Chelsea Contino, Author at Neighborhood Allies

Your Allies At Work | On the Ground in Homewood

by Chelsea Contino | Aug 12, 2019 | Community News, Homewood

Neighborhood Allies is working in close coordination with Homewood business owners, the Homewood Collaborative, public and private sector partners and others to support the equitable revitalization of Homewood’s Business and Institutional Corridor. Together, with...

Where Are They Now? | Habitat For Humanity | Homewood Bennett Street Development

by Chelsea Contino | Jul 30, 2019 | Community News, Homewood

During the 2018 Catalytic Grant cycle, we awarded $15,000 to Habitat For Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh to use in the development of 4 new homes on Bennett Street in Homewood. The development project also included homeownership training and a financial literacy...

Pittsburgh Financial Empowerment Center Shows Significant Participation Thus Far, Looks Forward to Continued Success

by Chelsea Contino | Jul 29, 2019 | Community News

The Pittsburgh Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) offers free, professional, one-on-one financial counseling to individuals and families looking to address their financial challenges and plan for their futures. Since opening its doors in March, the FEC has helped...

Real Estate Co-Powerment Series Graduates 5th Cohort, Opens Registration for Fall Course!

by Chelsea Contino | Jul 17, 2019 | Community News, Revitalize Neighborhoods

Please join us in celebrating the graduates of the 5th Real Estate Co-Powerment Series! The largest cohort to date, the group is made up of residents, community-based organization staff, community development corporation staff, and small business owners, among others!...