LOCAL FOOD MATCH UP On behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, Southwest Pennsylvania Commission, Farm to Table Western PA Connections, and Sustainable Pittsburgh, you are cordially invited to attend the next Local Food Matchup! A strong, local food industry decreases our impact on the planet, supports local investment and job creation and reduces our reliance on imports from other regions. Western PA is home to thousands of food based businesses which is why we are presenting Local Food Matchup. This FREE event, the fourth…Read More
Centre Ave RFP Community Meeting Join the Hill District Community Development Corporation and the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA) to learn about the URA's dispostion and RFP processes and hear about the timeline for the upcoming Request for Proposals for Centre Avenue. Snacks will be provided.Read More
LGBTQIA Health and Visibility Dinner Repair the World has partnered with Planned Parenthood, ReelQ Film Festival, Shulayim L'Shalom and Black Radish to create a dinner discussion guide surrounding their work with the LGBTQIA community in Pittsburgh. Come out and enjoy a fantastic menu put together by Black Radish, and jump into discussion about LGBTQIA healthcare, health outcomes, visibility and volunteer opportunities! ALL ARE WELCOME IN THIS SPACE!Read More
Allentown Community Meeting Come join the Allentown CDC for a monthly community meeting from 6-8pm at the Allentown Senior Citizens Center. Event hosted by Allentown CDCRead More
Caregiver Impact Day If you are a Caregiver or if you know a Caregiver, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated®, Alpha Alpha Omega Chapter would like to invite all Caregivers to attend our November 16th Caregiver Impact Day. RSVP to [email protected] Flier Caregiving Impact Day (1)Read More
2018 GPNP Annual MeetingEveryone Counts: Creating a Culture of Civic Engagement, Beginning with the Census 2020 Join us for breakfast on Thursday, November 29th from 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. for GPNP's 2018 Annual Meeting! Seating is limited so reserve your space today.Forbes Funds and GPNP NewsRead More
The Indigenous Family Farmers Aboriginal Alliance We are having light food and an information session on who we are, what we do and how you can be involved.IFAA copy (1)Read More
Protecting Our Communities: Environmental Challenges from Fossil Fuel Extraction in SWPA Find out from our region’s elected representatives what’s going on in city, county, state and federal government to combat climate change, promote sustainable energy and protect our water, air and health. Save the Date pdfJCC of Greater Pittsburgh Read More
Air Pollution and Renewable Energy Project Breath & Penn State along with Duquesne University is offering a class EnviroBytes & Environmental Management (ENVI 531) RSVP with [email protected]Read More
Greenspaces Foster Resilience and Combat Climate Change Posted on November 2, 2018 by wpengine Grounded Strategies is committed to the sustainable development of greenspaces in Pittsburgh neighborhoods. With the input and help of community partners and members, we work hard to ensure that our projects are community-led and foster neighborhood coalition. We believe that greenspaces foster community resilience by facilitating the strengthening of social connections, reducing stress, restoring cognition, and being physically active. Not only do greenspaces benefit individuals and the community, they also benefit the environment and, according to writer Jared Green, act…Read More
Knoxville Green Playces Dedication Ceremony Come out and celebrate the Strawberry Spaceship Parklet an outdoor Green Playces for Knoxville children and families. Enjoy food, games, and crafts as we celebrate the space.Read More
Grounded in East Hills Posted on September 24, 2018 by [email protected] As part of our investigative process, Grounded Strategies is exploring East Hills for further intervention. Having recently installed rain gardens in the Park Hill Drive Community, we're now working with the East Hills Consensus Group (EHCG) to help them advocate for improvements in the entire East Hills neighborhood. The main focus points for EHCG in terms of community strategy are Stormwater, Public Safety, and Community Beautification. During our tour of the neighborhood, it became apparent just how important…Read More