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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.
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.
Community Survey
Every three years NKCDC takes a survey of Kensington to learn how residents are thinking and feeling about their neighborhood.
Recent News
Jun 10, 2021Read More
Kensington and Fairhill youth to offer suggestions for community safety
We CAN, a community safety partnership of three Kensington and Fairhill nonprofits, invites the public…
Jun 2, 2021Read More
This is a season for growth. Join us!
One year after Kensington Avenue burned and I felt helpless and hopeless, I now feel hopeful.
Upcoming Events
Jun 15, 2021 – 4pm
Kensington Soccer Club at Jasper Street Lot
Jun 15, 2021 – 6pm
My Voice Matters / Mi Voz Importa
Jun 16, 2021 – 4pm
Kensington Soccer Club at Jasper Street Lot
Jun 18, 2021 – 4pm
Peace March / Caminata por la paz
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:
