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Southwest CDC

A community development group serving Southwest Philadelphia since 1987. It offers housing counseling, job and workforce help, an after-school program and a summer camp, and it runs the Neighborhood Advisory Committee, which gives residents a say in local planning.

  • Kids OK
  • Spanish

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What they do

Get help with housing counseling, job and workforce services, or money coaching. Families can use the after-school program for students at John Patterson Elementary, and neighborhood children can join the summer camp. Residents can also take part in the Neighborhood Advisory Committee's planning work.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
Neighbors, Families with children, Kids

When and where

The Neighborhood Advisory Subcommittee meets on the second Tuesday of each month. The site gives no meeting time or place, so call to confirm.

Days
Tuesday

Office

Address
6328 Paschall Ave
Part of the city
University Southwest

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Call Lorraine Thomas at 215-729-3948 to ask how to volunteer..

What to expect

The site does not describe what a first visit involves. The office is at 6328 Paschall Avenue, and the main office line is 215-729-0800, so a phone call is the best first step.

Tips for your first visit

  • Call before you go, since the site does not list office hours.
  • Housing counselors are bilingual in Spanish and English, so ask for that if it helps.
  • The after-school program is for students at John Patterson Elementary, so call a program coordinator to ask whether it fits your child.

Newcomer welcome

Takes some effort for newcomers (2 out of 5). Why we say this: The volunteer page gives one contact and no steps. The subcommittee meets monthly, but the page gives no time, place or sign-up for it, so the way in is unclear..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Cost not known yet. Cost not stated

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Access notes
Housing counselors are bilingual in Spanish and English.

Requirements

  • Children can take part with a parent.

How to reach them

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Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium

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