A list about a list. Here's who's representing social impact.

[metaslider id=30430] The revitalization of Lancaster Avenue in West Philadelphia, which cuts through distressed neighborhoods like Mantua, Saunders Park and Belmont, has taken place gradually. The growth of University City has brought student activity and new construction to the southern end of the avenue. Meanwhile, tireless community development corporations such as the People’s Emergency Center have […]

Germantown United Community Development Corporation (GUCDC) announced last week that it will offer micro-grants to individuals and organizations who want to beautify the town’s business corridor as part of a new bi-annual program called “Fund for Germantown – Programs for Progress.” The grants will range from $100 to $1,000, with an overall budget of $8,000 […]

The Enterprise Center, a West Philadelphia-based community development corporation (CDC), is seeking applicants for a year-long accelerator program called ELevate, which offers local business owners peer support, credit repair, expert advice and access to low-cost financing. The program is named for its location inside the Enterprise Center’s headquarters, which sits directly next to the elevated […]

The Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations (PACDC) is a member organization and thought leader for the city’s CDC sector. Part of its role is contributing to the work their members do everyday, including securing funding for community development and teaching communities how to better themselves. PACDC also has a more indirect role of helping […]