Welcome to NewCourtland’s Bulletin – Winter Edition. In this newsletter, we share information about what’s happening around our network. Our focus is our staff, our community and why it’s important to stay true to our health equity mission. Click here to read the newsletter in its entirety, […]
Here’s What It’s Like to Retire on Almost Nothing but Social Security Four retirees with limited incomes open up about how they make it work By Veronica Dagher Many Americans reach retirement with almost no savings. No 401(k). Few investments. And almost no income aside from a monthly Social Security check. Roughly one in seven […]
That seems to be an ongoing sentiment from caregivers these days. We met up with Jean Kirkley who founded the organization Boomers ‘R Heroes Caregivers Support Group (https://www.boomersrheroes.org). Its mission is to help caregivers survive their time in this role by providing a safe place to talk about how they feel and share their thoughts without judgment. […]
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Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) hosted a Listening Session on the Pennsylvania Master Plan for Older Adults – a 10-year, state-led and stakeholder-driven strategic plan designed to help transform the infrastructure and coordination of services for older Pennsylvanians. The master plan will also reflect the needs and preferences of this population to live where they choose and access the supports they […]
We are excited to share our most recent NewCourtland Bulletin. Inside you will learn about our ongoing initiatives, get updates on our housing projects, and meet some of our newest staff members and those who have reached anniversary milestones! If you have any questions about any of our initiatives, please feel free to contact Alison […]
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NewCourtland’s 150-year legacy had been to serve those in need of care. Beginning in 1871, this mission was realized through the charitable motives of the Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia to “provide medical and surgical aid and nursing for the sick and disabled, either in the wards of the hospital or in their homes”. Since 1995, […]
New Courtland hopes to bring one-bedroom apartments for seniors and retail space to the site. A mixed-use development with 48 units of affordable housing for seniors is slated for a vacant industrial lot in North Philadelphia. The proposal for 3030 N. 20th St. would bring a four-story apartment complex and 24,700 square feet of commercial […]
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A 48-unit affordable-housing apartment complex for seniors and a 24,700-square-foot commercial space the size of a grocery store are slated for 3030 20th St. in North Philadelphia. The project from affordable housing developer New Courtland is on the edge of a residential neighborhood and in a former industrial zone. Read more […]
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Philadelphia, PA- On Thursday, April 20th, as part of the largest increase in PA’s support for affordable and workforce housing, State Senator Vincent Hughes will host a press conference to highlight $100M in funding that is currently available for housing development organizations through the new Multi-Family Housing Options Grant Program. Senator Hughes will be joined […]
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There are so many great things happening at NewCourtland, we couldn’t wait to include it in our 1st quarter 2023 newsletter. As we entered into the new year, our staff remains the focus and our priority. We want to better understand their needs and incorporate their wisdom and expertise into the work we do, so […]
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