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 | May 13, 2025 | Announcements, Community News, Decade of Difference, Front Page
Last week, we celebrated a significant milestone at our Decade of Difference Anniversary Event—10 years of transformative work in Pittsburgh. At the heart of this celebration was the release of our 10-Year Impact Report, now available for the public. This report...
by talia piazza | Jul 15, 2024 | Community News, Homewood, Media Coverage, Revitalize Neighborhoods
By: Jessica Guay | KDKA News | July 12, 2024 | Watch the interview PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A new affordable housing project is on its way to one of Pittsburgh’s most distressed neighborhoods. Buildings that have been empty eyesores for years in the city’s...
by talia piazza | Jul 15, 2024 | Community News, Front Page, Homewood, Media Coverage, Revitalize Neighborhoods
By: Oliver Morrison | WESA 90.5 | July 12, 2024 | Read the full article Katie Blackley | 90.5 WESA An $800,000 investment by the nonprofit Neighborhood Allies is providing funding for a nonprofit developer to purchase 69 units for renovation into affordable...
by Chelsea Contino | Dec 6, 2021 | Announcements, Community News, Foster Economic Opportunity
The Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) program aims to improve the financial stability of City of Pittsburgh households by providing high quality, one-on-one financial education and counseling to low-income residents. Empowerment Centers are located in areas with high...
