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July Member Spotlight: Emily Cordero, Asociación Puertorriqueños En Marcha (APM)
For over fifty years, APM has been working towards its vision in which every resident is engaged, encouraged to lead, and given opportunities to become self-reliant. From affordable housing development, to food distribution and youth programming, APM continues to rise to the emergent needs of the diverse community they serve. APM recently hosted its annual […]
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 […]
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 […]