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Level Up 412 offers free classes to help bridge the digital divide and get people career-ready

The jobs of the future are going to require computer skills -- lots of them. Level Up 412 is an attempt to bridge the digital divide for Pittsburgh communities.

30 Sep 2020

“Lives are on the line.” All-In anniversary event examines racial equity in Pittsburgh

The recent not guilty verdict for East Pittsburgh Police Officer Michael Rosfeld for the murder of Antwon Rose II loomed large over the event.

12 Apr 2019

Pittsburgh’s new Financial Empowerment Center offers free advice and education in underserved neighborhoods

The project will provide access to financial planners at eight participating locations around Allegheny County.

19 Mar 2019

equitable development report all in pittsburgh

Why Pittsburgh should go all-in on equitable development

A new report with buy-in from the community outlines a five-step agenda for equitable development in Pittsburgh.

20 Sep 2016

Neighborhood Allies awards $425,000+ in grants

Grants totaling more than $450k were awarded to all kinds of neighborhood projects, from BizFit to Café on the Corner.

15 Mar 2016

Neighborhood Allies awards $478,000 in grants to elevate distressed neighborhoods

Seven standout nonprofits earn grants to create big change in their underserved communities.

09 Dec 2014

Neighborhood Allies awarding $500k in grants to six neighborhoods

The Hill District, Homewood, Larimer, the Mt. Washington Hilltop communities, Millvale and Wilkinsburg will receive a combined $500,000 in grants by the end of 2014.

26 Aug 2014

Neighborhood Allies names its first executive director

Presley Gillespie, a nationally recognized veteran of the community development and banking industries, will take the reigns at Neighborhood Allies in May.

16 Apr 2014

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