Why Real Estate Should Anchor Pittsburgh’s Next Growth Strategy

by talia piazza | Mar 16, 2026 | Front Page, Thought Leadership

This column by Neighborhood Allies President & CEO Presley Gillespie originally appeared in the Pittsburgh Business Times. Read the original article here. By: Presley L. Gillespie, Mar 13, 2026 Pittsburgh’s economic conversation often centers on talent,...

Neighborhood Allies President & CEO, Presley Gillespie, Joins National Leaders at Urban Institute Roundtable on Expanding Affordable Housing Development Capacity

by talia piazza | Mar 11, 2026 | Front Page, Thought Leadership, Uncategorized

On March 9, 2026, Neighborhood Allies President & CEO, Presley Gillespie, joined national policymakers, CDFI leaders, philanthropic partners, and developers at the Urban Institute in Washington, D.C., for a high‑level roundtable focused on strengthening the...

Media Coverage | Community Progress Welcomes Presley Gillespie’s Return to Board of Directors

by talia piazza | Feb 12, 2026 | Announcements, Front Page, Media Coverage, Thought Leadership

By: Center for Community Progress | Read the full release Returning board member brings deep leadership experience and strong ties to Pittsburgh as Community Progress prepares for Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference. FLINT, MICHIGAN – The Center for Community...

From Red Tape to Results: Rethinking Bonding in Community Development

by talia piazza | Feb 4, 2026 | Build Capacity, Front Page, Revitalize Neighborhoods, Thought Leadership

    Across the country, communities are struggling to deliver affordable housing and neighborhood-scale development at the pace and scale residents need. Too often, the barrier isn’t a lack of vision or community commitment—it’s limited access to capital and policy...

Neighborhood Allies Announces the Appointment of Violet Graham to Chief Financial Officer

by talia piazza | Jan 29, 2026 | Front Page, Thought Leadership

Neighborhood Allies is pleased to share that Violet Graham has been appointed to Chief Financial Officer (CFO)! Violet joined Neighborhood Allies in 2021 as Controller during a period of rapid growth and organizational change.  In 2024, Violet was promoted to Vice...

Neighborhood Allies Announces Board Transitions: Welcoming New Member Malika Fields-Harris, Esq. and Celebrating the Service of Mamadou Balde

by talia piazza | Nov 21, 2025 | Front Page, Thought Leadership

Neighborhood Allies is pleased to announce an important transition within our Board of Directors as we continue strengthening our leadership for the years ahead.  We are honored to welcome Malika Fields-Harris, Esq. to the Neighborhood Allies Board of Directors. A...