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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.
Covid crazy? We’re here to help!
- Has Covid-19 made it hard to pay for housing? Schedule an appointment with a housing advisor.
- Get help with an eviction or paying rent or utility bills.
- Own a local business? Sign up for our business newsletter and get connected to resources.
Recent News
Dec 18, 2020Read More
National network supports NKCDC through trying year
NeighborWorks stands for equity In 2017, NCKDC’s late executive director, Felix Torres-Colon, took a team…
Dec 3, 2020Read More
NKCDC’s Virtual Holiday Market is open!
The NKCDC Virtual Holiday Market is now open and is a great way to find unique gifts for your loved ones this holiday season, while supporting artists and small businesses in Philadelphia.
Upcoming Events
Jan 26, 2021 – 7pm
ORCA General Meeting
Jan 28, 2021 – 5pm
We CAN Advisory Meeting
Feb 1, 2021 – 6pm
EKNA General Meeting
Feb 1, 2021 – 7pm
PRNA General Meeting
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 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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DONATE
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.
Stay Updated
Get timely information about community events, programs and services in Kensington, Port Richmond & Fishtown. Text “NKCDC” to 833-901-2072 for phone alerts. Or sign up for email news here:
