by Chelsea Contino | Aug 11, 2025 | Announcements, Build Capacity, Front Page
This past May, Jennifer Mathias ran the Pittsburgh Marathon and raised money for Steel Smiling in the process. Jennifer has followed Steel Smiling’s journey for nearly its entire existence, even recalling the very first time she learned of the organization on Twitter...
by Chelsea Contino | Aug 4, 2025 | Advance Equity, Announcements, Build Capacity, Front Page, Hill District, Revitalize Neighborhoods
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) recently awarded a total of $73 million in PHARE (Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement) grants to housing initiatives across the state–including several transformative developments in...
by Chelsea Contino | Aug 1, 2025 | Advance Equity, Announcements, Build Capacity, Front Page
We are thrilled to invest in five RISE HIGH Grantee-Partners with $15,000 Growth Grants and a commitment to continued partnership that fuels long-term, community-defined impact! Throughout July we had the pleasure of meeting with each of our new partners to hold...
by Chelsea Contino | Jun 17, 2025 | Advance Equity, Announcements, Archive, Build Capacity, Front Page, Revitalize Neighborhoods
Earlier this year, we launched the HomeBase Program, which empowers small businesses to grow by providing microgrants up to $5,000 for eligible activities that increase revenue and leverage additional funding opportunities. While we had a feeling that this low-entry...
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...
by Chelsea Contino | May 27, 2025 | Advance Equity, Announcements, Front Page, Hill District
Join us in congratulating Robin on the transition into her new role! As the Program Manager of Beams to Bridges, Robin will oversee the Beams to Bridges (BTB) Program, which provides 6 months of comprehensive mental health training and education to community members...
