Neighborhood Community Development Fund

06/19/2026

Today we honor Juneteenth, a powerful reminder of resilience, liberation, and the ongoing pursuit of true economic freedom. As a Community Development Financial Institution, we remain committed to advancing financial opportunity and investing in historically underserved communities, including BIPOC individuals and neighborhoods. Progress requires access, equity, and sustained support—and we are proud to be part of that work every day.

06/16/2026

📅 DATE CORRECTED!!

Neighborhood Community Development Fund is excited to kick off a new three-part business education series in partnership with Chase Bank, held on the last Wednesday of each month. The first session is next week, and it's one you won't want to miss.

Series #1: The Power of Capital

⏰ June 24th, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
📍 Riverside Center for Innovation: 700 River Ave, Pittsburgh PA, 15212
🔗 Registration Link in Caption

Understand why cash flow—not profit—is often the biggest challenge for small businesses.

Learn how lenders evaluate businesses and assess your borrowing readiness.

Gain confidence reading key financial documents and metrics, including tax returns, profit and loss statements, gross margin, and EBITDA.

Build a stronger financial foundation, whether you're seeking funding now or planning for the future.

👉 Save the dates for Series #2 & #3: July 29 and August 26. Additional session topics will be announced soon.

06/15/2026

Mark your calendars and invite a friend!🙌

Morning Mindset is just a couple days away!!

Join Denise Graham- Shealey from Neighborhood Community Development Fund and Saloam Bey from My Business Space and Credit Power LLC for the Morning Mindset networking group.

Morning Mindset is a networking and growth space for small business owners to start the day with intention, connection, and real conversation. We’re all about building community, sharing ideas, and growing together.

⏰ June 17th, 7:15 am
📅 Meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month
📍 In-person event: 7424 Washington Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218

Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/morning-mindset-tickets-1989178831432?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawSZS5BleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE1ZjdEQXI0aEdLMmE4TFVyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoe5Oz6NdXUOWK5JKbL0zuwcU-UXu1CA79tZ3vbdkNiz28FQgdTQXp0r6bqP_aem_xb1XAmRxNZURzjZJBP2Rcw

06/12/2026

Neighborhood Community Development Fund is excited to kick off a new three-part business education series in partnership with Chase Bank, held on the third Wednesday of each month. The first session is less than a week away, and it's one you won't want to miss.

Series #1: The Power of Capital

⏰ June 17th, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
📍 Riverside Center for Innovation: 700 River Ave, Pittsburgh PA, 15212
🔗 Registration Link in Caption

Understand why cash flow—not profit—is often the biggest challenge for small businesses.

Learn how lenders evaluate businesses and assess your borrowing readiness.

Gain confidence reading key financial documents and metrics, including tax returns, profit and loss statements, gross margin, and EBITDA.

Build a stronger financial foundation, whether you're seeking funding now or planning for the future.

👉 Save the dates for Series #2 & #3: July 15 and August 19. Additional session topics will be announced soon.

06/12/2026

Mark your calendars and invite a friend!🙌

Morning Mindset is less than a week away!!

Join Denise Graham- Shealey from Neighborhood Community Development Fund and Saloam Bey from My Business Space and Credit Power LLC for the Morning Mindset networking group.

Morning Mindset is a networking and growth space for small business owners to start the day with intention, connection, and real conversation. We’re all about building community, sharing ideas, and growing together.

⏰ June 17th, 7:15 am
📅 Meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month
📍 In-person event: 7424 Washington Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218

Sign up link in caption!

06/08/2026

Last week on June 3, our Executive Director Mark Masterson joined fellow CDFI leaders at the PA CDFI Network Advocacy Day at the Pennsylvania State Capitol.

We came together to elevate the voices of the communities and small businesses we serve across Pennsylvania and to advocate for continued investment in CDFIs.

This includes $10 million for business services to ensure every county can be reached, and $100 million for a small business loan fund to expand access to capital for entrepreneurs across the Commonwealth.

We are honored to be part of this collective effort. We know these investments are making a real difference in individuals, neighborhoods, and communities across Pennsylvania.

In 2025, PA CDFI Network members deployed 817 loans totaling $159 million, helping create and retain more than 5,000 jobs while leveraging every public dollar with $1.16 in private capital.

Grateful to the PA CDFI Network, our fellow CDFIs, small business owners, community partners, and the 30+ legislators who took the time to listen and engage in meaningful conversations about Pennsylvania’s economic future.

05/26/2026

⚠️ We’re aware of phishing texts circulating that claim to be from us.

Please stay cautious and avoid engaging with any suspicious messages. If you’re unsure, verify with us directly through official channels.

Stay alert.

05/26/2026

We’re proud to support another small business expansion through community-focused financing ✨

When local entrepreneurs gain access to capital, it creates more than business growth — it creates jobs, strengthens neighborhoods, increases local investment, and helps communities build long-term stability.

Every small business we support represents someone investing back into the places they live, work, and serve.

This is what community impact looks like.

05/21/2026

Celebrating a new milestone with Affirmations Beauty Bar ✨

Affirmations Beauty Bar is a mobile beauty service offering “Luxury Beauty. Delivered to You” with lash, brow, and waxing services designed to meet clients where they are.

We were honored to provide financing to help make this expansion possible and support a local entrepreneur’s vision for the future.

Special shoutout to Denise Graham- Shealey for helping make this financing possible and supporting another local entrepreneur on their growth journey!

05/21/2026

Free learning opportunity for small business owners 📊✨

The University of Pittsburgh School of Business and the Center for Governance and Markets are hosting a free educational conference focused on helping business owners plan for succession and protect the legacy they’ve built.

A hands-on workshop where you can explore tools, strategies, and real options for the future of your business 🏢📈

Open to small business owners, families, nonprofits, and community partners 🤝

Free to attend (registration required) — click the link below to learn more 🔗

June 9, 2026
8 AM – 3 PM
University Club
123 University Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Small businesses play a vital role in the resilience and durability of the Pittsburgh regional economy. Yet many business owners find running a business so time-consuming; they haven’t planned for their long-term future. This conference will educate owners on the available options.