Grounded Strategies

City Public Hearings
2018-12-11 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | city county bldg, 414 Grant Street, pgh, PA, 15204, United States
2:00pm
2018-0064 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section 902.03 Zoning Map, by changing from R1D-M, Residential Single-Unit Detached, Moderate Density District to LNC, Local Neighborhood Commercial District certain property situated on Lincoln Avenue; all in the Allegheny County Block and Lot System, 12th Ward.

2:30 pm
2018-1003 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section 902.01.D, Planned Development Districts, and Article IV, Section 909.01.Q, SP-10, Almono, by replacing the text in-kind with a new SP-10, Hazelwood Green Specially Planned district public hearing

HOW TO DO BUSINESS WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
2018-12-11 18:00 - 20:00 | BEDFORD HOPE CENTRE, 2305 BEDFORD AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15219, United States
This workshop is an opportunity for contractors and small business owners to learn more about how they can do work with the Housing Authority.
During this workshop, attendees will learn about the process for single and three-quote bids, RFPs, Pre-Proposals, how to become a vendor of the HACP and more.
REGISTRATION ENDS AT 11:00 AM ON DECEMBER 7TH. To RSVP, Call Knowledge Build Hudson at 412-456-5000, ex. 8007.

COMMUNITY 2 WORK CELEBRATION
2018-12-14 13:30 - 15:00 | Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – East Liberty 130 South Whitfield Street Pittsburgh, PA 15206, 130 South Whitfield Street, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15206, United States
COMMUNITY2WORK PROGRAM CELEBRATION

Davis Consulting Solutions (DCS) is happy to announce our partnership with UPMC for an inclusive community workforce program. This innovative program will help jobseekers to gain skills, connect to resources and learn strategies to build a successful career.
Join us for a holiday celebration as we launch our new Community2Work™ Program. Learn more about how our collaboration benefits you and the current non-clinical job opportunities available at UPMC.
Community organizations and workforce providers are encouraged to participate, invite clients and residents, and share program offerings.
Job seekers let us help you explore options, gain experience, and take action toward improving your financial health!
Bring your resumes!
If you don’t have one, we can help!
Childcare, transportation, or other assistance is available, so contact us to find out if you qualify.
Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served beginning at 1:00 p.m.
To Register, click here.

KCC & TBSP Potluck
2018-12-14 14:00 - 17:00 | Bakery Society, 255 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, 15210, United States
CELEBRATE HARD WORK IN 2018 with a POT LUCK
BYOB bring a dish or appetizer
No alcoholic beverages

LAND BANK HEARING
2018-12-14 15:00 - 17:00 | city county bldg, 414 Grant Street, pgh, PA, 15204, United States
Join us for a public hearing in Council Chambers on an important policy that will affect Hill District land and development.
At this hearing, you will have an opportunity to provide feedback on the Land Bank’s Policies and Procedures, which will define how the Land Bank will be structured, how it will operate, and what it’s goals and priorities are for the acquisition and dispensation of properties.
If you wish to speak, please contact the Clerk’s office at(412) 255-2138 to register. Your allotted speaking time is 3 minutes.
If you do not register, your speaking time will be 1 minute.

Allegheny County Council
2018-12-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Allegheny County Court House, 4th Floor - Gold Room ,436 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Last meeting of the Year.

Innovation Igniter: Commercialization Workshop
2018-12-19 10:00 - 12:00 | William Pitt Union, 3959 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Description: Attend this 2-hour workshop to learn how to explain the value of your innovation. During this workshop, you can also determine if there is a market for your idea and discover who your customers are. If you don’t have an idea or invention but are simply curious about the commercialization process, you can attend as well. The Innovation Igniter program is designed to help you get introduced to the business aspects of innovation. Instructors will: Help participants clearly and confidently articulate their value proposition to both scientists and non-scientists; introduce participants to the Business Model Canvas; and teach a few core concepts of the commercialization process including establishing a value proposition, defining customer segments and understanding the process of customer discovery. Questions? Email Phil Brooks at pbrooks@innovation.pitt.edu See our website for more details.

Antwon Rose Community Kickback
2018-12-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Navus House, 1515 Boyle Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212
On the 6-month anniversary of the murder of Antwon Rose II, we invite the community to come together in remembrance of his life and our continued fight towards justice and eliminating police brutality. Join community members and activists to share space, enjoy food and move toward healing and justice. As we enter 2019, let us reflect on this beautiful life cut short, how we continue to heal and why we fight. #J4A
Please bring personal items to add to the community altar. There will also be an art therapy craft for adults and youth, a healing and meditation space and an opportunity to participate in a community conversation. This is a ticketed event with limited capacity. You MUST register.

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Holiday Party with State Rep. Jake Wheatley's District Office
2018-12-20 17:30 - 20:00 | BJ, 1439 Woods Run Rd, Pittsburgh, 15212, United States
Join us as we celebrate all we’ve accomplished this year. $10 or two items from the list below will get you in the door!
All donations benefit Operation Safety Net.
– New socks- Thermal underwear- Large-sized clothing- Hats – Boots- Winter coats- Toilet paper- Razors- Soap- Combs- Feminine hygiene products- Gift Cards (Giant Eagle, Payless, and Walmart)- New men’s and women’s underwear- Sweatshirts- Gloves- Rain parkas- Toothpaste- Toothbrushes- Shaving cream- Shampoo- Deodorant- Tarps- Tents- Sleeping mats- Hand-warmers- Odoreaters

Learning Party: Story Laboratory
2018-12-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Assemble, 4824 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15224
Are you a storyteller, an actor, or a curious creator? Join us as we meet and learn from storytellers, journalists, designers, technologists and engineers, and collaborate with your peers! Discover how you can make an impact, and share your stories with others!
This event is free and features fun, hands-on activities led by local organizations. Learning Party activities are organized as stations, which are facilitated by a team of local experts and organizations.
All materials and snacks provided. Please email Hannah at hannah@assemblepgh.org if your student has any dietary restrictions.

Grounded Office is closed for the holiday season
2018-12-24 - 2019-01-01
The Grounded Office is closed for the holiday season, but if you need to send correspondence please email the info@groundedpgh.org

Hill District Kwanzaa Celebration
2018-12-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium.
Join us for a local currency experiment, to show the value of art & economy in our community
Kwanza Day 4; The Principals of Ujamaa Cooperative Economics
Please bring a healthy dish to share

Dinwiddie Alliance
2019-01-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Dinwiddie Alliance
meets every 2nd Tuesday every month @6pm Hill District Library Centre Avenue

January 2019 TRCPA Meeting - Recognizing / Responding to an Active Shooter Event Three Rivers Contingency Planning Association (TRCPA)
2019-01-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Management science associates; Evergreen Data, 115 Evergreen Heights, pittsburgh, 15229
On January 11, 2019, from 1-3 p.m., the Three Rivers Contingency Planning Association TRCPA) will hold
The topic is Recognizing / Responding to an Active Shooter Event, and the speaker is Thomas Hart, Chief of Police / Director of Public Safety at Duquesne University.
What if you found yourself in an active shooter event? Would you know how to recognize signs of potential violence around you and how to properly respond to give yourself the best chance to survive?
Active shooter incidents are often unpredictable and evolve quickly. In the midst of the chaos, everyone should have some basic training skills to help them in mitigating the impacts of an active shooter incident. The goal of this training will be to enhance an individual’s preparedness to properly respond to an active shooter incident.
Tom Hart, Chief of Police/Director of Public Safety at Duquesne University, has been instructing people since 1999 to empower them with a common-sense approach to recognize warning signs; and how to properly respond to protect themselves, and others, should they become involved in an active shooter event. A key objective of Tom’s program is to encourage the education and training that will provide people with the tools necessary to be prepared to respond and react to an active shooter situation.

Pitcairn Council Meetings
2019-01-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Council Chambers, 582 Sixth St, Pitcairn, PA, 15140
Description: Council Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. Residents Invited

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Phipps: ORCHID AND TROPICAL BONSAI SHOW: EYE CANDY
2019-01-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Inc., One Schenley Drive , Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Days left to Attend

Saturday, January 26
Sunday, January 27
Monday, January 28
Tuesday, January 29
Wednesday, January 30
Thursday, January 31
Friday, February 1
Saturday, February 2
Sunday, February 3
Monday, February 4
Tuesday, February 5
Wednesday, February 6

21st Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit
2019-01-26 09:00 - 18:00 | Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, 616 North Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
We are very excited about the 21st Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit, a multi-cultural initiative of the Black & White Reunion. For the fourth consecutive year, it will be hosted by the Metro-Urban Institute at the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.
The Opening Ceremony and Organizing Dance Party is in partnership with Union Project.
This year brings a renewed energy, with events starting Friday night and continuing into Saturday night:

The Opening Ceremony will take place on Friday evening, January 25th at 6:30pm, at the Union Project. Seating is limited for the Opening and must be reserved.
The core of the event is still a full day of panels and workshops, on Saturday the 26th, at the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. The doors open at 8:00am. There will be a light continental breakfast, and lunch is included.
We wrap up at the Union Project on Saturday night with an Organizing Dance Party at 7:30pm to connect, celebrate, and organize!

If you want to attend the panels and workshops on Saturday and go to the evening events, too, please register on this page.
If you are interested in only attending the Opening Ceremony on Friday night, or the Organizing Dance Party on Saturday night, please click here to go the page where you can register for them separately.
The Opening Ceremony has limited seating. When registering, an RSVP is required. You may RSVP on the next page.
PRJS is a volunteer-led and run organization. Registration proceeds are used to cover the costs of hosting the Summit and for the Jonny Gammage Scholarship Fund. We ask that those with access to more resources pay more and thus provide the cushion for those with less access to pay less, creating a sustainable economic underpinning for the conference.
More than 800 people attended the Summit in 2018, a testament to the value our community places on this unique action-oriented, anti-racist educational, networking, and planning event.
Note: The Friday night and Saturday night events are at the Union Project, 801 N Negley Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. The panels and workshops during the day on Saturday are at the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Thank you for your commitment to justice.

Inspire Speaker Series - Inspirational Stories About a Vibrant and Just Region
2019-01-31 05:30 - 20:30 | Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium at the Kaufmann Center, 1825 Centre Ave. , pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Green Building Alliance Inspire Speaker Series. For more information and to register, click here.

GBA Inspire Speaker Series
2019-01-31 17:30 - 19:00 | Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium.
Inspire Speakers Series Presents: Inspirational Stories about a Vibrant and Just Region
Agenda:
4:30-5:30 – Food, Drinks, and Networking
5:30-7:00 – Presentations by our Storytellers
7:00 – Q&A Session, Networking with Storytellers

KIDAPALOOZA 2019
2019-02-02 10:00 - 16:00 | David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Giant Eagle Kidapalooza Family Festival 2019 It’s the Giant Eagle Kidapalooza Family Festival! Make plans to stay indoors on Saturday, February 2! Rides, Games, Inflatables, a Sports Zone, Mascots and Princesses and SO MUCH MORE! It’s fun for the entire family!
Costs are $12.26 Adults / $7.97 ages 2-11. There are no refunds for this event. PLEASE NOTE: Tickets day of are $13 for ages 12+ and $8 for children ages 2-11.

Fineview Park
2019-02-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
FINEVIEW PARK
Funding dedicated to improving Fineview Park
Come see the latest designs and Provide feedback
Let your Voices be Heard!

Free food and childcare provided

Grant writing workshop
2019-02-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, 616 North Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
This Grant Writing Workshop, led by POISE Foundation’s Karris Jackson, is a part of Metro-Urban Institute’s Urban Leadership Series. Ms. Jackson will be sharing information on how 501c3 designated organizations can acquire corporate and foundation funding.

Managing Chaos: Wrangling Projects and Clients
2019-02-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Alloy, 100 South Commons suite 102, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join me for an evening of stories, learnings, and strategies for managing clients and projects over the last 20 years.
Creative and technical projects can be very challenging. It’s a delicate balance of producing the work, showing empathy for client needs, and defending the work order from scope creep. Without that right balance, a project can go from dreamy to a nightmare in a single email. I know because I’ve received that email.

What can be done? How can this project be saved? What can be done to avoid it next time? These are all questions I’ve asked myself.

Which is why I’ve assembled a playbook of strategies based on my experiences. It’s a compilation of lessons learned from good, bad, and amazing projects. There are tips for starting new projects off on the right foot, processes I’ve used to turn projects around, approaches for mending stressed relationships, and tips for keeping everyone honest. These are methods I use in my daily practice and I’m really excited to share them. It’s taken me most of my career to realize that it doesn’t have to be so hard and I’m delighted to pass on what I’ve learned.

AGENDA

6:00 – 6:15 – Networking and chit-chat

6:15 – 7:00(ish) – Presentation

7:00 – 8:00 – Head on over to Federal Galley to keep the conversations going.

Managing Chaos: Wrangling Project and Clients is part 3 of a 4 part series entitled Working on the Web.

Running Technique by East End Food Co-op
2019-02-06 19:00 - 20:00 | East End Food Co-op, 7516 Meade Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15208, United States
Marathon runner and physical therapist Jenna Daly of Pivot Pysical Therapywill discuss running technique to enhance wellness and prevent injury associated with recreational running. She’ll explain running biomechanics and suggest ways to improve your form, and demonstrate exercises that will improve your strength to prevent common injuries. Light refreshments will be offered!

Listen, Lucy Presents: Mental Health in 2019
2019-02-07 18:00 - 20:00 | De Fer Coffe & Tea, 2002 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222
Join Listen, Lucy and members of the local Pittsburgh press and media for an unflitered conversation about mental health in 2019 including topics that trivialize mental health, goals for this year and hopes to normalize this conversation
Admission to this event is free, but seating is limited. Please RSVP! We hope to see you there.

Housing Opportunity Fund’s 2018 Allocation Plan
2019-02-12 18:00 - 19:30 | West End Active Healthy Living Center, 80 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220
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.

Health Access Community Discussion
2019-02-14 11:30 - 13:30 | City of Clariton, 551 Ravensburg Boulevard, Clairton, PA, 15025
Join the Steel Rivers Council of Governments and the Allegheny County Health Department for a talk about health care access in your community. The Steel Rivers COG and ACHD are hosting a discussion about what health care access looks like in your town. Come share your thoughts and experiences about what works and what could be better about going to the doctor. This talk is open and welcome to all. Refreshments will be provided. RSVPs are required. To RSVP, select Register or call 412-462-7600.

Housing Opportunity Fund Community Meetings
2019-02-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Kingsley Association, 6435 Frankstown Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States

Southside Soup Contest
2019-02-16 12:00 - 15:00
The South Side Soup Contest is an annual fundraising event brought to you by the Brashear Association and the South Side Chamber of Commerce. Launched in 2005, The Contest began as a way to showcase all that our community has to offer, generate more foot traffic in local businesses, and serve up delicious soup. Today, it has become a celebrated and eagerly-anticipated event.
TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST, 2019 AT 12:00PM
Host Locations
ASCEND Pittsburgh
Buddy’s Brews on Carson
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh–South Side
Copies at Carson
Esser’s Floral Shop
City Theatre
City Vets
Cup-Ka-Joe
Delanie’s Coffee
Farmers National Bank
First Commonwealth Bank
First National Bank
Five Star Dentistry
Fudge Farm by GoodyHouse
Hometowne Sports
The Milk Shake Factory
PEAL Center
REI Pittsburgh
Sweet Panda Asian Market
Thick Bikes
Victory Pointe
Whiskey Moon Boutique

2020 Census Civic Engagement Training: Children & Families
2019-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 | LeMoyne Community Center, 200 North Forest Avenue, Washington, PA, 15301
In case you missed our first civic engagement training, GPNP is hosting a second training for nonprofits serving historically under-counted communities for the 2020 Census.

Register on Eventbrite

For children under 18, especially children of color, an accurate Census count is critical for the funding of programs that families across southwestern Pennsylvania benefit from, such as: the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the National School Lunch Program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), as well as local public schools.

Join us on February 19 from 10am to 12pm at the LeMoyne Community Center, for a training session that will:

Introduce you to the Keystone Counts Coalition, its Get Out the Count plan, and the resources and guidance it has to offer nonprofits
Solicit your feedback in guiding messaging and outreach strategies geared toward families with children
Allow you to collaborate and share strategies with your peers

We look forward to having you!

Hannah Locop
GPNP Program Manager

Keystone Counts is a statewide coalition of advocacy groups, service providers, and community organizations joined together to build an education and outreach effort for a fair and accurate 2020 Census.
