by Chelsea Contino | Jul 7, 2026 | Foster Economic Opportunity, Front Page
Please join us in welcoming Carlos Chueca to the Allegheny County Financial Empowerment Center (FEC)! Carlos offers free financial counseling in both English and Spanish. Read Carlos’ bio below. I love empowering people and seeing them overcome struggles and...
by talia piazza | Jul 1, 2026 | Build Capacity, Foster Economic Opportunity, Front Page, Stories
Entrepreneurs rarely succeed alone. Behind every thriving small business is a network of mentors, partners, advocates, and community leaders who believe in an idea, open doors, and create opportunities for others to succeed. Vernard Alexander is one of those leaders....
by talia piazza | Jun 30, 2026 | Foster Economic Opportunity, Front Page
Most people don’t struggle financially because they lack ambition or goals. They struggle because the systems, tools, and opportunities that make wealth-building possible are often out of reach. Over the past decade, Neighborhood Allies has worked alongside...
by talia piazza | May 7, 2026 | Foster Economic Opportunity, Front Page, Media Coverage
Pittsburgh nonprofit, Neighborhood Allies, adds $25 to Pennsylvania’s Keystone Scholars program to boost enrollment in childhood education investment accounts. By: Amelia Benavides-Colón, Trib LIVE | May 6, 2026 | Read the full article Allegheny County families can...
by Chelsea Contino | Apr 2, 2026 | Foster Economic Opportunity, Front Page
Written by: Ashley McLean, Senior Program Manager of Economic Opportunity Neighborhood Allies is proud to reflect on the impact of Money Talks, a financial empowerment program designed to support Black women across Pittsburgh. Since launching in 2022, the program has...
by talia piazza | Feb 16, 2026 | Foster Economic Opportunity, Front Page
Clients of Neighborhood Allies’ Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) have collectively reduced more than $10 million in debt. This milestone is not a projection or an aspirational estimate. It reflects documented, client-driven progress achieved through sustained,...
