Our Collective Impact
Together with our incredible community of neighbors, supporters and friends we’ve accomplished so much good in the city of Pittsburgh. This is just the beginning.
Building Bridges With Our Newest Neighbors
Since our founding in 2017, we've had the honor of serving over 5000 neighbors from 65 countries of origin, and none of it would be possible without you. Every dollar you donate, community dinner you attend, and every minute you spend getting to know your new neighbors and becoming an advocate is a step forward on the journey from arrival to belonging for refugees and their families.
"What makes me smile is seeing the incredible resilience of our families and the kindness of neighbors who step up every day to welcome them with open arms."
Sloane Davidson
Founder and CEO
Charting the Future of Welcoming
Since 2017, Hello Neighbor has transformed from a budding grassroots idea into a vital pillar of support for Pittsburgh’s newest neighbors. Today, with 14 unique programs and a dedicated team of over 40 full-time staff, our growth has been as rapid as it has been rewarding. To ensure we continue to lead with intentionality, we spent a year engaging in a rigorous period of reflection and design.
Through 20 structured working sessions and 50 one-on-one interviews, we crafted our roadmap for the next four years. This strategic plan is designed to fortify the foundation of our expanding organization while deepening our impact, ensuring that as we grow, our commitment to welcoming remains our guiding star.
Testimonials
“Having been a mentor, I realized that relationships can make or break one's place within a community. Feeling like you belong, like you have a friendship to lean on, is a remarkable protection against dreary winter days and uncertainty that many new neighbors experience. Offering my perspective, know-how, and simple tips to a new resident of my city is a responsibility that any good neighbor would extend, with the hope it would be shown to them if the roles were reversed.”
- Cohort 8 Mentor
“They taught us everything. I wish mentorship was longer. It was like a roadmap for us”
- Cohort 8 Mentee
“You helped me a lot. I will not forget your kindness.”
- Smart Start Mother
By The Numbers
Within our seven years of operation we have been able to make significant strides in creating a more welcoming Pittsburgh and building confidence in our newest neighbors as they rebuild their lives. Take a walk with us down memory lane and explore our impact through the years.
Our Financials
We believe that trust is built not only through the impact of our work but also through the integrity of how we manage our resources. That’s why we are committed to openly sharing our financial information with our community, funders, and partners.