by Chelsea Contino | Mar 5, 2026 | Announcements, Front Page
Join us in welcoming Meleak to his new role as Program Coordinator of Beams to Bridges on the Steel Smiling Team! Meleak spent 2025 completing his one-year position as a Peer Support Fellow with Steel Smiling, where he became trained and equipped to use his lived...
by talia piazza | Feb 17, 2026 | Announcements, Community News, Front Page
We’re excited to share that Courtney Abegunde has been appointed Managing Director of Steel Smiling, effective February 2026. This transition marks an important milestone as Steel Smiling enters its next chapter of growth and community impact. Courtney’s leadership...
by talia piazza | Feb 17, 2026 | Announcements, Community News, Front Page
We are proud to share—and deeply grateful to celebrate—that Julius Boatwright has transitioned into the honorary role of Founder Emeritus of Steel Smiling, an Organization-in-Residence of Neighborhood Allies. This moment marks both a milestone and a continuation:...
by talia piazza | Feb 12, 2026 | Announcements, Front Page, Media Coverage, Thought Leadership
By: Center for Community Progress | Read the full release Returning board member brings deep leadership experience and strong ties to Pittsburgh as Community Progress prepares for Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference. FLINT, MICHIGAN – The Center for Community...
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 talia piazza | Dec 5, 2025 | Announcements, Front Page
Steel Smiling is proud to announce a two-year, $600,000 investment from the Hillman Foundation. This grant will strengthen and expand culturally responsive mental health programming for Black residents across Allegheny County. The support comes at a pivotal moment as...
