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Why Do We L-O-V-E What We Do?
As we wrap up the month of February and head toward March, we wanted to squeeze in one last Valentine’s Day-related message. You know by now that we’re all about supporting underserved small businesses – from BIPOC-owned to woman-owned to low-income-owned businesses....
We Can Help You Think Big in 2024!
Whether you’re the owner of a new small business or you’re involved in a real estate project that’s ready to begin construction, we can provide the necessary resources and knowledge to help turn your dream into a reality.
Thank You for Playing a Role in Our Best Year Yet!
It’s hard to believe another year is just about in the books. On behalf of everyone here at Neighborhood Community Development Fund, we hope 2023 was a year of happiness and growth, both personally and professionally.
Recapping Our Memorable 2023 Annual Event
Earlier this month, we hosted our 2023 Annual Community and Business Luncheon at The Rivers Casino Grand Ballroom. This year’s event theme was “Expanding Economic Opportunity in Neighborhoods,” and we were honored to host many of our community partners, small business...
Two Decades of Sticking Up for the Small Ones
About 20 years ago, the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI) announced that, for the first time, $2.5 billion worth of new markets tax credit (NMTC) allocations would go to various community development entities (CDE) across the country. Then under...
New Season = New Business
As we speed through September and into the fall season, what better time to think about new beginnings? For some, it might be cleaning out your closet or recommitting to a fitness routine, but for us, it’s helping new businesses get started. We recently had the...
Recapping National Black Business Month!
August was National Black Business Month, and here at Neighborhood Community Development Fund, we recognized some of our favorite Black-owned small businesses all month long on our social feeds. From places like Wigenton Candle Co.- a custom-blended candle business in...
Leading the Way in Microloan Lending
The Western Pennsylvania Small Business Administration (SBA) recently released its microloan lending numbers through the first nine months of fiscal year 2023, and the data is extremely encouraging. Deputy District Director Angel Marschik said the SBA’s nonprofit...
Finding Solutions to the Affordable Housing Crisis
It’s no secret that Pittsburgh has an affordable housing problem. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh has estimated that our region currently faces a shortage of about 15,000 affordable homes. In addition, there’s estimated to be a shortage of 8,200 housing...
Happy National Small Business Month!
In case you haven’t heard, May is National Small Business Month! At Neighborhood Community Development Fund, we’re passionate about helping small businesses. Why? Because these businesses help our communities – whether it’s a restaurant providing homemade meals to...