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May 7, 2026

Eligible Children With Scholarship from Keystone Scholars Can Receive $25 Bonus

Allegheny County residents who have claimed a scholarship from Keystone Scholars for eligible children can receive an additional $25 bonus.

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The $25 Power Their Future bonus, which is provided by Neighborhood Allies, is available for county residents who have a scholarship from Keystone Scholars for children born between 2019 and 2025. 

To receive the bonus, caregivers must claim a Keystone Scholars account and enroll in Fund My Future PGH. Once enrolled, they can access their Keystone Scholars account and confirm their Fund My Future PGH raffle ticket number.

The bonus will go to anyone who is enrolled in Fund My Future PGH and claims the scholarship between May and July.

Keystone Scholars provides a $100 scholarship to all children born to Pennsylvania residents between 2019 and after. The scholarship can be used for a child’s post-high school training and education expenses. Those with eligible children can claim an account online.

Those with Keystone Scholars scholarships can claim the $25 bonus online.

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June 30, 2025

Neighborhood Allies, PA ABLE to Offer Summer Classes

Neighborhood Allies will offer digital skills classes for adults in July and August, while PA ABLE will offer webinars on its services through a partnership with the Pennsylvania Treasury.

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Neighborhood Allies’ summer schedule includes classes on using email, Google Docs, and other digital functions. 

The class schedule includes:

  • Using Email: Wilkinsburg Library, Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Aug. 1 (no classes on July 4)
  • Tech 101 for Seniors: Kingsley Association, Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. through July 22
  • Internet Basics: C.C. Mellor Library (Edgewood), Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. through July 23
  • Intro to Google Docs: Carnegie of Homestead Library, Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. through Aug. 21

Space is limited, so those interested should enroll today. For more information, email digitialinclusion@neighborhoodallies.org or call 412-525-7405.

PA ABLE’s first class is Learn About PA ABLE and ABLE Age Expansion, which discusses how the PA ABLE Savings Program gives individuals with qualified disabilities a tax-free way to save for a wide range of disability-related expenses while maintaining important benefits. Topics will include eligibility requirements for opening a PA ABLE account, federal and state tax benefits, ABLE Age Expansion, and how PA ABLE interacts with important benefits. The class begins at 1 p.m. on July 14. Register now.

On Aug. 14 at 6 p.m., PA ABLE will offer the same class as an evening webinar. It will cover the same topics. Register now.

For more information on PA ABLE’s classes, email info@paable.gov

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September 18, 2024

Neighborhood Allies to Host Real Estate Co-Powerment Series

Neighborhood Allies’ Real Estate Co-Powerment Series is returning for its fall cohort, which includes class on Tuesdays and Thursdays from October through mid-November.

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The series is an education platform designed for community members, nonprofits, and small businesses. It demystifies the real estate development process, so that attendees can better participate in and benefit from their own neighborhood revitalization.

Fall cohort classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from Oct. 1 through Nov. 14. There are more than 14 information-packed sessions.

Classes will cover such topics as:

  • Introduction to Real Estate Basics
  • Community Engagement/Architecture and Design
  • ProForma
  • Intro to Construction

Registration for classes is now open. Email tariq@neighborhoodallies.org with any questions.