Jumpstart is a successful community development program that combines slow, steady growth, scattered site rehab, and a mix of affordable and market-rate housing.

"Jumpstart was created to reduce blight and increase investment in our communities. By offering opportunities for local entrepreneurs, we can keep wealth local. With Jumpstart everyone wins - aspiring developers, longtime residents, and other community partners all benefit from additional investment in their neighborhood."

- Ken Weinstein, founder of Jumpstart Germantown and President of Philly Office Retail

Jumpstart has grown from a couple students sitting in my office in 2015 to multiple training sessions a year with 60+ participants at a time. We’ve already enjoyed real success in making the Germantown section of Philadelphia a better place to live, work and enjoy. Now, as we expand to other neighborhoods, cities, and towns, we hope you will join our efforts to transform your community. This site features the tools you need to either start a Jumpstart Program or remove blight from your community by buying and renovating vacant, deteriorated houses, one at a time. 

I look forward to hearing about your experiences. Reach out to me or my Jumpstart Germantown team at any time, if you have questions about getting your Jumpstart Program off the ground or need advice on helping it grow.