Norris Square Civic Association
Real Estate @ NSCA >> Housing Counseling>> NSCA’s Housing Counseling program provides comprehensive counseling services such as:
Pre– and post-purchase counseling; Pre-rental counseling; Mortgage default and delinquency counseling; Property inspection assistance; Pre– and post-loan counseling.
For more information, call Housing Counseling at (215) 426-8723.
Property Management>> NSCA manages over 50 affordable apartments and houses for rent to low- to moderate-income families through its Property Management program. Property Management also manages commercial properties. To see a current listing of available properties, visit nscaonline.org or call (215) 426-8723.
About Us Norris Square Civic Association (NSCA) is a community development corporation founded in 1983 by a group of community women who desired to take control of their neighborhood and provide a healthy and safe environment for their children. NSCA serves the predominately Latino community residing on the blocks surrounding Norris Square Park in Philadelphia, PA. Norris Square residents are active at every level of the organization, serving on the staff and board.
Mission Statement The mission of The Norris Square Civic Association is to empower residents to improve their lives by becoming self-reliant, and to unite and build the community through the development and improvement of the physical, economic, social, cultural, and educational aspects of the neighborhood.
Contact us at
215-426-8723 or on the web at www.nscaonline.org
Houses for Sale>> NSCA has several single family homes available for sale throughout the neigborhood. NSCA is committed to increasing the stock of affordable homeownership opportunities while addressing the problem of vacant lots and abandoned properties in Norris Square. If you are interested in learning more about any of these properties, visit nscaonline.org or call us at (215)426-8723.
149 W Susquehanna Ave Philadelphia, PA 19122
Norris Square Civic Association A Philadelphia Community-Based Development Corporation
NSCA Programs and Services Norris Square Civic Association offers multiple programs to address the needs of at-risk youth and families in need of support services. NSCA also offers Head Start for early childhood education, after-school and summer programming for children in grades K-8, and an open-access computer lab for members of the community.
Case Management >>
Out of School Time Programs (Grades K-8) The NSCA Out-of-School Time (OST) program offers both after-school and summer camp programs for students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade at Hunter and McKinley Elementary Schools. OST offers the following programs year-round:
Homework help; Project-Based Learning activities in different subjects; Extracurricular activities (chess club, sports, and more); Field trips. For more information and enrollment, contact: Hunter Elementary School (215) 291-5516 McKinley Elementary School (215 291-4986
NSCA’s Case Management program provides comprehensive case management services for families in need of support. With the help of licensed Case Managers, services include:
Connection with local supportive services; Parent support groups and workshops; A small thrift shop for low-cost clothing and housewares. For more information, call (215) 717-1482.
Intensive Prevention Services >> The Intensive Prevention Services (IPS) program is funded by the Philadelphia Department of Human Services. IPS offers services to at-risk youth between the ages of 10-17 including:
Case management; Counseling and mentorship programs; Academic enrichment and tutoring; Extracurricular activities and field trips; Work-readiness training.
To be eligible for this program, youth must have experienced a history of excessive school absences, suspension, or running away. For more information, call (215) 426-8723.
Community Outreach>> The Community Outreach program ensures that local residents are given a voice in their neighborhood and in the planning and implementation of NSCA’s programs. The Community Outreach
program also manages the Norris Square Neighborhood Advisory Committee (NAC), which connects residents with information on public services for lower -income residents such as programs from the City’s Office of Housing and Community Development. For more information, call (215)717-1482
¡Oiga! Youth Media Program (Grades 6-8) ¡Oiga! is a digital media leadership program for students in grades 6-8. Students learn to use the Internet and other digital technologies to learn about journalism, film, and digital media; conduct online research and create blogs to showcase their work; create and edit short films; and develop digital literacy and youth leadership skills.
BTOP Computer Lab for Public Use The BTOP Computer Lab is open to the public and offers 20 computers with Internet access. NSCA also offers classes and workshops at the computer lab. The computer lab is located at this NSCA office at 174 West Diamond Street (former St. Boniface Church Rectory). For more information on public access hours and classes, call (215) 717-1482 .
Head Start @ NSCA NSCA’s Head Start program provides early childhood education and Head Start services for children ages 1-5 years old. The program is a full-immersion, dual language program that instructs children in both English and Spanish and prepares them for future success in elementary school. NSCA’s Head Start program is offered at four sites throughout lower northeast Philadelphia and serves over 600 children annually. For more information on how to enroll your child in Head Start at NSCA, visit nscaonline.org or call 215-634-2251.
Pre– and post-purchase counseling; Pre-rental counseling; Mortgage default and delinquency counseling; Property inspection assistance; Pre– and post-loan counseling.
For more information, call Housing Counseling at (215) 426-8723.
Property Management>> NSCA manages over 50 affordable apartments and houses for rent to low- to moderate-income families through its Property Management program. Property Management also manages commercial properties. To see a current listing of available properties, visit nscaonline.org or call (215) 426-8723.
About Us Norris Square Civic Association (NSCA) is a community development corporation founded in 1983 by a group of community women who desired to take control of their neighborhood and provide a healthy and safe environment for their children. NSCA serves the predominately Latino community residing on the blocks surrounding Norris Square Park in Philadelphia, PA. Norris Square residents are active at every level of the organization, serving on the staff and board.
Mission Statement The mission of The Norris Square Civic Association is to empower residents to improve their lives by becoming self-reliant, and to unite and build the community through the development and improvement of the physical, economic, social, cultural, and educational aspects of the neighborhood.
Contact us at
215-426-8723 or on the web at www.nscaonline.org
Houses for Sale>> NSCA has several single family homes available for sale throughout the neigborhood. NSCA is committed to increasing the stock of affordable homeownership opportunities while addressing the problem of vacant lots and abandoned properties in Norris Square. If you are interested in learning more about any of these properties, visit nscaonline.org or call us at (215)426-8723.
149 W Susquehanna Ave Philadelphia, PA 19122
Norris Square Civic Association A Philadelphia Community-Based Development Corporation
NSCA Programs and Services Norris Square Civic Association offers multiple programs to address the needs of at-risk youth and families in need of support services. NSCA also offers Head Start for early childhood education, after-school and summer programming for children in grades K-8, and an open-access computer lab for members of the community.
Case Management >>
Out of School Time Programs (Grades K-8) The NSCA Out-of-School Time (OST) program offers both after-school and summer camp programs for students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade at Hunter and McKinley Elementary Schools. OST offers the following programs year-round:
Homework help; Project-Based Learning activities in different subjects; Extracurricular activities (chess club, sports, and more); Field trips. For more information and enrollment, contact: Hunter Elementary School (215) 291-5516 McKinley Elementary School (215 291-4986
NSCA’s Case Management program provides comprehensive case management services for families in need of support. With the help of licensed Case Managers, services include:
Connection with local supportive services; Parent support groups and workshops; A small thrift shop for low-cost clothing and housewares. For more information, call (215) 717-1482.
Intensive Prevention Services >> The Intensive Prevention Services (IPS) program is funded by the Philadelphia Department of Human Services. IPS offers services to at-risk youth between the ages of 10-17 including:
Case management; Counseling and mentorship programs; Academic enrichment and tutoring; Extracurricular activities and field trips; Work-readiness training.
To be eligible for this program, youth must have experienced a history of excessive school absences, suspension, or running away. For more information, call (215) 426-8723.
Community Outreach>> The Community Outreach program ensures that local residents are given a voice in their neighborhood and in the planning and implementation of NSCA’s programs. The Community Outreach
program also manages the Norris Square Neighborhood Advisory Committee (NAC), which connects residents with information on public services for lower -income residents such as programs from the City’s Office of Housing and Community Development. For more information, call (215)717-1482
¡Oiga! Youth Media Program (Grades 6-8) ¡Oiga! is a digital media leadership program for students in grades 6-8. Students learn to use the Internet and other digital technologies to learn about journalism, film, and digital media; conduct online research and create blogs to showcase their work; create and edit short films; and develop digital literacy and youth leadership skills.
BTOP Computer Lab for Public Use The BTOP Computer Lab is open to the public and offers 20 computers with Internet access. NSCA also offers classes and workshops at the computer lab. The computer lab is located at this NSCA office at 174 West Diamond Street (former St. Boniface Church Rectory). For more information on public access hours and classes, call (215) 717-1482 .
Head Start @ NSCA NSCA’s Head Start program provides early childhood education and Head Start services for children ages 1-5 years old. The program is a full-immersion, dual language program that instructs children in both English and Spanish and prepares them for future success in elementary school. NSCA’s Head Start program is offered at four sites throughout lower northeast Philadelphia and serves over 600 children annually. For more information on how to enroll your child in Head Start at NSCA, visit nscaonline.org or call 215-634-2251.
