Since 2007, the Hilltop Alliance has worked collaboratively to preserve and create community assets across South Pittsburgh’s Hilltop. The Alliance serves: Allentown, Arlington, Arlington Heights, Beltzhoover, Carrick, Knoxville, Mt. Oliver Borough, Mt. Oliver City, Mt. Washington, South Side Slopes and St. Clair. The Alliance currently operates the following major programs and projects: neighborhood business district reinvestment & small business technical assistance programs, vacant property recycling & redevelopment, affordable housing development, home repair programs, property maintenance intervention and support services programs, and a monthly Fresh Fridays food distribution program. With an annual budget of approximately $1.5M and 8 full-time staff members, the organization has a high-performance culture while maintaining a flexible work environment.