Presenting our 2024 Impact Report: A Decade of Difference

by Chelsea Contino | Jun 11, 2025 | Advance Equity, Announcements, Build Capacity, Decade of Difference, Foster Economic Opportunity, Front Page, Revitalize Neighborhoods

Our 10-Year Anniversary was a powerful moment to reflect, connect, and reimagine what’s possible. Today, we’re thrilled to share our 2024 Impact Report, a snapshot of the work we accomplished together last year — and the foundation we’re building for the future. In...

$15,000 RISE HIGH Grant Supports Awaken Pittsburgh’s Work to Provide Educators and Helping Professionals with Mindfulness Techniques to Reduce Stress

by Chelsea Contino | Jun 4, 2025 | Advance Equity, Build Capacity, Front Page, Thought Leadership

Written by Robin M. Sheffey Although Mental Health Awareness Month has drawn to a close, we always recognize the importance of mental health and would like to highlight the amazing work of our partner, Awaken Pittsburgh, and celebrate their commitment to providing...

Javier Janik Presents at Bank On National Conference | Neighborhood Allies Launches Newest Bank On Integration Benefiting Incarcerated and Re-entering Individuals

by Chelsea Contino | Jun 4, 2025 | Foster Economic Opportunity, Front Page

In May, Neighborhood Allies launched its third Bank On integration with financial education workshops starting up at Allegheny County Jail. Bank On works to connect people to safe and affordable bank accounts through strategic partnerships that streamline the account...

Staff Spotlight: Tariq Williams

by Chelsea Contino | Jun 3, 2025 | Front Page, Revitalize Neighborhoods

Learn more about Tariq by checking out the Q&A below! As Program Manager for Real Estate Services, Tariq assists in coordinating and connecting partners to our real estate programming and other partner organizations. He also works to develop curriculum and manage...

Neighborhood Allies Supports Affordable Housing in the Hill District | Amani CDC’s African Queens Apartments Break Ground

by Chelsea Contino | Jun 3, 2025 | Advance Equity, Build Capacity, Front Page, Hill District, Revitalize Neighborhoods

Neighborhood Allies has partnered with the Amani CDC on this project since 2019, investing $365,000 into the $8,000,000 development. On May 16th, Amani CDC finally broke ground on The African Queens Apartments on Centre Ave! Once completed, the new development will...