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Who is NKCDC?
New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) is a different kind of nonprofit. We are community-driven, trauma-informed, and equity-focused.
We provide a wide range of services—real estate development, housing counseling, small business assistance, corridor cleaning, workforce development, nutrition education, community health resources—to residents and businesses across the Kensington, Port Richmond, and Fishtown neighborhoods of Philadelphia.
We offer housing services city-wide.
OUR MISSION
NKCDC advances social equity & economic empowerment by nurturing and creating opportunities for residents to live in, and actively shape, their neighborhoods of choice.
Our Intersecting Values
Community Driven
NKCDC believes community development can and should benefit all residents. We draw our inspiration and goals—and our staff and board—from the communities we serve.
Trauma Informed
The stress of poverty, violence, racism, disinvestment, and the opioid epidemic traumatizes individuals and neighborhoods. NKCDC calls on community strengths to face our shared problems. We build networks to bring healing to clients, community members, and staff.
Equity Focused
At NKCDC, racial equity is not a fashion statement—it is a deeply held value and a tool to create lasting change. Equity means we focus on the areas of greatest need and opportunity. Equity means the people impacted by our work lead it.
Recent News
Feb 11, 2024Read More
Help us plan the future of two Frankford Avenue spaces
Help NKCDC decide uses for 2211-17 Frankford Ave and the NKCDC Garden Center NKCDC owns…
Dec 19, 2023Read More
New report outlines need for comprehensive, community-driven, and trauma-informed strategies for Kensington
Building on past efforts, NKCDC and Impact Services are releasing one of three forthcoming reports on the Kensington neighborhood in Philadelphia.
Upcoming Events
Apr 16, 2024 – 6pm
We CAN Advisory Meeting
Apr 17, 2024 – 7pm
FNA General Meeting
Apr 25, 2024 – 12pm
Clean Slate and Record Clearing Workshop
Apr 25, 2024 – 3pm
Youth Cooking Classes at McPherson Library!
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I want to express my greatest gratitude for all the help and support NKCDC provided me during my difficult time. Without their help I would not be able to save my house. They’re very professional and caring, and I really appreciate all they did for me.
Carmen Bousono
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Make a tax-deductible gift to help NKCDC promote economic development, bring new life to vacant property, create homeownership opportunities for working families, and provide housing counseling and energy assistance to area residents.
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