We measure our impact through the places and lives we touch...,

Javier Ochoa Reyes

I love the fact that we’re able to provide so many resources to kids.

Building a Culture of Health

Creating a convenient and beautiful greenway along the Spicket River makes walking and exercising an easy choice for residents.

Renee Milligan

Groundwork’s value is that they bring new vision and a light about the environment. They bring help, awareness, and they bring new things.

Nurturing Community Through Urban Gardens

The people in the neighborhood know what’s missing.

Ashley Perez

I don’t think people realize how much being able to go outside in a safe space is taken for granted.

Dave Oletski

You have to decide that you’re not going to quit – cannot quit – under any and all circumstances.

… AND THROUGH 19 Years of Performance of Groundwork Trusts (2000-2019)*

*Measured on a project-year basis

904

acres of brownfield & derelict lands reclaimed and/or improved

3,882,266

feet of river habitat cleaned, restored or conserved

11,842

acres open space & parkland improved

135,483

youth actively engaged

1,091,688

community volunteer hours channelled

3,367

local schools involved

10,775

community partners engaged in projects

4,392

jobs created

$142,320,376

public, private & in-kind resources leveraged

Groundwork USA Network AccomplishmentS in 2019

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Our Impact