Grounded Strategies

Make this West End Lot SHINE
2019-06-22 10:30 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | PA
Volunteer work day on the Together We Shine lot in central Sheraden. Tasks include landscaping, picket fence painting and construction, pebble mosaic craft for kids. Something for everyone. Wear sturdy shoes and clothing ready for painting. The lot will be a Green Playce that encourages kids to move and play.
RSVP and learn more by contacting Rebecca at rebecca@groundedpgh.org or 412-361-2099 x 2#.
Location: 1111 Fairdale St, Pittsburgh, PA 15204

5th Annual Allegheny SolarFest
2019-06-23 11:00 - 16:00 | Frick Environmental Center, 2005 Beechwood Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
This year’s SolarFest will be on Sunday, June 23rd at the Frick Environmental Center located at 2005 Beechwood Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
There will be an electric vehicle car show, food trucks, music and information on solar, energy efficiency, efficient solar home design, community solar projects and ways to strengthen Pennsylvania’s renewable energy laws.
The food trucks featured at this event include Pittsburgh Halal, Millie’s Ice Cream, and Pittsburgh Taco.

Air Quality Community Listening Session
2019-06-26 08:00 - 18:00 | Repair The World: Pittsburgh, 6022 Broad Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Air Quality Community Listening Session that Council Person, Erika Strassburger is hosting on Wednesday, June 26th at 6:00 p.m. at Repair the World Pittsburgh (6022 Broad Street in East Liberty). The format will allow individuals and organizations to share their personal experiences and input on air quality in the Pittsburgh region. There will be a space where organizations can display educational materials, as well.

LISC Safety & Justice – Collaborative Approaches for Safe Places
2019-06-27 12:00 - 13:00 | webinar
LISC Safety & Justice will present on their model of collaborative problems solving to address neighborhood crime and safety challenges, including discussion of why we should concentrate on place, the problem-solving process, the roles of community partners, and what success can look like. This method incorporates proven crime reduction strategies with relationship- and capacity-building approaches to support sustainable neighborhood improvement. The webinar will include an overview of the Alameda CountyEden Night Live project, a LISC partnership with ArtPlace America to address community and public safety issues using creative placemaking. Bess Earl, a former LISC partner, with United Methodist Children’s Services, and current Milwaukee LISC employee, will discuss a comprehensive safety partnership in the Washington Park community and how concentrating on housing and community spaces helped a community rally for growth and safety.
Presenter: Matt Perkins – Sr. Program Officer, LISC Safety and Justice; Bess Earl – Program Officer, Milwaukee LISC
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If you have any questions or topic suggestions for Cornerstone webinars, please contact Justin Godard at jgodard@communityprogress.net.
Support from Bank of America makes the Cornerstone webinar series possible.

Our Water, Our Rivers Campaign & Get the Lead Out Coalition: Community Meeting
2019-06-27 19:00 - 20:30 | St. James Church, 718 Franklin Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15221, United States
Come Join the conversation about lead safety and customer experiences with Wilkinsburg Penn Joint.
Dinner will be provided and free water filters for the first 50 attendees.

Homewood Vacant Lot Cleanup with Sierra Club & Grounded
2019-06-29 09:30 - 13:00 | Frankstown Ave & Homewood Ave
We’re partnering with the Sierra Club to tangibly clean up the neighborhood, see what we can accomplish together, and hang out in the park with provided lunch! Join the CommunityCare stewards and neighbors at the corner of Frankstown Ave and Homewood for a few hours of community beautification.
When: Saturday, June 29 from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm
Where: Frankstown at Homewood Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15221

Ioby: Crowdfunding Basics
2019-07-15 18:00 | Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – East Liberty 130 South Whitfield Street Pittsburgh, PA 15206, 130 South Whitfield Street, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15206, United States
Have an idea to make a difference in your community? Not sure where to get started? Come to a free crowdfunding workshop, and get walked through the process of getting the resources you need through crowdfunding to bring your idea to life.

CommunityCare Block Party
2019-07-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Corner of Monticello St & N Lang Ave, Monticello St and N Lang Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15208, United States
Come celebrate the hard work Homewood community stewards have been putting into taking care of our neighborhood! There will be plenty of food, music, and fun!

Rain Garden Construction in Hazelwood
2019-07-24 09:15 - 12:00 | Hazelwood YMCA, 4713 Chatsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States
Join us for a workday in Hazelwood! As a part of the Grounded Strategies Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Project, we will be getting our hands dirty with the construction of a rain garden to mitigate stormwater runoff in Hazelwood. Come ready to work in warm weather. To sign up, please contact, Odera at: odera@groundedpgh.org. For more information about the Hazelwood GSI project, visit the Grounded: GSI Hazelwood page on the Grounded Strategies website.

Biophilic Pittsburgh: Advancing the Green Roof Market
2019-07-29 09:00 - 17:00 | Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Inc., One Schenley Drive , Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
This one-day event will feature industry experts and local leaders presenting on green roofs and walls, local standout projects, the importance of strong green roof and wall policy, and advanced topics in green roofs and walls such as solar integration, agricultural applications, and biophilic design principles. The Symposium will also feature a trade show for local green roof and wall companies, interactive panel discussions and workshops to help develop policy locally.
Attendees will receive, lunch and coffee, a complimentary copy of Living Architecture Monitor, the green roof and wall magazine.

Stormwater Runoff Round Table
2019-08-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States
Come learn about the issues surrounding stormwater runoff, sanitary sewage overflow, and the impact they have on your community. The purpose of this event is to get families motivated about taking care of their communities through education about stormwater runoff and how community members can get involved.

Hosanna House Health and Wellness Block Party
2019-08-08 11:00 - 18:00 | Hosanna House, 807 Wallace Ave, Wilkinsburg, PA, 15221, United States
The Hosanna House is hosting a Health and Wellness Block Party to provide fun activities and health resources to the community. activities include: bounce house, face painting, caricatures, carnival games, cotton candy, popcorn, soul line dancing, Zumba, vendors and more! Grounded will have a table there from 1pm-4pm.

Arts and Crafts: Stormwater Edition
2019-08-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States
Bring the kids to learn about stormwater runoff and sanitary sewage overflow through the medium of art! This event will help kids to understand the severity of stormwater runoff through crafts.

Hazelwood Green Playce: Volunteer Day with Mission Continues
2019-08-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Morningstar baptist Church, Clairton, PA 15025, 307 Shaw Ave, Clairton, PA, 15025
Join us for our volunteer day with The Mission Continues, Morning Star Baptist Church, and
the greater Hazelwood community as we further revitalize the church and make
upgrades to a once vacant lot. We will be painting, building picnic
tables, laying gravel and mulch, and more. All ages and abilities are welcome!
Breakfast, coffee, lunch, water, t-shirts, and all tools provided.
Please register online so we can provide enough food and tools!

Hazelwood Bioswale Construction Volunteer Day
2019-08-23 11:00 - 13:30 | 323 flowers ave, 323 Flowers Ave, pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States
Come out to Hazelwood and help us with the construction of a bioswale! Tasks include excavation, earth-moving, and sod removal

UPMC Health Plan PedalPGH 2019
2019-08-25 07:00 - 15:00 | PA
BikePGH welcomes cyclists of all ages and fitness levels to participate in PedalPGH, Pennsylvania’s largest bike ride.
The 26th Annual PedalPGH, coming in August 2019, showcases Pittsburgh’s safest, bicycle-friendly routes, and encourages bicyclists of all skill levels to participate. Proceeds fund BikePGH, a registered 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit, who works on behalf of the Pittsburgh community to make the city safe and accessible for everyone to bike and walk.
PREMIUM REGISTRATION

Premium Registration Includes

PedalPGH Ride Registration
Limited Edition PedalPGH Specialized RBX Sport Jersey
Limited edition T-shirt
PedalPGH water bottle
Personalized bib number
Lunch with sandwiches from Jimmy John’s, snacks, and drinks
Festive rest stops
Route signage marking every turn
Cue sheets and marshals to guide you on your way
Post-race refreshments
Finish Line Festival
BikePGH Annual Membership

More information about the Specialized RBX Sport Jersey

VaporRize™ fabric construction is soft, comfortable, and dutiful at managing sweat.
Three rear expansion pockets expand to house all of your small ride essentials.
Full-length front zipper lets you control ventilation when the heat is on.
Deflect® UV 30 protects your skin from harmful ultraviolet rays.
Standard Fit is generous, so it fits close to the body without being constricting.

Sizes:
A limited number of sample jerseys are available at BikePGH’s office. Email info@bikepgh.org to schedule a time to try on a jersey to help determine your size.

REGULAR AND KIDS REGISTRATIONS INCLUDE

PedalPGH Ride Registration
Limited edition T-shirt
PedalPGH water bottle
Personalized bib number
Lunch, snacks, and drinks
Festive rest stops
Route signage marking every turn
Cue sheets and marshals to guide you on your way
Post-race refreshments
Finish Line Festival

TAKE PART IN ONE OF FOUR RIDES:
10 Mile – Peoples Local Loop
25 Mile – City Tour
40 Mile – Grand Tour
62 Mile – Epic Challenge
All registration proceeds support BikePGH’s mission to create safer streets for biking and walking. To find out more visit BikePGH.org.
Riders under 18 must be joined by a parent or guardian at all times.
Please note that food from food trucks at the finish line festival is not included with registration.

Registration Rates Increase $5 each month

BikePGH Members check your email for 2019 PedalPGH registration discount codes.
New or renewing BikePGH Membership can be added to your registration for a discounted rate of $20 + the registration amount.
Premium Registration includes a limited 2010PedalPGH Jersey by Specialized Bicycle Components while supplies last and a new or renewed BikePGH Membership for $75 more than the registration rate.

All registrations to PedalPGH are nonrefundable. It is important to note that the event will NOT be canceled due to rain. The event will only be canceled if there is a severe weather emergency. However, the event may be delayed or temporarily suspended due to inclement weather. No refunds will be given for delays or for event cancellation.

Hazelwood Bioswale Construction Volunteer Day (part 2)
2019-08-28 09:00 - 12:00 | 323 flowers ave, 323 Flowers Ave, pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States
Come out to Hazelwood and help us continue the construction of a bioswale! Tasks include excavation, earth-moving, and sod removal.

Grow Pittsburgh: Garden Get Down
2019-08-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Grist House Craft Brewery, 10 E Sherman St, pittsburgh, PA, 15209, United States
Join Grow Pittsburgh for a Garden Get Down celebrating 10 years of our Community Garden Program! Since 2010, we’ve supported 100 gardens, engaging over 2,000 individuals as they’ve grown over 300,000 pounds of food. Your ticket to Garden Get Down will help continue this vital work for years to come.
Garden Get Down is a fundraiser with sliding scale tickets. Please give as generously as you can. All proceeds benefit Grow Pittsburgh’s work to teach people how to grow food and promote the benefits gardens bring to our neighborhoods.
This event is all ages but children must be accompanied by an adult. On street parking is available. Grist House is accessible by bus via the Port Authority 2-Mount Royal route and by bicycle via the Three Rivers Heritage Trail.

Help Build a Rain Garden!
2019-09-16 16:30 - 19:00 | 4713 Chatsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15207, USA, 4713 Chatsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States
Help Grounded Strategies build a rain garden. During this event, we will be focussing on de-sodding, earthmoving, and planting so come ready to get muddy with Grounded!

Allegheny Mountains Lot Refresh
2019-09-20 10:30 - 15:00 | PA
Join us for a workday in the Northside at Allegheny Mountains Lot at the intersection of California Avenue and Benton Avenue! This lot was damaged and needs repair so we are asking for volunteers to join us in restoring it to its former glory. As a part of the Grounded Strategies team, we will be getting our hands dirty with weeding, mulching, and general site refresh. Come ready to work in warm or cool weather. To sign up, please email info@groundedpgh.org. For more information about the site check it out here!

Green Playce Workday at Manchester Academic Charter School
2019-09-25 15:00 - 17:00 | PA
This is a private workday that will entail putting some finishing touches on a Green Playce built this summer!

Help Build A Kid's Play Space in Pitcairn!
2019-10-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Kenny Ave and Wood St, Kenny Ave and Wood St, Pitcairn, PA, United States
We will be in Pitcairn constructing a new green play space funded by Keurig Dr. Pepper and KaBOOM. Task include painting, planting, and installing landscape features. Sign up to volunteer for this community workday!
Grand opening celebration after!

Community Care Laimer Workday
2019-10-11 09:00 - 13:00 | PA
Help the Community Care stewards spruce up their sites before winter! We will be focusing on two lots in the community that could use some extra attention. Tasks include weeding, mulching, clearing debris, and trimming grass.

Work Day @ Morning Star Baptist Church-Hazelwood!
2019-10-19 09:00 - 15:00 | Morning Start Baptist Church-Hazelwood, 5524 Second Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States
Come join the Grounded team as we work alongside TMC-Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood Platoon to finalize our year-long effort at The Morning Star Baptist Church! We will be completing the revitalization of the once-vacant lot next to the church before the weather gets too cold. Our goal is to do some planting, complete the youth activity area, and remove any trash and refuse from inside and outside of the church. Please come dressed in clothes you would not mind getting dirty!
All ages and abilities welcomed. Donuts, coffee, water, and lunch will be provided, so please register to allow us to have enough food.

Flowers Avenue GSI Planting
2019-11-08 10:00 - 13:00 | 323 flowers ave, 323 Flowers Ave, pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States
Come help Grounded and residents of the Hazelwood community finish the green stormwater infrastructure implementation in Hazelwood. This day will focus on planting, mulching and adding protective fencing around small shrubs. Come help us make a difference in the lives of our neighbors!

Hazelwood Garden Planting
2019-11-08 13:30 - 15:00 | 4713 Chatsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15207, USA, 4713 Chatsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States
Come help Grounded and residents of the Hazelwood community finish the green stormwater infrastructure implementation on Chatsworth Ave! This day will primarily focus on planting and mulching.

CommunityCare Gathering
2019-11-19 17:00 - 19:30 | The Shop – Homewood, 621 N Dallas Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206-1112
Grounded is excited to host the first-ever CommunityCare Gathering – an event to bring together resident stewards that are working in Homewood, Larimer, and Wilkinsburg to beautify their neighborhood. To date, CommunityCare stewards have invested more than 1,300 hours improving their community. Each and every steward is a part of that amazing number and we want to take the time to reflect on this great accomplishment and what it means for the program and our communities.
This event will be a celebration of the work the stewards are doing in their community as well as a way to learn about what other CommunityCare cohorts are focusing on. We will invite stewards to share lessons learned, challenges, and unique strengths of your neighborhood approach. Whether you’re a brand new steward or have been doing this work for years, we want to hear from you. Please come when you can and stay at long as you can!

Second Annual Three Rivers Urban Soils Symposium (TRUSS)
2019-11-21 08:15 - 18:30 | Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Inc., One Schenley Drive , Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Join nationally acclaimed experts, professionals and community practicioners for an exploration of urban soils and their relation to agriculture, stormwater management, habitat and climate.
Click HERE for more information and to register!

WPXI Holiday Parade
2019-11-30 09:00 - 11:00 | downtown, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
The Grounded team, along with some Ambassadors and Stewards, will be walking in the WPXI Parade this year! Join us downtown to watch to see us walk or watch us on TV!

Allegheny Conference's 2019 Annual Meeting
2019-12-03 17:30 - 20:00 | Westin Convention Center Hotel, 1000 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Click here to go to the event site to register and for more details.
Childcare is provided!
