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Facing a challenge from the coronavirus?
We’re here to help!
NKCDC’s office is closed, but the staff is working.
- We are talking with new and old housing clients, by phone and online.
- We’re making sure local businesses are connected to resources.
- We’re hosting homebuyer workshops online.
- And we are taking questions and suggestions by phone and email.
What is NKCDC?
New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) provides free housing services to anyone in Philadelphia. We offer many additional resources to residents and businesses in the Kensington, Fishtown, and Port Richmond neighborhoods.
Recent News
Mar 12, 2020Read More
NKCDC seeks a new executive director
New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) is beginning the process of finding a new permanent…
Feb 29, 2020Read More
Kensington artists use creativity to reduce crime
PHILADELPHIA—An unusual group art exhibition, From Kensington With Love: Behind the Veil, wraps up its…
Upcoming Events
May 9, 2020 – 12pm
POSTPONED: PFCU Kensington Derby & Arts Festival
Apr 6, 2020 – 6pm
EKNA General Meeting
Apr 6, 2020 – 7pm
PRNA General Meeting
Apr 8, 2020 – 9am
Free Tax Prep
OUR MISSION
NKCDC advances social equity & economic empowerment by nurturing and creating opportunities for residents to live and actively shape their neighborhoods of choice.
Our Work
Housing
NKCDC offers free, personal help to any homebuyer, homeowner, or renter in Philadelphia. Contact us for an appointment.
Community
NKCDC empowers our neighbors and neighborhood organizations to make the River Wards safe, healthy and strong.
Commercial
NKCDC finds resources for small businesses, artists and entrepreneurs in Kensington, Fishtown and Port Richmond.
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First-time homebuyers assistance is phenomenal!!! They were very kind and professional!
Adam Malliet
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