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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.
Our Impact
Recent News
Mar 16, 2023Read More
Letter to neighbors about Greensgrow Farms site
This March 8 letter was distributed to near neighbors of the former Greensgrow site at 2501…
Jan 26, 2023Read More
Out-of-control car sidetracks new Empowerment Hub
Staff grateful for no injuries In the middle of a busy January, programming at NKCDC’s…
Upcoming Events
Mar 22, 2023 – 10am
Getting Your House in Order
Mar 23, 2023 – 9am
More Cooking Demos and Nutrition Lessons!
Mar 23, 2023 – 11am
Cooking Demos and Nutrition Lessons!
Mar 27, 2023 – 6pm
Virtual Cooking Class
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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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