Love Your Neighborhood Step outside and get a breath of fresh air with Grounded and local advocate Valerie Testa for the third seasonal Winter clean-up! Show some love for Hazelwood in this new year and get to know your neighbors by tending to some areas that need extra love. After you can try your luck at a t-shirt and beanie giveaway with a safe, socially distant “thank-you” wrap-up featuring complimentary warm sips, delicious bites, and more. There will be two check-in locations for…Read More
What’s New in Youth Engagement at Grounded? Posted on February 24, 2020 by [email protected] Since embarking on my journey at Grounded in September of 2019, I have been having some fun and making a difference in several communities. By and large, one of my favorites is Hazelwood. As a Greenfield native, I grew up just around the corner playing and learning about life in Hazelwood with friends and family. My engagements as a Grounded staff member have ranged from formal building projects to networking events and (many) teaching sessions. In one of my…Read More
Hazelwood GSI Workday! Spring is just around the corner! Come help Grounded as we prepare our green stormwater infrastructure projects for the upcoming season! This workday will primarily consist of mulching and adding finishing touches to the site.Read More
Flowers Avenue GSI Planting 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!Read More
Work Day @ Morning Star Baptist Church-Hazelwood! 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…Read More
LandCare Women Making a Difference in Hazelwood Posted on March 15, 2018 by Grounded Strategies Strengthening communities through vacant lot maintenance Have you ever wondered who maintains all of the vacant lots in Pittsburgh? With over 27,000 vacant lots in just the city alone, it takes a coordinated effort to care for this vast amount of vacant land. The City of Pittsburgh owns approximately 26% of Pittsburgh’s vacant lots and the URA owns another 5.2%, or around 1,400 vacant lots. If you haven’t really noticed a vacant lot in your community, chances are that it…Read More