Germantown United Community Development Corporation

Resident services-gu works to advance the quality if life of germantown residents, particularly those who are low-and moderate-income and traditionally underserved. Gu primarily acts as a referral agency, directing clients to resources provided by government agencies and other organization of which gu has relationships with. Throughout the year, gu organizes and facilitates community meetings, educational workshops, and other special events related our mission. Preserving housing is a key priority. Supportive services include (but not limited to): direct outreach to residents at risk of tax and mortgage foreclosure/home repair,property tax, and utility assistance; financial and housing counseling; anti-predatory lending education; and facilitation of resident participation in city planning initiatives, capital projects, and other grassroot community improvement efforts. Funding that supports this work: city of philadelphia division of housing & community development, the elizabeth b. And arthur e. Roswell foundation.