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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.
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.
Recent News
Sep 10, 2020Read More
‘This is the time to keep people in their homes’
At NKCDC, anyone in Philadelphia can get free help to rent, buy or maintain their…
Aug 27, 2020Read More
Before & after photos of local storefront improvements
New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) is always working to connect residents and businesses to resources…
Upcoming Events
Oct 2, 2020 – 12am
Upcoming First Friday Events
Sep 24, 2020 – 5pm
We CAN Advisory Meeting
Sep 26, 2020 – 9am
First-Time Homebuyer Workshop (English)
Oct 1, 2020 – 6pm
HCA General Meeting
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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Get Involved
First-time homebuyers assistance is phenomenal!!! They were very kind and professional!
Adam Malliet
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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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