Resources for Small Businesses | Grow with Google Workshop Recordings

by Chelsea Contino | Aug 24, 2022 | Build Capacity

In July, we partnered with Google Digital Coach Soleil Meade and Riverside Center for Innovation to present Grow with Google Workshops, hosted by Soleil. Enjoy the recordings...

Omicelo Cares VIP Event recognizes individuals and organizations taking action to build wealth for their families and in their neighborhoods

by Chelsea Contino | Aug 17, 2022 | Advance Equity, Build Capacity, Foster Economic Opportunity, Front Page, Revitalize Neighborhoods

On Thursday, August 11th, Omicelo Cares brought together past and present graduates from each of their five landmark programs, all of which contribute to their mission to co-power existing community members in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods to own financial...

Small Businesses Rooted in Community Receive $10,000 Comcast RISE grants

by Chelsea Contino | Aug 4, 2022 | Advance Equity, Announcements, Build Capacity, Front Page, Homewood, Revitalize Neighborhoods

Last week, Comcast announced the 100 Allegheny County small businesses owned by women and people of color who will be receiving $10,000 business grants through the Comcast RISE Investment Fund! Neighborhood Allies was one of 3 local organizations chosen by Comcast to...

Courtney Abegunde Joins the Steel Smiling Team as Program Manager of Implementation and Evaluation

by talia piazza | Jul 28, 2022 | Announcements, Build Capacity, Front Page

Please join us in welcoming Courtney Abegunde to the Steel Smiling/Neighborhood Allies Team! As Program Manager of Implementation and Evaluation, Courtney will work with the Steel Smiling team to evaluate, implement, and sustain mental health best practices across our...

Neighborhood Allies Welcomes Karen Lue as Senior Program Manager of Digital Inclusion and Innovation

by talia piazza | Jul 11, 2022 | Announcements, Build Capacity, Front Page, Uncategorized

Please join us in welcoming Karen Lue to the Neighborhood Allies Team! As Senior Program Manager of Digital Inclusion and Innovation, Karen will assist in launching and building upon initiatives including the Verizon Community Forward Learning Centers in Homewood and...

Media Coverage | How I Got Here: Itha Cao brings a career of civil service to her digital inclusion work in Pittsburgh

by talia piazza | Jul 11, 2022 | Advance Equity, Build Capacity, Foster Economic Opportunity, Media Coverage

By: Louis Platt, Technical.ly | June 30, 2022 | Read the full article Following years leading local government efforts such as the PGH Lab accelerator, Neighborhood Allies’ director of digital inclusion and innovation aims to boost computer literacy and...