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In this blog post, we’ll learn a little more about our Executive Director Mark Masterson – including why he works at the Neighborhood Community Development Fund. I’ve been with the Neighborhood Community Development Fund (formerly the Northside Community Development...

At the Neighborhood Community Development Fund, we’re here to serve neighborhoods across Allegheny County. Whether you’re a small business getting started, an existing business looking to grow, or a new real estate project ready to begin construction, we have the...

Here at the Neighborhood Community Development Fund (NCDF), we’re committed to building stronger neighborhoods throughout Allegheny County. In fact, we were a driving force in forming the PA CDFI Network, which is a coalition of 17 PA-based community development...

Are you thinking of starting a new business, but it seems a little intimidating? You might have an idea in mind, but you’re not exactly sure where to begin. Don’t worry. At the Neighborhood Community Development Fund (The Fund), we can help connect you to the...

At the Neighborhood Community Development Fund, our services go far beyond the Northside (more on that here). In fact, we helped Dormont business, NailChíc, stay afloat and keep its doors open – despite challenges it faced during the pandemic. “Having my own business...

The year 2020 was filled with challenges and triumphs alike – for individuals and for small businesses. As business owners in the region strived to take back normalcy, one building block at a time, we were there for them. Helping to found the PA CDFI Network was one...

When you think of March 2020 – and how far we’ve come to get to where we are today – it seems as though we’re still navigating uncertain waters. But there has been some good to spring out of the uncertainty. One of these agents of good is the PA CDFI Network. As a...

We’ve always strongly advocated for small businesses. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we took that advocacy to the next level – helping lead the charge to create the COVID-19 Relief Pennsylvania Statewide Small Business Assistance Grant Program. Through this program,...

Recent tragic events are evidence of years of pent-up fear, frustration, and anger among Black Americans. These emotions are not only justified – they are stark evidence of the deep-rooted, systemic racial discrimination and injustice that afflicts the Black...