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...
by Mark Masterson | May 15, 2023 | Blog
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...
by Mark Masterson | Apr 26, 2023 | Blog
You’ve probably seen us on major social media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, but did you know we’re also on Nextdoor? If you’re not familiar with Nextdoor, it’s a social media outlet that allows people and communities to come together and exchange...