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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
Jul 16, 2020Read More
NKCDC Health Connectors meet needs in Kensington
“They are angels,” Miguel Mendez said of NKCDC Health Connectors Brenda Mosley and Chris Rys….
Jul 2, 2020Read More
We CAN Racial Justice Statement
We CAN (Change & Action Now) is a community based crime reduction project of three…
Upcoming Events
Aug 7, 2020 – 12am
Upcoming First Friday Events
Aug 6, 2020 – 6pm
HCA General Meeting
Aug 8, 2020 – 9am
First-Time Homebuyer Workshop (English)
Aug 11, 2020 – 3pm
Criminal Record Clearing Clinic
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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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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