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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
May 7, 2020Read More
NKCDC hosts alternative Spring Cleanup Day
The City of Philadelphia’s 13th annual Philly Spring Cleanup is postponed, but NKCDC has decided…
Apr 9, 2020Read More
Can our community reduce crime?
Yes, we can. That is the position of We CAN (Change & Action Now)—a partnership…
Upcoming Events
Jun 5, 2020 – 12am
Upcoming First Friday Events
May 28, 2020 – 5pm
We CAN Advisory Meeting
May 30, 2020 – 9am
First-Time Homebuyer Workshop (English)
Jun 1, 2020 – 7pm
PRNA 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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First-time homebuyers assistance is phenomenal!!! They were very kind and professional!
Adam Malliet
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