Serving Tasker to Wolf Street; Broad Street to 18th Street in South Philadelphia2227 S Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA 19145. NCA was formed in 2006 as a way for neighbors to come together and share their concerns about their neighborhood. NCA provides an outlet for neighbors to become more active in handling problems such as trash, graffiti, abandoned cars and other neighborhood nuisances. NCA also focuses on bringing friends in the neighborhood together by having community gatherings such as block clean ups and group gardening sessions, holiday parties, movie nights in the park, and nights out on the block. NCA not only helps find solutions to neighborhood problems, it helps individuals relate better as neighbors. NCA approaches zoning matters with the intention to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the residents within its boundaries. Their goal is to encourage development and land use that is supported by the community residents, that improves the quality of life in the community, and that preserves the historic character of the neighborhood. 2201 S 16th St Guerin Recreation Center, Philadelphia, PA 19145Email Janette Spirk-Cayne, 1845 Mole St Philadlephia, PA 19145 janette.spirk@gmail.com; (610)762-3183 (2018) webpage: http://newboldcivic.org/ ; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewboldCivicAssociation
Registered Community Organization (RCO) representing the neighborhood bounded by Washington and Oregon Avenues to the north and south, and by 13th to 15th Streets to the east and west. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life in the neighborhood by managing zoning changes and development. We try to bring together like-minded people who want to improve properties and to protect the historic nature of the architecture. Our primary goal is to make this community a more attractive and secure place for residents and businesses. Meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 pm – usually in the Conference Room of Constitution Health Plaza, 1930 South Broad Street. Please come join us for our next meeting, check our calendar, post, and social media for updates. PO Box 54784, 19148, 1930 South Broad Streeet, Phila, PA, 19145 Email Anthony Bruttaniti, 1432 S Broad Street, 19146; bruttanitiarchitecture@comcast.net; (215)218-0300 (2018) webpage: http://sbsna.org/; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SBSNA/
South Philadelphia H.O.M.E.S.
South Philadelphia H.O.M.E.S. Inc. was organized by concerned citizens of Point Breeze to stem the exodus of long-time residents from the community. As the area Neighborhood Action Council, SPH offers assistance with housing, life skills, higher education, employment and computer literacy. SPH also acts as referral agency for other government offices. Has included pre-home ownership classes, social service referrals, posted employment announcements, predatory lending workshops, computer literacy classes, HEMAP foreclosure prevention, nutrition classes, debt and credit counseling, internet service, state food giveaway for senior citizens, deed processing, clerical services, financial/budgeting counseling, resume writing. Contact: Claudia Sherrod; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/South-Philadelphia-HOMES-102319309817881/about/?ref=page_internal
West Passyunk Neighbors Association (WPNA) is a volunteer based registered community organization of residents, property owners and business owners. They strive to maintain a diverse and prosperous neighborhood in West Passyunk. The group’s three main goals are: (1) to improve quality of life; (2) improve our commercial corridors; and (3) to maintain diversity in our neighborhood.
General Meetings are held the second Monday of the month in the rectory building of St. Edmonds Church 21st and Snyder Ave at 6:30 PM. Zoning Meetings are held by applicant request 7PM the Third Thursday of the month at The First District Police station at 24th and Wolf Street.
CDCs COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS
The Office of Neighborhood Economic Development in the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Commerce partners with community organizations who engage in economic development activities to make their neighborhoods more attractive to new and existing and businesses. This includes security camera grants, support for Business Improvement districts (BIDs), Office of Economic Opportunity assistance for Minority, Women and Disabled-Owned Enterprises (M/W/DSBEs), grants to beautify storefronts on eligible commercial corridors.
Read about the history of CDC’s : “Community Development Corporations (CDCs)”, by Howard Gillette Jr. and Domenic Vitiello at the Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia .
Revitalizing Newbold socially, economically and physically. Newbold CDC is four city blocks wide and seven blocks long. It is bounded by Tasker Street to the north and Wolf Street to the south, Broad Street to the east, and 18th Street to the west. Newbold CDC, Po. Box 6442, Philadelphia, PA, 19145Phone: (267) 571-9280; webpage: http://www.newboldcdc.org/ ; Email: info@newboldcdc.org; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewboldCDC/
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