by Chelsea Contino | Sep 12, 2025 | Build Capacity, Foster Economic Opportunity, Front Page, Thought Leadership
Written by: Ibrahim Emara As I conclude my 2 years of ACC AmeriCorps service with Neighborhood Allies, now is the time for reflection on what our Digital Inclusion and Innovation team built with partners across Pittsburgh, what we learned about closing the digital...
by Chelsea Contino | Sep 3, 2025 | Advance Equity, Announcements, Archive, Build Capacity, Front Page, Revitalize Neighborhoods, Stories, Thought Leadership
Written by: Demi Kolke, Director of Community Investments During any given month, there is something of note – a quirky holiday or strange pastime – to celebrate. However, now more than ever, we are collectively looking for ideas, people, and...
by Chelsea Contino | Jun 4, 2025 | Advance Equity, Build Capacity, Front Page, Thought Leadership
Written by Robin M. Sheffey Although Mental Health Awareness Month has drawn to a close, we always recognize the importance of mental health and would like to highlight the amazing work of our partner, Awaken Pittsburgh, and celebrate their commitment to providing...
by talia piazza | Apr 11, 2025 | Front Page, Thought Leadership
On April 9, 2025, Presley Gillespie, President and CEO of Neighborhood Allies, delivered a guest lecture at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design as part of the seminar The Gentrification Debates: Perceptions and Realities of Neighborhood Change. The course...
by talia piazza | Feb 6, 2025 | Front Page, Media Coverage, Thought Leadership
The path to equitable real estate development requires more than just funding—it requires intentional, long-term investment in people, places, and policies that support community-based developers. At Neighborhood Allies, we’re proud that our Centralized Real Estate...
by talia piazza | Jan 14, 2025 | Advance Equity, Build Capacity, Front Page, Path to Equity, Thought Leadership
Authored by: DeOndra Parker DeOndra is the Senior Program Manager of Fund Development & Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Neighborhood Allies. Get to know her a little better in this Get To Know Your Allies segment. RISE HIGH: Resilient and Inclusive Solutions...
