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
We have been able to accomplish great things since our founding in 2017, and none of it would be possible without you. Every dollar you donate, cookie you purchase, 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 surviving to thriving 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
A Bright Future Ahead
We have big dreams for making Pittsburgh a place everyone can feel at home. In order to see those dreams come to life, we’ve laid out a plan to help improve the lives of more refugee families and build on the mission of Hello Neighbor over the next three years.
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.