Provides civil legal services to low-income individuals and families without the means to hire a private attorney.

Advocates for and assists in developing communication and healing models in the Hill District of Pittsburgh through exploration of community trauma.

Offers mediation services as an alternative to the court for resolving disputes such as: landlord/tenant problems, "fence" disputes between neighbors, disputes involving children/youth, minor civil/criminal complaints, domestic disputes, business/consumer disputes, and multi-party/multi-issue disputes. Offers training on mediation skills and workshops and seminars on conflict management, communication skills building, team building, and negotiation for adults and youth.

Works with landlords and tenants to make sure their homes and apartments are safe through enforcement of public health regulations.

Responds to complaints and inspects rental units for health hazards including no heat or insufficient heat in winter; lack of hot water; ongoing problems with the plumbing; leaks in the roof; and pest Infestations. Also responds to complaints for exterior property issues, water holding containers, and other public health hazards effecting neighborhoods.

Provides training in mediation and negotiation skills, as well as conflict resolution services (divorce, relationship, landlord/tenant, elderly, HOA) for individuals and groups. Operates as an Alternate Dispute Resolution Center and works to prevent targeted violence. Offers neighborhood dispute resolution services, landlord/tenant dispute resolution, community mediation, and divorce mediation.

Uses a credible messenger model to prevent and reduce gun violence in Philadelphia’s most violent neighborhoods. Provides teams of crisis workers / credible messengers who ride and walk-through assigned Police Service Areas, mediate conflicts, and build meaningful relationships in the community to help prevent violence. Also provides outreach and referrals to resources to victims of violence crime.

NKCDC has a team of HUD-certified housing counselors who are able to provide a very wide range of free housing services, including: first-time homebuyer counseling; foreclosure and sheriff sale prevention; rent, mortgage and utility assistance; property tax and rent rebates; financial education. Also help clients build budgets and credit, and can connect people to affordable home repair.

Provides a wide range of mediation and conflict resolution services, addressing issues such as elder mediation, family mediation, housing disputes, multi-party mediation, neighborhood disputes, peer mediation for students, petty crimes, school attendance mediation, small claims, and workplace disputes. Also provides conflict resolution coaching.

Combats violence by intervening where violence is most prevalent. Works to provide those involved in criminal activities with positive alternatives. Responds to neighborhood crises with mediation and resources to support anyone looking for a peaceful alternative.

Helps settle most disputes via conflict resolution services, including mediation and conflict coaching. Provides trained mediators for disputes involving neighbors, neighborhood groups, youth-related problems and fights, landlord/tenant, noise, trash, business/consumer, child custody, harassment/vandalism, and other minor criminal issues. Unable to address domestic violence-related situations.

Offers year round youth educational-recreational programs, community events for parents and seniors, and life skills information for residents of all ages in the Grays Ferry and surrounding South Philadelphia neighborhoods. Also works to reduce teen violence and alleviate neighborhood tensions. Provides mentoring, food and clothing giveaways, and maintains Tynirah's Community Welcome Garden.

Provides conflict resolution services to neighbors and others having on-going conflict that is not currently in the courts. Services include mediation, conciliation, conflict coaching, and referrals to other agencies and organizations that can help resolve the issue.
All DRP services are voluntary and confidential.