Vernon Manor CDC's mission is to provide affordable housing opportunities, to encourage West Philadelphians to nurture caring families, and champion a robust and sustainable environment and quality of life. Established in 1978 to address the need for quality, affordable housing in the Mantua neighborhood, Mount Vernon Manor additionally serves as a hub for ongoing revitalization efforts and most recently co-sponsored the ambitious We Are Mantua! Vernon Manor continues the legacy of the Mantua Community Planners and other like-minded civic agencies in the continued improvement of Mantua’s community infrastructure.