by Chelsea Contino | Jun 2, 2026 | Advance Equity, Announcements, Build Capacity, Front Page, Hill District, Revitalize Neighborhoods
In May, Neighborhood Allies staff, community development leaders, and industry funders gathered to visit the sites of four active real estate projects where our partners shared their visions, work, and progress to date. Learn more about each project site that we...
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....
by Chelsea Contino | Feb 2, 2026 | Announcements, Front Page, Hill District, Revitalize Neighborhoods
We’re excited to announce a $120,000 investment to support the Herron Village development project in the Hill District. Image of the site before construction. Herron Village is a two-phase rehab project that will bring 12 units of affordable housing to the...
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,...
