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April 2025

WELCOME NEW

JUMPSTART PROGRAMS!

In March we welcomed two new Jumpstart training programs - in Delaware and Indiana! Our Jumpstart community is growing and we love to see it!

Jumpstart Kent County, DE

Amber Epperson, far left, with participants of the 1st Jumpstart Kent County class.

Amber Epperson travelled to Germantown twice a week for 5 weeks to audit the Jumpstart Germantown training program, and within 6 months started one in Dover, DE!

"We are excited to have launched our very first Jumpstart Kent County cohort, bringing together community members passionate about local development. If you are interested in joining future cohorts or learning more, please contact us on Facebook @JumpstartKentCounty." - Amber Epperson

Jumpstart Gary, IN

From left to right, Mrs. Vernita Leslie, Keith Broadnax, Ranelle Allen, Baverly Daniels, Rhea Basemore

Vernita Leslie, Executive Director of Broadway Area CDC, travelled from Gary to Indianapolis to attend the Jumpstart Indy training program. This experience inspired Vernita to launch a Jumpstart Gary! Vernita truly believes in the power of Jumpstart and even delayed her retirement to start this program, and sees Jumpstart as her legacy. We are SO glad she made that choice and can't wait to see what the Jumpstart Gary graduates do.

WE ARE LENDING!

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LANDLORDS - DID YOU KNOW?

PGW Landlord Cooperation Program

PGW’s Landlord Cooperation Program (LCP) allows landlords to receive protection from the responsibility of unpaid gas bills in a tenant’s name. LCP is available to eligible registered residential landlords with an active valid Rental License, also known as a (“Housing Inspection License”), and the gas service is in a tenant’s name. LCP is an internet-based program.

All program interactions and communications occur through the PGW LCP portal or via email. Participating landlords must abide by all program terms & conditions to maintain cooperative status and receive program benefits. To enroll and learn more information visit the www.pgworks.com/customer-care/landlord-programs.

Is your rental property still LCP protected? After renewing your rental license, be sure to log into the LCP portal to confirm that your properties remain registered in LCP for the coming year. To re-enroll a property in LCP, email a copy of the renewed license to PGW's Landlord Cooperation Program at LCP@pgworks.com. 

WHY CHOOSE JUMPSTART PHILLY?

✓  Fast & Friendly

✓  Below Market Rates

✓   Low Doc Lending

✓  Community Driven

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OTHER OPPORTUNITES

Jefferson University Offers Free Online Course: 

Introduction to the Quadruple Bottom Line of Real Estate Development

Mondays, April 7 to Monday, April 28, 2025 from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. ET. 

Open and available to everyone, this free, 4-session introductory course offers a deep dive into the quadruple bottom line ethos of people, planet, profit and placemaking. The course starts by learning the eight stages of the sustainable real estate development process. This is a great opportunity for Jumpstarters to continue their education! Learn more online at bit.ly/42pkpov.

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