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What We Do

Southwest Community Development Corporation (Southwest CDC) is a private non-profit organization, which was incorporated in 1986 to combat the home energy and housing problems that face low-income residents in the neighborhood of Southwest Philadelphia. Southwest CDC is located in the heart of Southwest, serving a community of over 70,000 residents in approximately 24,000 households. Since its incorporation, Southwest CDC has expanded its role in the community to provide many additional services, including the following:

  • utility and rental assistance
  • housing counseling
  • community outreach and organizing
  • employment counseling
  • family services and education
  • economic development planning

Board of Directors

Lorraine Thomas, Chair

Hugh Organ, Treasurer

Allavertta Kirkland, Secretary

Sarah Carley

Fred Robinson

Paul Moore

Robin Holts

Sheila Johnson

Greg McKinley

Brice Baker

Craig Melidosian

Christina Williams

Advisory Board

John Attanasio, Esq.

Carl R. Forcillo, Action Fuel Oil
C. Dennis Glancey, DG Environmental
David R. Knapton, City Planning Commission

Bill LeFevre, Bartram's Garden
James R. Roebuck, State Representative
Anthony H. Williams, State Senator

Neighborhood Advisory Committee

Brice Baker

Thomas Chamberlain

Luther Chiles

Latifa Collier

Casey Grant

Wilhelmina Harbin

Penny Harper

Alphonzo Jasper

Denise Jenkins

George Master

Craig Melidosian

Mark Parson

Edna Reddick

Michael Rhoads

Christina Williams

Jessann Wright

Allaverta Kirkland

Paul Moore

Partnerships Building Neighborhood Pride
Southwest Community Development Corporation
6328 Paschall Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19142
Phone: 215-729-0800   Fax: 215-726-5719

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