method
Mar. 7, 2016 12:42 pm
The neighborhoods of Northwest Philly are collaborating to make you love them
Chestnut Hill, East Falls, Germantown, Manayunk, Mt. Airy, Roxborough and Ogontz-West Oak Lane are spreading the word about their collective assets, thanks to a state grant and some consulting help.
people
Dec. 14, 2015 7:00 am
What’s it going to take to make CDC leadership more diverse?
Too often, community development corporation leadership isn't representative of the population being served. There are ways to change that, though.
funding
Aug. 17, 2015 1:27 pm
The Merchants Fund is looking for small businesses facing hardship to fund
The Merchants Fund has over 150 years of experience providing financial assistance to merchants in Philadelphia. With $3.2 million distributed in its life span and more than 300 grants awarded to local small businesses since 2007, the private foundation has helped to provide charitable gifts to business persons facing financial hardship. Past grantees include Greensgrow […]
funding
Jul. 14, 2015 12:00 pm
Philadelphia LISC helped win $30 Mil Federal Choice Neighborhood Grant, Promise Zone Designation in 2014
Last week, Philadelphia LISC released its annual report, detailing its accomplishments in 2014, which includes helping Philadelphia win $30 Million Federal Choice Neighborhood Grant and helping West Philadelphia secure the Promise Zone Designation, which attracted about $30 million investments in the first year. In addition in 2014, LISC and its partner, National Equity Fund (NEF), […]
purpose
Jun. 26, 2015 11:15 am
PACDC Looking to Advance Affordable Housing for 70,000 in Need
The Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations (PACDC) is partnering with Philadelphia Runner’s Philly 10K to offer runners charity bibs for the sold out race. “PACDC is partnering with the Philly 10K because the race is built around Philadelphia’s diverse and vibrant neighborhoods, and PACDC believes that strong neighborhoods are the key to a strong […]
people
May 15, 2015 10:39 am
Kathy Desmond named President of People’s Emergency Center
When Farah Jimenez stepped down as president and CEO of the People’s Emergency Center in August 2014 after being appointed to the School Reform Commission, she left an open spot in one of West Philadelphia’s most active human services and community development organizations. During her tenure the organization launched a youth housing program, served as […]
purpose
May 8, 2015 11:30 am
The Enterprise Center boosts local food entrepreneurs
Thirteen food entrepreneurs are participating in The Enterprise Center Community Development Corporation’s 2nd Cooking Up Success fundraiser. The event will take place on May 19 at the Dorrance H. Hamilton Center for Culinary Enterprises (CCE) and will include a competitive element, the Philly Made Culinary Competition. The Enterprise Center, founded in 1989 by the Wharton […]
people
May 6, 2015 2:02 pm
4 Philly Finalists Up for $3 Million Artplace Grant
Earlier this week, ArtPlace America announced the finalists who will participate in its ArtPlace America Community Development Investments program. The one-time program will support place-based organizations with a primary mission of community planning and development to incorporate arts and cultural strategies into their work. The CDI program is designed for place-based NGOs that: have a […]
people
Apr. 29, 2015 11:52 am
PACDC 2015 Mag looks at Equity and Race in Community Development
PACDC Executive Director Rick Sauer at 2015 gala The Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations’ (PACDC) annual magazine is both an overview of trends in the community development sector and a vehicle for promoting the organizations and individuals that comprise it. The 2015 issue, released last week, focuses on the issues of equity and […]
results
Apr. 3, 2015 12:30 pm
Tree Planting Marks the Start of 52nd Street Revamp
There are only a scattering of trees left on the 52nd Street commercial corridor, which runs roughly from Spruce to Arch streets in West Philadelphia. Empty square plots with iron grates designed to fit a tree trunk sit empty. The few remaining trees are either recently planted and still held up by wooden supports, or […]