by Chelsea Contino | Apr 17, 2026 | Announcements, Front Page, Revitalize Neighborhoods
Written by: Jordan Swartz, Social Impact Designer at Neighborhood Allies. As Pittsburgh continues to reimagine the future of its Downtown, a growing body of evidence points to artists and creative entrepreneurs as critical drivers of both economic activity and...
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 | Mar 16, 2026 | Front Page, Thought Leadership
This column by Neighborhood Allies President & CEO Presley Gillespie originally appeared in the Pittsburgh Business Times. Read the original article here. By: Presley L. Gillespie, Mar 13, 2026 Pittsburgh’s economic conversation often centers on talent,...
by talia piazza | Mar 11, 2026 | Front Page, Thought Leadership, Uncategorized
On March 9, 2026, Neighborhood Allies President & CEO, Presley Gillespie, joined national policymakers, CDFI leaders, philanthropic partners, and developers at the Urban Institute in Washington, D.C., for a high‑level roundtable focused on strengthening the...
by talia piazza | Mar 10, 2026 | Front Page
“Our communities don’t need saving, they need investment, trust, and the right tools to shape their own futures.” Power Station with Anne Pasmanick highlights nonprofit leaders working to strengthen communities through investment and systems change....
by Chelsea Contino | Mar 9, 2026 | Front Page, Hill District, Revitalize Neighborhoods
On Friday, February 13th, family, friends, and partners gathered in the Hill District for the groundbreaking of Cliffside Overlook, a new construction project that will bring four new units of affordable housing to Cliff Street. Rendering of Cliffside Overlook....
