Grounded Strategies

Vacant Lot Beautification in Larimer
2019-05-18 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | PA
Support our CommunityCare stewards as they work to stabilize and beautify vacant lots throughout Larimer. We need extra hands to help us with some particularly overgrown vacant lots that are encroaching on the sidewalk. Help us uncover a safe walking path for pedestrians and pick up debris on site.
Please come equipped with sturdy footwear (no open toes), as well as clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty.
RSVP and learn more by contacting Anna at anna@groundedpgh.org or 412-361-2099 x 6#.
Location: 558 Larimer Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

2019 Southside Slope Public Meeting
2019-05-16 18:00 - 20:30 | ST PAUL OF THE CROSS RETREAT CENTER, 148 Monastery Ave, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15213, United States
Every year, the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association holds six public meetings open to the community (two of which are parties!).
All South Side Slopes residents are invited to attend.
Join us! Meet new people or reconnect with long-time neighbors. Learn what is happening and planned for the community. Come to share your ideas, love & concerns for the neighborhood.

2019 GIS Class Registration
2019-05-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-04-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Grounded Strategies’ Office, 6587 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh, 15206, United States
Classes from March 19 – May 21
Cost: $500

A ten-week course to learn the basics of GIS technologies (Geographic Information Systems), with a focus on the industry-standard ArcGIS platform by ESRI. Classes will be held every Tuesday from March 19th-May 21st from 6-8 PM.
We will utilize lecture, hands-on tutorials in the program, readings and application with a Community Project and Partner.
Topics covered will include:

Week 1 : Introduction – course overview, components and uses
Week 2 : GIS 101 – vocabulary and good habits
Week 3 : Map Design & Outputs
Week 4 : Data: Collecting, Importing, Cleaning, Using, Storing
Week 5 : Spatial Data Processing*
Week 6 : Spatial Analyst
Week 7 : GIS Extensions
Week 8 : Digitizing, Geocoding, & ArcGIS Online
Week 9 : Project Work Time/ Questions
Week 10: Project Presentations

Frequently Asked Questions:
What do I need?

We use the text “GIS Tutorial 1, 10.3 Edition” by Kurland and Gorr. There are electronic versions available, but this is a great reference book and it can be easier to have something to flip through when you need a reminder of what you’ve learned.
A free trial of the software is available online but limited to 90 days which should get you through the class if you are looking to evaluate the system. I believe a 180-day trial is available with the purchase of a new copy of the text. Alternatively, if you would like to purchase a personal copy of the software, ESRI offers a personal license for $100/year though the text will still be required.
An external hard drive or jump drive with at least 1GB of free space.
Plan to have your own Laptop and ArcGIS software for the course. The desktop version of this software (which is what this class will focus on) only works in the Windows Operating System. So, if you have a Mac, you can run a Windows virtual machine through your Mac or try and borrow a PC.

If I don’t own a laptop, can I borrow one?

There are 3 desktops on location (with ArcGIS installed) for students who cannot provide their own computer but this means you will only be able to work during the class hours.

What should I expect?

This professional development class is designed so that students can work at their own pace. We will work to get you familiar with concepts and tools during the class time and provide ample time to work on modules while we are available to help troubleshoot and answer questions. That said, the more time you are able to commit to finishing the in-class exercises and applying what you’ve learned in a practical project, the more you will retain.
Each year, we adjust the class based on the feedback of previous students to ensure you get a strong understanding of the system, its potential for use in your field of interest or work, and a starting point for data and analytics.
We work to solidify the individual lessons through project application – if you have a project in mind, we can work with you to make that happen, if you need a project, we will connect you with a community partner who may need some support – as mentioned, the more you use it, the easier it gets and the project is a great way to apply what you learn.
We get that this is something extra and we want to make sure it is worth your time! If you have additional questions or need more time, we can work with you so that you don’t get overwhelmed. We also want to make it fun, we provide snacks during each class and spend plenty of time commiserating over the challenges of clean data and imperfect technology!

Do you offer a flexible payment schedule?

If you are interested in a flexible payment schedule or need to pay in installments, just let us know and we can make arrangements. Email shequaya@groundedpgh.org.

What kind of projects can I do?

The only limitations for project applications are your commitment to time and access to the data. We can work to connect you to many data sources, but occasionally due to privacy concerns or disconnected systems, certain data may be hard to obtain – such as detailed crime or health information – but we will do our best to help you work on something that is relevant to you.

Is there a certificate for completing this course?

While this course is not accredited in any way, we will provide a certificate to acknowledge your completion of study. Successful completion includes the expectation of attendance in all classes (or making up the work if you miss it), successful completion of all assignments, and an applied project to be on the final day of class (along with pizza and beer to celebrate!).

2019 GIS Class
2019-05-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Grounded Strategies’ Office, 6587 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh, 15206, United States

DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend
2019-05-03 07:00 - 2019-05-05 17:00 | PA
DICK’S Sporting Goods
Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend
Get ready to MOVE, Runner of Steel!
MOVE yourself, MOVE goals and MOVE barriers!
Join us for a weekend of family fun and races! With so many distances to choose from – full marathon, half-marathon, five-person relay, 5K, kids one-mile and pet walk – you’re sure to find the race that’s right for every member of the family!

various registration fees apply check weblink for accurate details

Free NorthSide Land Lab
2019-05-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Colab 18, 100 South Commons suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212
Come to the Free Northside Land Lab
Hosted at the Colab 18 for a great time!
We will dine and have a discussion around advocacy, participatory budgets, and forming peoples assemblies.
If you have an idea or a suggestion for your local councilman and women in regards to the “Vacant Land Epidemic” Please RSVP to attend the sessions 412-361-2099.

PERRY HILLTOP CITIZENS COUNCIL: Launch Party
2019-04-28 01:00 - 03:00 | Fineview Park, Myler Street and Fineview Avene, Pittsburgh, PA, 15214
Community Plan Launch Event

Join us for FREE food, activities for children, opportunities to express yourself, raffles, and a photobooth at the Overlook. RSVP here!
Rain Location: 2246 Wilson Avenue 15214
Questions? Need a ride? Contact 412-238-7528 or

22nd Annual Art All Night
2019-04-27 12:00 - 2019-04-28 12:00 | 31ST STUDIOS, 77 31ST STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15201
The 22nd annual Art All Night!
Art All Night is a free, uncensored, non-juried art show!
Occurring in Pittsburgh, PA.
It goes literally all night!
Starting Saturday afternoon and going all night until Sunday afternoon, 22 hours of Art Art and more Art.

Celebrate Grounded's 12th Birthday at MadMex
2019-04-16 19:00 - 21:00 | MadMex Shadyside, 220 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, United States
🎉MAD MEX BUILD YOUR OWN FAJITA PARTY🎉
Enjoy great food, the opportunity to network and meet the team behind the magic of Grounded!
Your support helps to improve the social, economic, and environmental health of distressed and transitional communities by building capacity to reclaim vacant and underutilizedland.
Mad Mex chips, fresh salsa, and guacamole
Casa Salad and Wings!
Mad Mex Fajitas -Your favorites chicken or marinated portabella, ready to roll with grilled onions and peppers, Mexican rice, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, Monterey jack cheese, shredded lettuce, and warm flour tortillas.
Buffet includes soft drinks and a dessert table featuring Mexican chocolate brownies with toppings of hot fudge, honey, and powdered sugar.
Everyone will receive FREE exclusive Grounded swag for their patronage and be entered in a raffle to win a photo and Grounded shirt signed by the beloved Steeler, Brett Kiesel!
Tickets are $45 and include gratuity.

2019 GIS Class
2019-04-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-04-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-04-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-03-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Grounded Strategies’ Office, 6587 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh, 15206, United States
Classes from March 19 – May 21
Cost: $500

A ten-week course to learn the basics of GIS technologies (Geographic Information Systems), with a focus on the industry-standard ArcGIS platform by ESRI. Classes will be held every Tuesday from March 19th-May 21st from 6-8 PM.
We will utilize lecture, hands on tutorials in the program, readings and application with a Community Project and Partner.
Topics covered will include:

Week 1 : Introduction – course overview, components and uses
Week 2 : GIS 101 – vocabulary and good habits
Week 3 : Map Design & Outputs
Week 4 : Data: Collecting, Importing, Cleaning, Using, Storing
Week 5 : Spatial Data Processing*
Week 6 : Spatial Analyst
Week 7 : GIS Extensions
Week 8 : Digitizing, Geocoding, & ArcGIS Online
Week 9 : Project Work Time/ Questions
Week 10: Project Presentations

Frequently Asked Questions:
What do I need?

We use the text “GIS Tutorial 1, 10.3 Edition” by Kurland and Gorr. There are electronic versions available, but this is a great reference book and it can be easier to have something to flip through when you need a reminder of what you’ve learned.
A free trial of the software is available online, but limited to 90 days which should get you through the class if you are looking to evaluate the system. I believe a 180 day trial is available with the purchase of a new copy of the text. Alternatively, if you would like to purchase a personal copy of the software, ESRI offers a personal license for $100/year though the text will still be required.
An external hard drive or jump drive with at least 1GB of free space.
Plan to have your own Laptop and ArcGIS software for the course. The desktop version of this software (which is what this class will focus on) only works in the Windows Operating System. So, if you have a Mac, you can run a Windows virtual machine through your Mac or try and borrow a PC.

If I don’t own a laptop, can I borrow one?

There are 3 desktops on location (with ArcGIS installed) for students who cannot provide their own computer but this means you will only be able to work during the class hours.

What should I expect?

This professional development class is designed so that students can work at their own pace. We will work to get you familiar with concepts and tools during the class time, and provide ample time to work on modules while we are available to help troubleshoot and answer questions. That said, the more time you are able to commit to finishing the in class exercises and applying what you’ve learned in a practical project, the more you will retain.
Each year, we adjust the class based on feedback of previous students to ensure you get a strong understanding of the system, its potential for use in your field of interest or work, and a starting point for data and analytics.
We work to solidify the individual lessons through project application – if you have a project in mind, we can work with you to make that happen, if you need a project, we will connect you with a community partner who may need some support – as mentioned, the more you use it, the easier it gets and the project is a great way to apply what you learn.
We get that this is something extra and we want to make sure it is worth your time! If you have additional questions, or need more time, we can work with you so that you don’t get overwhelmed. We also want to make it fun, we provide snacks during each class and spend plenty of time commiserating over the challenges of clean data and imperfect technology!

Do you offer a flexible payment schedule?

If you are interested in a flexible payment schedule or need to pay in installments, just let us know and we can make arrangements. Email shequaya@groundedpgh.org.

What kind of projects can I do?

The only limitations for project applications are your commitment to time and access to the data. We can work to connect you to many data sources, but occasionally due to privacy concerns or disconnected systems, certain data may be hard to obtain – such as detailed crime or health information – but we will do our best to help you work on something that is relevant to you.

Is there a certificate for completing this course?

While this course is not accredited in any way, we will provide a certificate to acknowledge your completion of study. Successful completion includes the expectation of attendance in all classes (or making up the work if you miss it), successful completion of all assignments, and an applied project to be on the final day of class (along with pizza and beer to celebrate!).

Greenways Workshop + Networking Event
2019-04-06 14:00 - 18:00 | The Spartan Community Center of Hazelwood, 134 East Elizabeth Street, Pittsburgh, 15207, United States
Calling all Greenway Enthusiasts! Join us for an afternoon of resource-sharing, networking, and conversation about protecting and improving Pittsburgh’s greenways.
On Saturday, April 6th, we will be gathering greenway stewards from across the City. This will be an opportunity to learn from fellow stewardship groups, identify free community resources, share best practices, and connect with City officials.
Discussion topics to include:

Building Capacity: Where to Find Resources and Support for your Greenway
Demystifying the City’s Process for working in your greenway
Greenways for Pittsburgh 2.0 project update and Mock Implementation Plan
Tabling by local greenspace organizations

Please RSVP. Food and drink provided. Childcare available upon request.
Questions? Contact Anna at anna@groundedpgh.org or (412) 361-2099 x 6#.

This project is part of Grounded’s Resilience Generation (ReGen) Program. In 2018, Grounded started working with Pretty Up Beechview (PUB) to spruce up neglected land at the entrance of the Seldom Seen Greenway. Recognizing that there are numerous greenways through the city with dedicated stewardship groups like PUB, this workshop is meant to bring together that network to build capacity and share experience.

Nonprofit Board Diversity Intitaive Workshop II
2019-03-27 17:30 - 20:00 | Our Clubhouse, 2816 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222
Join us!
At this event, Urban Kind will host a dozen nonprofit organizations including their board presidents, and or other long-standing board members alongside the executive director to meet with small groups of members of the Black Environmental Collective who are interested in learning more about that organization.

Each organization will have 2, 45 minute sessions to engage potential board members.
If you are available and interested. Please click here to register to participate.

To ensure that everyone has adequate time to meet with organizations – space is limited.
Register as soon as you are sure that you can commit.

If your organization would like to participate as a board looking to meet potential candidates, and you have not already registered, click here to provide the necessary information.
Jamil Bey, PhD
President & CEO

Northside Land Lab
2019-03-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Colab 18, 100 South Commons suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212
Throughout the Land Lab series, we will focus on themes of vacant land designed to provide residents with resources, tools, and information to take meaningful action in addressing vacant land and blight in their neighborhood.

Another Night Out w/ The Black Environmental Collective
2019-03-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Sugar & Smoke, 4428 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15224
Another Night Out w/ The Black Environmental Collective
Have fun and networking with folks with interests in environmental, food, climate, and health issues.

This is an invitation for you to join us for a follow-up event to our now legendary Night Out event at Arnold’s Tea in November.

We’re doing it again. Only bigger and better.

We’re keeping the same band, Artistree, and moving it to a larger venue that will also accommodate other rooms for networking conversations. Click here to register for this event.

Equitable Cessation: Tobacco and Disparate Populations
2019-03-14 13:30 - 15:30 | Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213
Join us to learn about, and discuss, tobacco’s impact on disparate populations and the prevalence of co-existing addictions.

by Tobacco Free Allegheny

2019 GIS Class Registration Deadline
2019-03-08 | Grounded Strategies’ Office, 6587 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh, 15206, United States
Classes from March 19 – May 21
Cost: $500

A ten-week course to learn the basics of GIS technologies (Geographic Information Systems), with a focus on the industry-standard ArcGIS platform by ESRI. Classes will be held every Tuesday from March 19th-May 21st from 6-8 PM.
We will utilize lecture, hands on tutorials in the program, readings and application with a Community Project and Partner.
Topics covered will include:

Week 1 : Introduction – course overview, components and uses
Week 2 : GIS 101 – vocabulary and good habits
Week 3 : Map Design & Outputs
Week 4 : Data: Collecting, Importing, Cleaning, Using, Storing
Week 5 : Spatial Data Processing*
Week 6 : Spatial Analyst
Week 7 : GIS Extensions
Week 8 : Digitizing, Geocoding, & ArcGIS Online
Week 9 : Project Work Time/ Questions
Week 10: Project Presentations

Frequently Asked Questions:
What do I need?

We use the text “GIS Tutorial 1, 10.3 Edition” by Kurland and Gorr. There are electronic versions available, but this is a great reference book and it can be easier to have something to flip through when you need a reminder of what you’ve learned.
A free trial of the software is ONLY available with a brand new version of the book (since ESRI is moving to ArcGIS Pro), for 180 days will get you through the class if you are looking to evaluate the system and determine future use. Alternatively, if you would like to purchase a personal copy of the software, ESRI offers a personal and nonprofit license for $100/year though the text will still be required (when you buy the official license from ESRI, you have the ability to download either the 10.x version OR the PRO version). We will only talk about the 10.x version in this class.
An external hard drive or jump drive with at least 1GB of free space.
Plan to have your own Laptop and ArcGIS software for the course. The desktop version of this software (which is what this class will focus on) only works in the Windows Operating System. So, if you have a Mac, you can run a Windows virtual machine through your Mac or try and borrow a PC.
This is a hefty program, so your computer should have sufficient memory and power to run – a slow computer will frustrate you more than anything else.

If I don’t own a laptop, can I borrow one?

There are 3 desktops on location (with ArcGIS pre-installed) for students who cannot provide their own computer but this means you will only be able to work during the class hours or by special arrangement and will need to reach out to request this before signing up for the class.

What should I expect?

This professional development class is designed so that students can work at their own pace. We will work to get you familiar with concepts and tools during the class time, and provide ample time to work on modules while we are available to help troubleshoot and answer questions. That said, the more time you are able to commit to finishing the in class exercises and applying what you’ve learned in a practical project, the more you will retain.
Each year, we adjust the class based on feedback of previous students to ensure you get a strong understanding of the system, its potential for use in your field of interest or work, and a starting point for data and analytics.
We work to solidify the individual lessons through project application – if you have a project in mind, we can work with you to make that happen, if you need a project, we will connect you with a community partner who may need some support – as mentioned, the more you use it, the easier it gets and the project is a great way to apply what you learn.
We get that this is something extra and we want to make sure it is worth your time. If you have additional questions, or need more time, we can work with you so that you don’t get overwhelmed. We also want to make it fun, we provide snacks during each class and spend plenty of time commiserating over the challenges of clean data and imperfect technology.

Do you offer a flexible payment schedule?

If you are interested in a flexible payment schedule or need to pay in installments, just let us know and we can make arrangements. Email shequaya@groundedpgh.org.

What kind of projects can I do?

The only limitations for project applications are your commitment to time and access to the data. We can work to connect you to many data sources, but occasionally due to privacy concerns or disconnected systems, certain data may be hard to obtain – such as detailed crime or health information – but we will do our best to help you work on something that is relevant to you.

Is there a certificate for completing this course?

While this course is not accredited in any way, we will provide a certificate to acknowledge your completion of study. Successful completion includes the expectation of attendance in all classes (or making up the work if you miss it), successful completion of all assignments, and an applied project to be on the final day of class (along with pizza and beer to celebrate!).

HILLTOP LAND LAB
2019-03-07 18:00 - 19:00 | ST PAUL AME CHURCH, 400 ORCHARD PALCE, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15210
JOIN US FOR A FREE WORKSHOP

Phipps feature: Deepening Roots: Our Growing Connections to the Botanical World
2019-03-07 17:30 - 21:00 | Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Inc., One Schenley Drive , Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Deepening Roots: Our Growing Connections to the Botanical World
At Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens through March 17, an amazing new series of “plant profile” paintings by celebrated local artist Ashley Cecil will capture your imagination and challenge your perceptions of the relationships between people and plants.

Thursday, March 7, 2019
5:30 PM, Artist Talk at the Biophilia: Pittsburgh meeting
Café Phipps (at the main entrance)

7-9 PM, Closing Reception
Phipps’ Welcome Center Gallery (at the main entrance)

Attendance is free, although reservations are required — please register here.

Housing Opportunity Fund Community Meeting
2019-03-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Manchester Citizens Corporation, 1319 Allegheny Avenue 1st flr, Pittsburgh, PA, 15233
Please see the attached flyer. The Housing Opportunity Fund (HOF) is holding community meetings to get feedback regarding the HOFâ€™s 2018 Allocation Plan and input for the 2019 Allocation Plan. The meetings are open to all city of Pittsburgh residents.

Housing Opportunity Fund Community Meeting
2019-02-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Beechview Active Healthy Living Center, 1555 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216

Emotional Wellness with Healthy Start
2019-02-28 16:30 - 17:30 | Human Service Center Corporation, 519 Penn Avenue 2nd flr, Turtle Creek, PA, 15145
This class engages and teaches how to deal with emotions properly. Assists with identifying emotional triggers and developing coping skills.
FREE childcare is available

Bridge to 2030: Green Project Financing
2019-02-27 15:00 - 18:00 | Nova place conference, Nova Place Conference Center, 100 South Commons, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212
The Bridge to 2030 educational series invites Pittsburgh to delve into topics integral to 2030 District progress, including energy, water, transportation, indoor air quality, and financing.
REGISTER NOW
Please join us for our next event in the Bridge to 2030 Series, which will focus on green project financing! Please check back for additional details, and we hope to see you there!
Agenda:
3:00 – 5:00 – Presentations, Panel Discussion, and Q&A
5:00 – 6:00 – Networking Reception with Appetizers!
Presenters:
Robin Cunningham, WGL Energy – Green Energy Purchasing
Come join us and hear Robin tell us how to get electricity that’s generated from renewable sources! Robin will dive into how electricity consumers can get nationally generated wind power as well as carbon offsets.
Matt Mahoney, Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance (KEEA) – C-PACE
Matt will take a deep dive into C-PACE, a new and exciting financing opportunity for clean energy production in PA! His presentation will touch on how other states have used C-PACE to help facilitate energy efficiency projects and clean energy production and how it might look in PA.
Geoff Bristow, PA DEP – Driving PA Forward Grant
Thinking about installing electric vehicle chargers in your community, parking lot, or near your building? Interested in updating your old diesel school buses or getting a fleet of electric vehicles or trucks? Geoff will tell us all of the financing opportunities for these projects and more by walking us through the Driving PA Forward grant.

Pet Protocol Make and Take with Essential Oils
2019-02-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Oil inspired Life, 3047 Industrial Blvd, Bethel Park, PA, 15102
Join Leslie Runco!
Come and Learn more about essential oils while you make your own blends. This class is primarily for our puppies! Our furry friends are certainly part of our family so let’s support them naturally!
The roller bottle blends are $5 each

Oils Inspire Life
3047 Industrial Blvd
Bethel Park, PA 15102

The Housing Opportunity Fund Community Meeting
2019-02-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Grace Memorial Presbyterian Curch, 1000 Bryn Mawr Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
Please see the attached flyer. The Housing Opportunity Fund (HOF) is holding community meetings to get feedback regarding the HOF’s 2018 Allocation Plan and input for the 2019 Allocation Plan. The meetings are open to all city of Pittsburgh residents.
