Media Coverage | ‘We want to support the community’: Big Tom’s gets $500K to expand barbershop at important Hill District site

by Chelsea Contino | Apr 13, 2021 | Hill District, Media Coverage, Revitalize Neighborhoods

By Ashley Murray | Pittsburgh Post Gazette | April 12, 2021 | Read the full story An iconic Hill District barber shop location will soon be buzzing again on the community’s main street, signifying growth where boarded up buildings have become the norm, community...

PHFA Awards $500,000 to Big Tom’s Barbershop, a Major Win for Community-Driven Revitalization and Equitable Development in the Hill District

by Chelsea Contino | Apr 8, 2021 | Hill District, Revitalize Neighborhoods

Congratulations to Tom on receiving this funding for his project! Thomas Boyd, Sr., a long-time Hill District resident, has rented the location for his barbershop – Big Tom’s – at 2042 Centre Avenue for 14 years. During that time, Mr. Boyd has dedicated himself to...

Media Coverage | Dollar Bank invests $200,000 in Neighborhood Allies for real estate accelerator

by Chelsea Contino | Mar 30, 2021 | Media Coverage, Revitalize Neighborhoods

Pittsburgh Business Times | March 29, 2021 | Tim Schooley | Read the full story Downtown-based community development nonprofit Neighborhood Allies is working to build upon a venture to help jumpstart development in Pittsburgh’s minority neighborhoods and one of...

Dollar Bank Awards $200,000 to Neighborhood Allies in Support of the Centralized Real Estate Accelerator

by Chelsea Contino | Mar 30, 2021 | Funder Spotlight, Revitalize Neighborhoods

The Centralized Real Estate Accelerator is an innovative solution for creating positive change in underserved low-income neighborhoods and attractive returns for investors through the revitalization of commercial corridors and real estate development The Centralized...

Media Coverage | URA Board Approves Sale of Centre Avenue Site For Relocation and Expansion of Big Tom’s Barbershop

by Chelsea Contino | Mar 12, 2021 | Media Coverage, Revitalize Neighborhoods

By City of Pittsburgh, Office of the Mayor | March 12, 2021 | Read the full press release PITTSBURGH, PA (March 12, 2021) The URA Board of Directors has accepted the redevelopment proposal and approved the sale of 2178 Centre Avenue and three adjacent lots in the Hill...

Media Coverage | Homewood Is Home

by Chelsea Contino | Mar 11, 2021 | Homewood, Media Coverage, Revitalize Neighborhoods

There is no limit to the joy one can feel with the support of their community. Visit Pittsburgh | Read the full story For years, the Homewood community has sat somewhat idling in Pittsburgh’s eastside, slowly rebuilding its neighborhood, its keen sense of pride and...