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Groundwork Lawrence, Inc. (GWL) a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, has been making change happen in Massachusetts since 1999.
Leading Forward with Courage, Truth, and Love
Black history is a living testament to resilience, brilliance, and the unbreakable spirit of a people who transformed struggle into strength and vision into victory. From the fearless leadership of Martin Luther King Jr., […]
Groundwork Lawrence (GWL) is proud to be a Massachusetts Community Development Corporation (CDC), which provides us with access to the Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC). Established by the Massachusetts Legislature, this program aims to spur more private donations to […]
As we near the close of 2025, I’m struck by the connections that we created during a year that has been challenging, at times frightening, and full of uncertainty. The quote “joy is an act of resistance” felt especially true […]
By Mabel Lemoniel
Every Farmers Market has its heartbeat, and for us, one of those heartbeats is Gary Wilkins of Riverdale Farm. When you meet Gary, you instantly feel the passion he carries for farming and for the community he calls […]
Why Support Farmers Market Vouchers Matters More than Ever
by Freddy Soza
As a new federal budget proposal threatens to slash $187 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) over the next decade, millions of Americans could soon face greater barriers […]
How the Green Team Took on Climate, Food, and Community Leadership
As summer comes to a close and the start of a new school year is just around the corner, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey our young people […]
On a warm summer afternoon at Costello Urban Farm, the garden buzzes with life—the hum of bees, the rustling kale leaves, and the steady hands of gardeners tending rows of beans, kale, cucumbers, and tomatoes. Among them is Florence, a […]
By Brad Buschur
As Lawrence rapidly urbanized in the early 1900s, all of the city’s streams were placed in culverts buried deep underground. Since stormwater infrastructure is underground, it’s easy to overlook its importance until it doesn’t work as designed. “A […]
By: Dariana D. Guerrero
Digitally, we have never been more connected than we are right now, yet many of us feel more isolated and lonely than ever. A 2024 study conducted by the Harvard Graduate School of Education, in partnership with […]
By: Dariana D. Guerrero
Dayanna De La Rosa digs her nails deep into earth beds, feeling for roots and underground legumes; she’s unafraid of handling bugs and critters, and knows that the best mulch is usually the stinkiest! As GWL’s first […]
From the desk of the ED,
Where we are, where we stand, and where we are going.
As I reflect on celebrating 25 years of Groundwork Lawrence (GWL), I am humbled, honored, and inspired by how far […]
By: Dariana D. Guerrero
In Lawrence, the Ayer Mill Clock Tower stands over the Merrimack River, guardian of time, symbol of industry, the clock tower reminds Lawrencians of our roots both in the industrial revolution and in the labor movement. […]
