Donna M. Henry, Executive Director
215-729-7441 Donna@southwestcdc.org
Donna M. Henry has been Southwest CDC's Executive Director since October 1994 and has worked in the housing and community development field since 1987. She has a Bachelor of Science in Architecture (1987) and a Masters of Science in Community Economic Development (1999). She has also raised over $2 million in grants and fee-for-service contracts in the last 4 years.

Economic and Community Development

Seth Dorrell, Deputy Executive Director- Econ. Development
215-729-0729SethD@southwestcdc.org
Seth Dorrell joined Southwest CDC in 2005. He earned a Masters Degree in Economic Development from Eastern University and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Environmental Studies.  Seth is responsible for overseeing Community and Economic Development, where he coordinates efforts to realize the goals of the Woodland Avenue Revitalization Project (WARP), and organize business communities and development.

Dave Johnson , Job Counselor
215-726-0715            JobHelp@southwestcdc.org

Dave Johnson is responsible for helping job seekers find jobs through resume help, online job assistance, training, and additional support for those seeking employment.  Contact Dave to setup an appointment.

Housing Counseling

Al Stewart, Director of Housing Counseling

215-729-5072Albert@southwestcdc.org

Al Stewart joined Southwest CDC in December 2009 as Director of Housing Counseling.  Al has a long history within the community development field and brings with him 10 years of housing counseling experience.  He supervises all housing counseling activities and manages contracts with the Offices of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) and Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA). 

Arlene Cole, Housing Counselor

215-729-0180Arlene@southwestcdc.org

Alexis Williams, Housing Counselor

215-729-3293Alexis@southwestcdc.org

Neighborhood Advisory Committee (NAC)

Edith L. Dixon , NAC Community Organizer
215-729-4546edith@southwestcdc.org
Edith L. Dixon started working with Southwest CDC in July 2005. She is one of the Neighborhood Advisory Committee (NAC) community organizer’s under the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Housing and Community Development, and an editor of the Southwest Globe Times newspaper. She has a BA degree in Philosophy from Tuskegee Institute, and an MA degree in journalism from the University of California, Berkeley. Edith moderates the NAC Zoning Sub-Committee, reviewing requests for area zoning changes, and testifies regularly before the Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustments.

Carey Davis , NAC Community Organizer - CityLights Coordinator

215-729-0804          Carey@southwestcdc.org

Carey Davis started working with Southwest CDC's Neighborhood Advisory Committee (NAC) in January 2009.  Carey is a longtime Southwest resident.  She coordinates the CityLights network which includes monthly network meetings as well as coordinates neighborhood beautification efforts, including the Southwest CDC Garden Club, in Southwest Philadelphia.

New Start Family Resource Center-

After School/Summer Programs

Jackie Simmons, Program Coordinator
215-730-0450Jackie@southwestcdc.org
Jackie Simmons has been with Southwest CDC since 2003. She oversees the administration of New Start programs. Jackie facilitates strengthening families (parenting) workshops. Through partnerships and collaborations, Jackie works with several organizations in Southwest dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents and their children. Jackie has over 8 years experience working with children and families.

Peggy Roarty, Program Coordinator

215-729-0831Peggy@southwestcdc.org

Nikkia Brown, Program Assistant

215-729-0831Nikkia@southwestcdc.org

Self Sufficiency Programs

Anna Godfrey, Program Coordinator for Self-Sufficiency
215-729-0810Anna@southwestcdc.org
Anna Godfrey has been an employee of Southwest CDC since 1998 after a six month internship.  Anna has over 9 years experience in the utility assistance and homeless prevention field.  Anna Godfrey, Program Coordinator for Self-Sufficiency is also a member of PGW's customer service task force.  Anna rose to the level of the Program Coordinator in 2005 and oversees all utility assistance, conservation, and PA Tax/Rent Rebate programs.

Ebony Taylor, Case Manager for Self-Sufficiency

215-729-0736 Ebony@southwestcdc.org

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