by Chelsea Contino | Feb 2, 2026 | Announcements, Front Page, Hill District, Revitalize Neighborhoods
We’re excited to announce a $120,000 investment to support the Herron Village development project in the Hill District. Image of the site before construction. Herron Village is a two-phase rehab project that will bring 12 units of affordable housing to the...
by Chelsea Contino | Jan 28, 2026 | Foster Economic Opportunity, Front Page
On Thursday, January 22nd, our VP of Economic Mobility Sarah Dieleman Perry visited Talk Pittsburgh to share about the Allegheny County Financial Empowerment Center’s newest offering – legacy planning! Check it out below!
by Chelsea Contino | Jan 14, 2026 | Foster Economic Opportunity, Front Page
A positive outcome for a client at the FEC might mean reducing debt, increasing savings, increasing their credit score, and more! The Allegheny County Financial Empowerment Center team had a lofty goal in 2025: for the clients they work with to achieve 1,000 outcomes....
by Chelsea Contino | Nov 6, 2025 | Announcements, Build Capacity, Front Page, Hill District, Revitalize Neighborhoods
On March 27, 1975, Roberta “Ms. Bert” Cole Brassel walked into the building that she would transform into a longstanding staple of the Hill District – The Black Beauty Lounge. With funding from her aunt and uncle, she set out to create a place for love,...
by Chelsea Contino | Oct 31, 2025 | Advance Equity, Announcements, Build Capacity, Front Page, Revitalize Neighborhoods, Thought Leadership
Written by: Tamara Emswiler, Senior Program Manager for Social Impact Design Architecture shapes the way we experience community, and when everyone has a hand in that process, entire neighborhoods can thrive. October 3–10 marked Pittsburgh’s annual Architecture...
