We’re excited to share that Courtney Abegunde has been appointed Managing Director of Steel Smiling, effective February 2026. This transition marks an important milestone as Steel Smiling enters its next chapter of growth and community impact.  Courtney’s leadership is grounded in a long-standing relationship with Steel Smiling. She first engaged as a volunteer and supporter in 2018 before joining the staff in 2022, later serving as Operations Director, where she led the orga

We are proud to share—and deeply grateful to celebrate—that Julius Boatwright has transitioned into the honorary role of Founder Emeritus of Steel Smiling, an Organization-in-Residence of Neighborhood Allies. This moment marks both a milestone and a continuation: honoring Julius’s visionary leadership in founding Steel Smiling and reinforcing the organization’s evolution under current leadership.  As Founder Emeritus, Julius will remain connected to Steel Smiling as a trusted

This past May, Jennifer Mathias ran the Pittsburgh Marathon and raised money for Steel Smiling in the process. Jennifer has followed...

We are thrilled to welcome Shawn Edward Thomas to the Steel Smiling team as our new Program Manager of Steel Healing! In this role, Shawn...