Mt. Airy Neighbors Applies for More Funding

East Mt. Airy Neighbors president Kent Reichert discussed applying to the city of Philadelphia in order for the organization to get Neighborhood Advisory Committee status on Tuesday. 

“We would partner with Mt. Airy USA,” Reichert said.  “It would allow us to enhance our current services.”

Neighborhood Advisory Committee status allows non-profit organizations the opportunity to lead and engage neighborhood residents in activities that support the city’s core objectives.

Those objectives include promoting sustainability through recycling, creating employment opportunities, enhancing neighborhood safety and aiding with affordable and decent housing.

“Hopefully, this will allow us to acquire more resources so that we can expand our services,” Reichert said.

If given advisory status the organization would receive an additional $60,000 in funding for one year with the option to receive additional funds for the next three years.

Reichert added that just because the organization applied for the status does not mean it will get it.  He compared the application process to grant funding.