Category Archives: Announcements
2021 Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities
PACDC works to create an equitable city where every Philadelphian lives, works, and thrives in a neighborhood that offers an excellent quality of life. We invite you to help build this just and inclusive city: Sponsorship Opportunities Signature Events Series Sponsors will receive recognition, network with Philadelphia’s community development sector, and support PACDC’s programs throughout […]
2020: Stronger Than Ever and Building Momentum for Equitable Development
Prior to the pandemic and racial uprisings of 2020, we knew that communities of color and people experiencing poverty could not afford to wait for an Equitable Philadelphia. As the world fell apart, we stayed true to our proven course: advocating for community economic development and supporting the community organizations that serve all of us. […]
PACDC is Hiring
Description of Employer The Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations (PACDC) is the leading voice of equitable neighborhood revitalization in Philadelphia. As a membership association, PACDC fosters strong community development corporations and nonprofit community organizations by enhancing their skills and advocating for resources and policies to create a just and inclusive Philadelphia. Our advocacy has […]
Request for Qualifications: Experienced Commercial Corridor/Business District Management Coaches, Trainers & Facilitators Sought
The Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations (PACDC) seeks responses to this Request for Qualifications from individuals or teams with experience managing business districts or commercial corridors to potentially serve as coaches, trainers and/or peer session facilitators (henceforth “coaches”) for less experienced corridor management staff, as well as to support other corridor management staff navigate […]
Watch Virtual Gala & Awards Ceremony
On June 25th, the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations hosted our 2020 Virtual Gala & Awards Ceremony celebrating excellence in community development. Thank you to our 2020 Signature Events Series Sponsors for their generous support of PACDC. Congratulations to our Award Winners and Finalists: Blue Ribbon Award Crane Community Center, Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation […]
PACDC’s 2020 Magazine
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Our Commitment to Racial Justice
PACDC stands in solidarity with those protesting the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and countless other unarmed black men, women, and children killed by racist acts of police brutality. We recognize the pain and outrage brought on by white supremacy, systemic racism, and years of disinvestment in communities of color, and we join our […]
PACDC 2020 Awards Nominations
Honor excellence in the field: yours, your colleagues, your volunteers NOMINATE a CDC, an individual, or yourself for one (or more) of the following award categories: Blue Ribbon Award honoring small and large CDCs for their achievements in Community Development Excellence Community Leader Award recognizing outstanding volunteer leadership Equitable Entrepreneur recognizing outstanding leadership by an individual entrepreneur […]
PACDC Releases Annual Report
Thankful, humbled and yes, proud too. That is how we at PACDC feel collectively as we reflect back on our last year and the accomplishments of our members to advance a more equitable and vibrant Philadelphia. Please read our annual report to learn more about our efforts in FY 2019. Learn More Here
Tell Me a Story
PACDC Magazine celebrates 10 years of publication with a special anniversary edition featuring short-form fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and visual narratives (photography, collage, or illustrations) capturing the stories of Philadelphia’s neighborhoods and encompassing their struggles, heartbreak, beauty, mystery and hope. PACDC will showcase 10 of the best stories/visual narratives we can find to help uplift these […]