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,...
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...
