In 2017, Lily Development became a member of the Building Industry Association of Philadelphia (BIA). Through this partnership, Lily has supported the local BIA-initiated Political Action Committee (PAC) which promotes local pro-development legislation. Lily serves on the Affordable Housing Committee and is working with the Philadelphia Land Bank to develop community projects that offer more affordable sustainable housing solutions.

In 2021, Lily became certified as a Woman-Owned business by the Woman’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Lily continues to partner with other minority- and woman-owned businesses, specifically within the construction field, to enhance diversity within the real estate development industry.

In 2020, Lily was chosen as a cohort member of the Goldman Sachs’ prestigious 10,000 Small Businesses Program in the Philadelphia Chapter. As an alumni member, and a representative of Lily, Ali participates in monthly networking events with other local cohort members to fortify their relationships with other local businesses.