by Chelsea Contino | Jun 17, 2022 | Advance Equity, Front Page, Grantee Spotlight, Homewood, Path to Equity
Special Edition Juneteenth Blog Written by Director of Equity and Inclusion, Shad Henderson Before Juneteenth became a federal holiday and overly commercialized, there have been families, communities, and organizations commemorating the emancipation of enslaved...
by talia piazza | Feb 25, 2022 | Advance Equity, Announcements, Front Page, Hill District, Homewood, Revitalize Neighborhoods
The American Rescue Plan Act, signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11, 2021, represents a critical commitment to rebuilding the communities harmed by the COVID-19 pandemic and is an unprecedented investment in our economy. $1.9 trillion in federal dollars...
by Chelsea Contino | Dec 1, 2021 | Community News, Front Page, Homewood, Revitalize Neighborhoods
Recently, we provided technical assistance and supporting funds to Ms. T’s Restaurant and The Galaxy Lounge to supplement a $36,500 forgivable façade loan from the Urban Redevelopment Authority. The funding and time spent has resulted in refreshed storefronts for both...
by Chelsea Contino | Nov 1, 2021 | Community News, Hill District, Hilltop, Homewood, Larimer, Media Coverage, Millvale
The Incline | By Francesca Dabecco | October 27, 2021 | Read the full story Ms. Natalie Thomas remembered looking out the window of her Beltzhoover home and glimpsing children in the lot across the street. She thought to herself, “How wonderful is this?” That moment...
by Chelsea Contino | Oct 29, 2021 | Build Capacity, Homewood, Wilkinsburg
October is World Mental Health Month. With our Organization-in-Residence, Steel Smiling, we’re highlighting some “Steel Allies” who champion mental health and wellness in their communities. Owner of Vision Towards Peace Counseling Services and A Peace of Mind Inc.,...
by Chelsea Contino | Oct 29, 2021 | Build Capacity, Homewood
October is World Mental Health Month. With our Organization-in-Residence, Steel Smiling, we’re highlighting some “Steel Allies” who champion mental health and wellness in their communities. Amber Sloan is the Executive Director and Organizer of #MadeIt, a Motivational...
