NKCDC

10/23/2026

10/22/2026

Join us at the former Greensgrow Farms (2501 E Cumberland St) for the 3rd Annual Pumpkin Smackdown!

Stop by on Saturday, November 7th, from 10AM-1PM, to smash your old pumpkins and our friends at Bennett Compost will turn it into compost!

10/21/2026

Unfortunately we have to cancel this month's youth cooking class at the Kensington Engagement Center. You can catch our next youth cooking class on Monday, November 2nd at the Kensington Library (401 W Dauphin St)!

10/21/2026

Unsure if you’re overwatering or not watering enough? Is your plant wilting, shedding, or just not looking happy? Join us for this week’s plant power hour at the Kensington Engagement Center from 5:30PM-6:30PM to get answers!

At this week’s plant power hour, we’ll share some common signs, symptoms, and interventions you can do to keep your plants healthy and happy year-round!

Want to sign up for updates on garden and cooking related events? Text NKCDCNourish to 833-901-2072

10/20/2026

Do you know someone who has prediabetes? NKCDC's Diabetes Prevention Program is here to help!

NKCDC is currently recruiting participants for our Diabetic Prevention Program!

NKCDC's Diabetic Prevention Program is a lifestyle change program in partnership with the The Health Federation of Philadelphia centered around developing a healthy lifestyle and learning how to manage diabetes, stress, exercise and meal prep.

Enrollment is ongoing, contact us today at [email protected] to take part in this free CDC approved program!

10/19/2026

Tuesday, October 27th, is the deadline to request a mail-in or absentee ballot for the November 3rd PA general election! Mail-in ballots allow you to vote from the comfort of your home or in-person at your county board of elections office or any other designated location before Election Day!

On November 3rd, Philadelphia and Pennsylvania will be holding general elections for Pennsylvania governor & lieutenant governor, representatives for US Congress, PA General Assembly Senator, and PA General Assembly Representative.

To read more about the importance of this election, the candidates, key races, and what they mean check out the interactive voter guide for the 2026 Midterm Elections: https://seventy.org/get-informed/voter-guide/interactive-voter-guide/

Looking to apply for a mail-in ballot? You can apply here, make sure to submit your application by October 27th at 5pm: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/OnlineAbsenteeApplication/ #/OnlineAbsenteeBegi

10/18/2026

NKCDC rehabilitates, builds, and manages housing, mixed-use properties, and commercial spaces across Kensington, Fishtown, and Port Richmond.

Could you be one of our tenants? We have a newly renovated 1 bedroom/1 bath apartment on Kensington Avenue!

- 3115 Kensington Avenue (Unit 3): A newly renovated 1 bed/1bath in Kensington, 500 sq ft, listed at $800/month. This unit includes new kitchen appliances (oven and fridge), and an in-unit air conditioner and heater!

Interested in checking out this apartment? Email [email protected] or give us a call at 215-427-0350 to set up a tour!

To find more information on or to apply to our current rental properties, head to: https://nkcdc.org/housing-services/apartments-for-rent/

10/17/2026

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) 2026-2027 season opens on November 2nd!

Do you need support paying heating bills? LIHEAP helps low-income families pay their heating bills with a cash grant ranging anywhere from $200-$1,000 based on household size, income, and fuel type.

For more information on LIHEAP, how to apply and your eligibility, visit https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/resources/liheap.html (link in bio).

To speak with one of NKCDC’s Housing Counselors about applying for LIHEAP, reach out to [email protected] or call 215-427-0350!

Scheduling an appointment is preffered, but we are also accepting walk in appointments on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9AM-3PM at NKCDC’s Main offices at 2771 Ruth Street!

10/17/2026

Join NKCDC and partners for an upcoming volunteer day leading up to a tree-planting celebration that will bring 1,500 new trees to the Jasper Street Greenspace!

There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer with restoring and healing this greenspace in Kensington:

- On October 21st from 11AM-3PM, we’ll be hosting a community volunteer day! Help us rake and shovel the site to prep it for planting day! Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/3bbk2txu (link in bio).

- On October 23rd from 9:30AM-12PM, we’re looking for folks to help us organize the 1,500 trees for planting and volunteers to help us place trees where they will be planted! Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/2sjdm2ju (Link in bio).

- On October 23rd from 4PM-6PM, there will be an opportunity to train to be a planting guide for the planting event! Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/6swyvnh7 (Link in bio).

- On October 24th, there will be an opportunity to provide support on the planting day from 9AM-3PM. Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/2f2f4vtx (link in bio).

A brand new pocket forest is coming to the Jasper Street Greenspace in partnership with Rewilding Philadelphia (ArtPhilly), artist and educator Pedro Ospina (Pedro Ospina), the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University (Academy of Natural Sciences), Mural Arts Philadelphia (Mural Arts Philadelphia), and Natural Urban Forests (Natural Urban Forests), we’ve been engaging Kensington residents in imagining and designing a new pocket forest that will be planted on October 24th!

Join us for a planting day on October 24th from 10AM-2PM! RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoLL7SwRaOqZFi1ImYboD_pzTBrKq9JYXpdiSB8RjGc-8Eww/viewform (link in bio).

Join for any of our upcoming volunteer days and be sure to come out on October 24th to help us plant 1,500+ native trees! Join us for food, live drumming, art, and native plant education!

Questions? Email [email protected]!

10/16/2026

In September, seven Kensington small businesses completed the Strengthen Your Business Cohort, a 10-week program focused on building the capacity of small businesses!

Throughout the cohort, businesses dove into sessions about business planning, marketing, technology, and systems, allowing them to build their capacity and take away new skills.

Thank you to our participating small businesses: Morris Auto Parts, Castillo Mattress and Furniture, Kensington Powerlifting, Incredible Liquidations, Lua Vietnamese Restaurant, Pure Organiks, and Q&A Smoke Shop!

Congratulations to the Strengthening Your Business cohort and thank you to our trainers, PACDC, Temple Small Business Development Center, and Black Squirrel Consulting!

Support our small businesses by giving them a follow or visiting their stores:

- Morris Auto Parts (2861 Kensington Ave)

- Castillo Mattress & Furniture (3528 I St Suite 1)

- Kensington Powerlifting (1833 N Howard St, #300)

- Incredible Liquidations (2316 N Front St)

- Lúa Vietnamese Restaurant (2534 Kensington Ave)

- Pure Organiks Co.

- Q&A Smoke Shop (2749 Kensington Ave)

NKCDC supports economic development by supporting small businesses, entrepreneurs, and artists with supportive services, technical assistance, real estate opportunities, and connection to resources.

For more information on NKCDC’s Economic Development work, head to our website at https://nkcdc.org/business-arts/ or read our annual report (pages 19-26): https://nkcdc.org/who-we-are/annual-report/