Jumpstart North Philly West™ is an initiative spearheaded by Skylight Homes LLC and modeled from the original Jumpstart Germantown. Our Mission: To rejuvenate and revitalize the North Philly West neighborhood of Philadelphia–19121, 19132, and parts of 19140–with high quality, affordable renovations and resale of residential and commercial real estate. Our Motto: Real estate development done by the community; Ownership is power.™ We believe it is possible to “do well by doing good” which encompasses educating and promoting a neighborhood’s current residents, and partnering with like minded developers to rejuvenate neglected communities and support home ownership. Through mentoring, networking and providing financial resources to fellow developers who share our interest in investing in the future of North Philly West, Jumpstart North Philly West™ seeks to remove blighted and deteriorated properties from residential and commercial neighborhoods and make North Philly West a better place to live, work, and enjoy for current and future residents. One Goal Interested applicants must have a commitment to revitalizing North Philly West. The focus of Jumpstart North Philly West™ is not only financial gain for the participant. Jumpstart North Philly West™ is devoted to changing North Philly West for the better and ask that only candidates with a similar mission apply. Training Program--The Jumpstart North Philly West™ Training Program educates novice developers then connects them with more experienced real estate professionals. Developer’s Network--The Developers’ Network is about making connections between community developers and building mutually beneficial relationships to “grow the pie.” Loan Program--The Jumpstart North Philly West™ Loan Program provides financial resources for the acquisition and construction of residential and mixed use properties in North Philly West, loans that often cannot be obtained from financial institutions.