’s Conference in late September, and are busy with other programs and advocacy […]
June 2022 Member Spotlight: Gregory J. Allen, Ph.D., Overbrook West Neighbors
Some community development corporations are long standing pillars of support in their neighborhoods, and others are just a few years old; however, organizations like Overbrook West Neighbors CDC are out here proving that a lot can be accomplished in a few years when you have a passionate, committed team. For June, we spoke to Gregory […]
Member Spotlight: John Chin, Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which celebrates the rich diversity of the AAPI community, their cultures, and contributions. In observation of AAPI Heritage month, we sat down with John Chin, Executive Director of Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation, to discuss the joys and challenges of leading the only institution in Chinatown that […]
Member Spotlight: Musa Trawally, ACANA CDC
African Cultural Alliance of North America (ACANA) is a non-profit social services agency and community development corporation located in Southwest Philadelphia that serves as a resource and bridge to the African immigrant and African American community in Southwest Philadelphia. With key funding from M&T Bank, ACANA purchased a trash truck to further enhance the City’s […]
Announcing 2022 Community Development Excellence Award Winners and Finalists
PACDC is proud to announce its 2022 Community Development Excellence Award winners and finalists. Join the celebration and find out who will be named a Blue Ribbon Award Winner on Wednesday, May 18th, 2022 at 6pm! Ticket sales open March 8th. Community Development Champion: PACDC, in its 30th anniversary year, recognizes the network of dedicated […]
Member Spotlight: Rev. Mike Major, Called to Serve CDC
Called to Serve CDC in North Philadelphia has secured over $1 million in funding for the creation of The Reverend Leon H. Sullivan Community Impact Center, which will occupy the annex at Zion Baptist Church of Philadelphia. A significant milestone in this project’s development, we wanted to shine a spotlight on Rev Mike Major, Founder […]
PACDC Announces 2022 Community Development Champion
PACDC, in its 30th anniversary year, recognizes the network of dedicated housing counseling agencies in Philadelphia for their collaborative impact in helping keep families and individuals at risk of eviction or foreclosure in their homes, while simultaneously providing support to those seeking to become new homeowners. For these reasons, they are our 2022 Community Development […]
PACDC Submits Written Testimony Regarding the Impact of Expiring Affordable Housing Subsidies
On February 15th, 2022, PACDC submitted written testimony in support of a City Council Resolution # 211029 regarding the impact of expiring affordable housing subsidies on the availability of affordable housing in Philadelphia As an active member of LISC Philly’s Preservation Network, PACDC supports their key recommendations: Ensure there is a publicly accessible comprehensive database […]
Become a Sponsor or Advertiser of PACDC’s Signature Events Series
For the past 30 years, the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations has worked to create an equitable city where every Philadelphian lives, works, and thrives in a neighborhood that offers an excellent quality of life. Become a Sponsor We invite you to help build this just and inclusive city by sponsoring our 30th Anniversary […]
PACDC Submits Testimony Regarding the Philadelphia Public Financial Authority
On December 13, 2021, PACDC submitted testimony in support of Bill #210956 that establishes a public financing entity to promote community economic development. PACDC is encouraged by recent initiatives to create alternative paths to capital access as traditional banks and other lenders often cannot, or find it difficult to invest in atypical or unique situations. […]