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Sustainable. Creative. Community-driven.

Our mission: To promote and facilitate the revitalization of Germantown and its business corridors through a sustainable, creative, and community-driven approach to economic development.
What We Do

Resident Services

Empowers residents by offering support and information about City programs and other impactful resources. Our guidance and referrals have helped to save renters from eviction, kept utilities on, and prevented at-risk homeowners from losing homes to foreclosure.

Application Assistance

Supports residents and small business owners in completing applications for various supportive programs. Our aim is to streamline the process and ensure our community can access essential resources by successfully submitting a complete application on their first try!

Community Engagement

As a community resource and information hub, we connect people to resources and opportunities through direct assistance, referrals, effective communication, and community engagement.

Small Business Assistance

Provides entrepreneurs and small businesses with technical assistance, referrals for grant and loan opportunities, access to business training programs, and resources for storefront improvements and business security cameras.

Daily Sidewalk Sweeping

Providing stewardship and maintenance services on 22 blocks in the Germantown and Chelten Commercial Corridor five days a week. Our dedicated Cleaning Ambassadors, known as ‘The Men in Blue,’ sweep sidewalks, remove trash, and handle other essential tasks.

Targeted Corridor Management

We work to upkeep and enhance the Germantown and Chelten Commercial Corridor, seek new businesses and uses to vacant properties, and create safe, clean, and attractive environments for businesses, shoppers, and residents.

Recent News

  • Meet Our Interim Director

    Meet Our Interim Director

    An Update from the Board of Directors: Dear Germantown United CDC Supporters, We are thrilled to announce the appointment of our new Interim Executive Director, Andy Van Kleunen. With a wealth of experience in community development and a deep commitment to fostering positive change, Andy joins… Read more.

  • Leadership Changes and New Beginnings

    Leadership Changes and New Beginnings

    Leadership Transition at Germantown United CDC Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Supporters, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to share some important news about my role at Germantown United CDC and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead for our organization and community.… Read more.

  • Cleaning Up for a Safer Northwest Philly

    Cleaning Up for a Safer Northwest Philly

    We’ve seen that tidying up our neighborhoods can make them safer. That’s why, from June to October 2024, the Safe Steps Northwest initiative will provide weekly block cleaning services to 335 residential blocks in Germantown and Mt. Airy, which have recently been affected by gun… Read more.

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