by Mark Masterson | Dec 20, 2023 | Blog
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. Thank you for your partnership and continued...
by Mark Masterson | Nov 28, 2023 | Blog
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...
by Mark Masterson | Oct 23, 2023 | Blog
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...
by Mark Masterson | Sep 19, 2023 | Blog
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...
by Mark Masterson | Aug 28, 2023 | Blog
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...
by Mark Masterson | Jun 27, 2023 | Blog
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...