GWL Programs
Groundwork Lawrence, Inc. (GWL) a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, has been making change happen in Massachusetts since 1999.
“Changing Places, Changing Lives, Changing Systems” through our fresh food access programs, youth and adult education and employment initiatives, and community programming and events.
Community Engagement
As part of Groundwork USA’s Climate Safe Neighborhoods (CSN) partnership with Groundwork Trust organizations across the country, Groundwork Lawrence is working with area residents and stakeholders to understand the relationship between Haverhill and Lawrence’s history of race-based housing segregation and the current and predicted impacts of climate change.
Food Programs
Groundwork Lawrence is committed to increasing access to high-quality fresh produce in Lawrence, enabling residents to make healthy food choices for themselves and their families. GWL’s community food programs combine fresh food access with education to reduce the city’s disproportionately high rates of diet-related disease.
Merrimack Valley Food Resiliency Partnership
Farmer’s Market
Community Gardens
Costello Urban Farm
Cooking Classes
GET INVOLVED
We are always in need of volunteers for our events, programs, park cleanups, the farm and community gardens. Learn how you can help!
Education Programs
Youth Programs / Workforce Development
Through its education, community service and job training programs for Lawrence youth, Groundwork Lawrence cultivates respect for the environment, social awareness, and healthy behavior, preparing young people to be positive role models and future leaders in their community.
Environmental Improvements
The Green Streets program works to increase the urban tree canopy in Lawrence by providing FREE trees to city residents and businesses. In 2008, we started with an Environmental Justice grant that funded the planting of 18 trees. Since then, we’ve grown into a full-time urban forestry program with two foresters and a seasonal tree-planting crew.
