by Chelsea Contino | Aug 25, 2021 | Build Capacity
Nonprofit leaders are at a high risk of burnout and mental health impacts, a serious concern which was only exacerbated by the COVID-19 crisis. Even before the pandemic began, the need to create a program that helped community development organizations strengthen the...
by talia piazza | Aug 13, 2021 | Build Capacity
The Organization-in-Residence initiative is an innovative pilot program co-created by Neighborhood Allies and Steel Smiling. The intention of the program is two fold–to incubate a nascent and growing, Black-led organization to eventually launch as an independent...
by Chelsea Contino | Apr 7, 2021 | Build Capacity
Created, led, and managed by high school students from Taylor Allderdice High School, The Children of Steel is a completely FREE online tutoring service for elementary students in grades K-5. When Taylor Allderdice High School student, Jennifer Lin, began...
by Chelsea Contino | Apr 5, 2021 | Build Capacity, Grantee Spotlight
While COVID-19 caused many of our 2020 Love My Neighbor! grantees to postpone their community projects, some grantees were able to pivot their work to adapt to or even directly address the pandemic. We want to highlight all of the great projects that did take place in...
by Chelsea Contino | Oct 22, 2020 | Build Capacity, Hilltop
Steel Smiling bridges the gap between Black community members and mental health support through education, advocacy and awareness. Their 10-year vision is to expose every Black resident in Allegheny County to a positive mental health experience that improves their...
by Chelsea Contino | Oct 20, 2020 | Build Capacity, Hilltop
Steel Smiling bridges the gap between Black community members and mental health support through education, advocacy and awareness. Their 10-year vision is to expose every Black resident in Allegheny County to a positive mental health experience that improves their...
