purpose
Mar. 11, 2016 10:12 am
Here’s a social impact developer’s take on Councilman Johnson’s RCO bill
Philly Office Retail founder Ken Weinstein weighs in on the bill that would set a code of conduct, of sorts, for registered community organizations hosting zoning meetings.
method
Mar. 7, 2016 2:39 pm
Here are two approaches to using real estate for social impact
Whether you're for-profit or nonprofit, putting power back into the hands of the community is key.
method
Mar. 1, 2016 10:38 am
How a hyperlocal arts festival in South Philly hopes to mend a neighborhood
The Hello Arts Festival is a year in the making.
people
Feb. 3, 2016 10:29 am
Why this local grant writer hates the word ‘innovation’
Norris Square Neighborhood Project's Amanda Cameron believes the word should be scratched from social impact vocabulary.
purpose
Mar. 10, 2015 8:30 am
Housing the Homeless in Utah, Tracking Diversity in NYC and Taxing Nonprofits in Maine – Social Impact Across the U.S.
This week in Social Impact Across the U.S.: Housing First is a strategy/philosophy for addressing homelessness that believes placing people in housing immediately, no strings attached, is the best way to help the individual and to tackle homelessness overall. Mother Jones reports on a Housing First success story in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mayor Bill […]
purpose
Feb. 19, 2015 2:09 pm
Equitable Development: Philly CDCs Call for Strong Commitments From the Next Mayor.
Sandy Salzman, executive director of NKCDC, speaking at announcement of PACDC policy platform With the mayoral race approaching, the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations (PACDC) announced the release of a policy platform Wednesday on how to make development more equitable in rapidly changing neighborhoods. The platform, “Beyond Gentrification, Toward Equitable Development,” contains 19 recommendations […]
purpose
May 14, 2014 12:58 pm
Philadelphia Association of CDCs Releases Annual Magazine, Focuses on Equitable Development
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 […]