Working with people to build healthy and prosperous communities.

Groundwork's purpose is to build sustainable communities through joint environmental action. Our projects and activities are organized into six program areas as part of our integrated approach to community rejuvenation.

Land • We help people transform derelict land and wasted public space into valued community assets such as pocket parks, community gardens, recreation facilities and nature preserves.

Brownfields • We partner with government agencies and the private sector to engage residents in the remediation of brownfields to build consensus on reusing these sites for community benefit.

Education • We work with schools to improve their outdoor facilities for recreation and education. We help provide after school activities which engage students in improving their community.

Business • We work with businesses to enhance their sites, improve their environmental performance and involve them in volunteer service days benefiting their community.

Youth • We work with young people to develop job and leadership skills by engaging them in our projects and programs as staff and volunteers.

Communities • We make a long-term commitment to specific neighborhoods and work closely with other organizations and initiatives in those areas to maximize impact and improve quality of life.