2020 Census Civic Engagement Training: Children & Families 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…Read More
Housing Opportunity Fund Community Meeting 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.Read More
The Bigger Picture Posted on February 1, 2019 by wpengine A lot has been said and studied about the economics of vacant land and there is certainly more to say and study. When it comes to the economics of vacant land, it is best described as a negative externality, which if remains unmaintained creates a substantial social cost to its surroundings. There are obvious financial damages to our local institutions and subsequently the public as consumers of those public services. And there are far less measurable, but obvious impacts on…Read More
Emotional Wellness with Healthy Start This class engages and teaches how to deal with emotions properly. Assists with identifying emotional triggers and developing coping skills. FREE childcare is available Read More
Pet Protocol Make and Take with Essential Oils 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 15102Read More
Health Access Community Discussion 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…Read More
Listen, Lucy Presents: Mental Health in 2019 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. Read More
Running Technique by East End Food Co-op 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! Read More
Managing Chaos: Wrangling Projects and Clients 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?…Read More
Grant writing workshop 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.Read More
KIDAPALOOZA 2019 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.Read More