Amidst the pandemic, unrest and shutdowns, Germantown United CDC responded to urgent and accelerated community needs. We adapted our core programs to continue to fulfill our mission in new ways, and even launched important initiatives for the first time, including our much-needed commercial corridor cleaning operation. In the New Year, we’ll launch Equitable Germantown and start providing home repairs for free to low-income homeowners, employing Germantown-based contractors to complete the work. 

Please see our enclosed Year in Review to learn more about the many ways GU made a difference in Germantown this year and get a look at plans for 2022.

Year in Review

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Ways to Support Germantown United CDC

Get involved

Get to know your neighbors, network, and support the work of Germantown United CDC by volunteering to assist with our programs and events. 

Participate in our next event! We’re hosting a Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Germantown Cleanup on Monday, January 17th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in partnership with Friends of Germantown NW, Depaul USA, and I Love Thy Hood, with support from the City of Philadelphia’s PHL Taking Care of Business program. Register in advance for the cleanup here. Please note, we will practice physical distancing during the cleanup. Masks required.

Can’t make it? We advertise volunteer opportunities in our email newsletter and on social media. Sign-up for our mailing list here, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Make a donation

We are so thankful to have supporters that love Germantown and recognize the important work Germantown United CDC is doing for our community. Thank you to our many friends who have already given generously to our 2021 Year-End Appeal. When you give to Germantown United you are directly supporting our programs for local businesses and residents. Make your fully tax-deductible contribution before December 31st.

Three Ways to Give:

  1. Make a secure online donation using your Bank Account, Credit Card, PayPal, or Google Pay.
  2. Donate directly on Facebook at facebook.com/germantowncdc 
    Or, create your own Facebook fundraiser for GU.
  3. Mail a check payable to “Germantown United CDC” to:
    Germantown United CDC
    Attn: Emaleigh Doley
    5320 Germantown Avenue
    Philadelphia, PA 19144