by Chelsea Contino | Nov 6, 2025 | Announcements, Build Capacity, Front Page, Hill District, Revitalize Neighborhoods
On March 27, 1975, Roberta “Ms. Bert” Cole Brassel walked into the building that she would transform into a longstanding staple of the Hill District – The Black Beauty Lounge. With funding from her aunt and uncle, she set out to create a place for love,...
by Chelsea Contino | Aug 4, 2025 | Advance Equity, Announcements, Build Capacity, Front Page, Hill District, Revitalize Neighborhoods
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) recently awarded a total of $73 million in PHARE (Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement) grants to housing initiatives across the state–including several transformative developments in...
by talia piazza | Jul 21, 2025 | Front Page, Hill District, Media Coverage, Revitalize Neighborhoods
In a recent press release, McAuley Ministries publicly recognized Neighborhood Allies as a grantee in their latest round of funding—part of more than $2.8 million invested in 14 local nonprofits. We’re proud to be among the organizations advancing health,...
by talia piazza | Jun 10, 2025 | Front Page, Funder Spotlight, Hill District, Revitalize Neighborhoods
At Neighborhood Allies, we believe equitable development happens when residents—especially those historically excluded from decision-making—have access to the tools, resources, and capital they need to shape the future of their own neighborhoods. That’s the vision...
by Chelsea Contino | Jun 3, 2025 | Advance Equity, Build Capacity, Front Page, Hill District, Revitalize Neighborhoods
Neighborhood Allies has partnered with the Amani CDC on this project since 2019, investing $365,000 into the $8,000,000 development. On May 16th, Amani CDC finally broke ground on The African Queens Apartments on Centre Ave! Once completed, the new development will...
by Chelsea Contino | May 27, 2025 | Advance Equity, Announcements, Front Page, Hill District
Join us in congratulating Robin on the transition into her new role! As the Program Manager of Beams to Bridges, Robin will oversee the Beams to Bridges (BTB) Program, which provides 6 months of comprehensive mental health training and education to community members...
