Driving Change and Transforming Lives Together

2023 Impact Report

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In 2023, we launched two digital learning centers in collaboration with local and national partners to promote STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) learning, support workforce development, and provide access to digital skills-building for all. Photo by Kitoko Chargrois, Photo by Kitoko.

expanding opportunity

This report reflects our progress, aspirations, and values—as we lead reinvestment in Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods—equitably, effectively, and efficiently. All of this work is to ensure that we foster neighborhoods of opportunity and social mobility, in service of those most at risk of being systemically isolated and removed from economic opportunities.

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Letter from Leadership

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Our Impact

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Pursuing Our North Star Goal

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Financials

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Thank You

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-income Pittsburghers up the socio-economic ladder, over the next 10 years.

Here is a glimpse at the progress and impact Neighborhood Allies made in 2023:

Small Businesses Supported

Dollars of Debt Reduced for Pittsburgh Residents

Residents Served

Dollars Invested in Neighborhoods

Dollars Invested in Minority/Women-owned Businesses or Organizations

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Equity in Action

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Building Capacity

BUILDING CAPACITY & INTEGRATING EQUITY

Equity is the very foundation of everything we do. We center our work and investments to foster a more just, fair, and inclusive society in which all can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. Likewise, we aim to increase individual, organizational, and community capacity by building connections across our programs and with external partners. We tackle problems from all angles by bringing together financial, human, social, and intellectual assets in all of our work.

BUILDING CAPACITY & INTEGRATING EQUITY

Equity is the very foundation of everything we do. We center our work and investments to foster a more just, fair, and inclusive society in which all can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. Likewise, we aim to increase individual, organizational, and community capacity by building connections across our programs and with external partners. We aim to tackle problems from all angles by bringing together financial, human, social, and intellectual assets in all of our work.

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Organization-In-Residence

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Building Capacity

REVITALIZING NEIGHBORHOODS

group of people at a ribbon cutting ceremony for a small, Black owned business that we support called Heirs, LLC. They are a barbershop with community mental health supports.

Our approach to neighborhood revitalization work is centered around co-creating resident-focused solutions that impact affordable housing, small businesses, and placemaking efforts. We believe genuine revitalization only occurs when both a geographic place and its people see positive change. We provide resources including: funding, technical assistance, capacity building expertise, and connections to experienced professionals to ensure that community developers and business owners can forge long-term outcomes designed to benefit all residents and consider the full community.

FOSTERING ECONOMIC MOBILITY

Featuring our Youth Banking Initiative, bank representatives with high schoolers who have just opened bank accounts.

Our commitment to economic mobility and wealth-building programs is driven by an evolving landscape that demands a diverse skill set and financial knowledge. We play a pivotal role in providing the building blocks to mobility and wealth – skills and expertise leading to better employment; opportunities for asset development; access to higher education, investing, and retirement planning.

expanding resources

2023 was a year of implementation and impact. We strengthened our programs from the inside out and built upon long-term partnerships to make progress towards our north star goal of moving 100,000 low-income Pittsburghers up the socio-economic ladder.

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Digital Inclusion

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Allegheny County Financial Empowerment Center

expanding resources

2023 was a year of implementation and impact. We strengthened our programs from the inside out and built upon long-term partnerships to make progress towards our north star goal of moving 100,000 low-income Pittsburghers up the socio-economic ladder.

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Digital Inclusion

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Allegheny County Financial Empowerment Center

DIGITAL INCLUSION

Image of the Digitial Inclusion Learning Center at the YMCA. Includes white front desk with a mural on the wall behind it, a bright pink wall in the background, light brown flooring, computers lining the walls, and tables and chairs in the middle of the room.

In 2023, our Digital Inclusion programming connected nearly 4,500+ residents with digital tools, including free laptops and hotspots, internet access, digital literacy and upskilling courses, and more.

ALLEGHENY COUNTY FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER

In 2023, the FEC helped clients to build $592,693 dollars of savings and reduce debt by $2.5M dollars.

FInancials

Since 2014, our investments have leveraged over $79 million of additional investment towards building Healthy Neighborhoods. In 2023, we invested 81% of all our resources back into community serving programs and services.

thank you to our funders

We are extremely grateful to our dedicated community partners and funders. Together, we are propelling our neighborhoods and residents towards a better tomorrow. Thank you to the following organizations for providing the financial resources and partnerships that make our city healthier, safer, and stronger.