Creating
Healthy Neighborhoods
of Choice & Opportunity
The entire Pittsburgh region benefits when more neighborhoods are resilient, thriving and equitable.
Read Our
Stories of Impact
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Creating
Healthy Neighborhoods
of Choice & Opportunity
The entire Pittsburgh region benefits when more neighborhoods are resilient, thriving and equitable.
Read Our
Stories of Impact
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Our North Star Goal
Our North Star Goal
Our North Star Goal is to expand our resources to Accelerate, Scale, and Sustain the work of our community partners to create healthy neighborhoods of opportunity and move 100,000 low-to-moderate income Pittsburghers up the socio-economic ladder.
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Programs & Initiatives
Programs & Initiatives
Stories of Impact
Our holistic approach to achieving genuine impact addresses interconnected areas such as neighborhood development, economic mobility, mental health, and impact-driven partnerships. By aligning people, place, and investment, we work to move low-to-moderate income Pittsburghers up the socio-economic ladder.
$70,000 in Flexible Microgrants Awarded to Small Businesses through HomeBase Program
Earlier this year, we launched the HomeBase Program, which empowers small businesses to grow by providing microgrants up to $5,000 for eligible activities that increase revenue and leverage additional funding opportunities. While we had a feeling...
Presenting our 2024 Impact Report: A Decade of Difference
Our 10-Year Anniversary was a powerful moment to reflect, connect, and reimagine what’s possible. Today, we’re thrilled to share our 2024 Impact Report, a snapshot of the work we accomplished together last year — and the foundation we’re building...
Deepening Our Investment Through Neighborhood Capital
At Neighborhood Allies, we believe equitable development happens when residents—especially those historically excluded from decision-making—have access to the tools, resources, and capital they need to shape the future of their own neighborhoods....
We’re Hiring! | Program Coordinator at Steel Smiling
Steel Smiling, an Organization-in-Residence of Neighborhood Allies Position: Program Coordinator Status: Full-Time; exempt Reports to: Director of Operations Work Location: Hybrid (in-office 1 day a week); Remote 4 days or as schedule permits;...
$15,000 RISE HIGH Grant Supports Awaken Pittsburgh’s Work to Provide Educators and Helping Professionals with Mindfulness Techniques to Reduce Stress
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...
Javier Janik Presents at Bank On National Conference | Neighborhood Allies Launches Newest Bank On Integration Benefiting Incarcerated and Re-entering Individuals
In May, Neighborhood Allies launched its third Bank On integration with financial education workshops starting up at Allegheny County Jail. Bank On works to connect people to safe and affordable bank accounts through strategic partnerships that...















