Neighborhood Allies launches the Equitable Recovery Playbook to activate and direct dollars into communities that need it most

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...

Media Coverage | ‘Big Tom’ aims to uplift the Hill District, just like Walter Hamm did

by Chelsea Contino | Jan 25, 2022 | Hill District, Media Coverage, Revitalize Neighborhoods

By: Ashley G. Woodson | For New Pittsburgh Courier | Read the full article New barbershop location will include affordable housing A NEW BEGINNING —  Elected officials, along with Thomas Boyd Sr., fourth from left, celebrate the groundbreaking of a new location...

We’re Hiring! Neighborhood Allies Seeks a Social Impact Designer

by Chelsea Contino | Jan 18, 2022 | Announcements, Revitalize Neighborhoods

Position: Social Impact DesignerStatus: Full-timeReports to: Senior Program Manager for Social Impact Design OVERVIEW: Neighborhood Allies is seeking a Social Impact Designer to join a collaborative team working on community-driven programs and projects in the...

Media Coverage | Ground broken on Big Tom’s Barbershop, affordable housing project in Hill District

by talia piazza | Dec 3, 2021 | Community News, Hill District, Media Coverage, Revitalize Neighborhoods

By: Jordyn Hronec | Pittsburgh Business Times | December 1, 2021 | Read the full article On Tuesday, city officials, the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, Neighborhood Allies and Thomas Boyd Sr. of TomTom24 Development LLC met to break ground on a new...

Our Work on The Ground | Neighborhood Allies Builds Relationships Through Real Estate

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...

Media Coverage | Officials break ground on project they hope will help revitalize Hill District

by talia piazza | Dec 1, 2021 | Community News, Hill District, Media Coverage, Revitalize Neighborhoods

By: PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE | November 30, 2021 | Read the full article City and community leaders broke ground Tuesday on a development they hope will help spark a revitalization in the Hill District. Mayor Bill Peduto and others joined Thomas Boyd Sr. at 2178 Centre...