Beginning in September 2018, Germantown United CDC will increase its work around affordable housing and homeownership. We are committed to bringing new housing counseling services to the neighborhood, and connecting residents with existing resources in Germantown and nearby, including pre-purchase and home-ownership counseling, foreclosure prevention, anti-predatory lending education, financial counseling, and a renter assistance referral system. GUCDC now offers a FREE monthly First-time Homebuyer workshop in through a partnership with Mt. Airy USA. The first workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, September 11 at 5:30pm at GUCDC’s office, located at 5320 Germantown Ave (at the corner of W Penn St). Visit our Housing Counseling Services page to register and learn more.
New Farmers Market Opens in Germantown
In collaboration with Germantown United CDC and Weavers Way Co-op, The Food Trust is excited to announce the opening of a new farmers market for the 2018 season, Germantown & School House! Stop by on Thursdays, 3-7 p.m., June-October at Germantown Avenue & E. School House Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19144. Read the full press release >>
Response to Lower Germantown Blight and Housing Threat Before the PRA
In February of 2018, Germantown United CDC became aware that the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority (PRA) was considering a proposal to refinance $3.3 million in loans––with forgiveness of all back taxes, all utility liens, and all late penalties and interest accumulated over a 25-year period––on 50+ properties concentrated in lower Germantown (an estimated 140+ units of housing).
Germantown Second Saturday Festival is Saturday, May 12
Come on out and experience Germantown at the 4th annual Germantown Second Saturday Festival! Featuring performances by Ursula Rucker, BalletX, Ms. Tia McNeil, and many more! The community festival showcases the many thriving historic, cultural, civic, and business attractions and activities that make Germantown an exciting place to live and visit. The festival will feature: Live Music & Performance, Food Trucks, Historic Re-enactors, Art & Craft Vendor Marketplace, Family Friendly Activities, Free Bus & Walking Tours to Historic Germantown Sites, and more! On May 12th, you can find me around Market Square Park on Germantown Ave, between School House Ln & Coulter St. See you there!