WHEREAS, The Council of the City of Philadelphia is pleased and proud to recognize
the New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC), based at 2771 Ruth Street, Suite 1, Philadelphia, PA 19134, for 38 years of devoted community service to Kensington; and
WHEREAS, NKCDC
was organized in 1985 by Fishtown neighborhood leaders to prevent home foreclosures, rehabilitate vacant homes, provide utility assistance, as well as other housing services for the first 10 years. Over the past few years, NKCDC has broadened the corporation’s missions and goals and has made significant improvement in Philadelphia communities through powerful networking, sponsors, and partners; and
WHEREAS, NKCDC has built a reputation for
community revitalization while
advancing social equity and economic empowerment by
fighting displacement, promoting safety and stability, and
continuously uplifting all members of the community, including students, families, and business owners; and
WHEREAS, by virtue of this Citation, The Council of the City of Philadelphia, Hereby recognizes and honors
NKCDC
for 38 years of dedicated service to the revitalization of homes and community-based efforts. We extend the sincere respect and admiration of this legislative body and give our sincere thanks for service to the community and throughout the City of Philadelphia,: now therefore, be it
RESOLVED, THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, Hereby recognizes and honors NKCDC for 38 years of dedicated service to Philadelphia.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to NKCDC as a sincere expression of City Council’s appreciation and congratulations!
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