Groundwork USA Youth Programs
Groundwork USA, 22 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Yonkers, NY 10701
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Groundwork USA Youth Programs are part of a national network where youth protect, restore, and steward national parks. Youth in these programs are described as emerging environmental leaders whose potential is realized by meeting them where they are and building enduring relationships. Groundwork community members also transform neglected spaces such as parks, playgrounds, and trails.
For 15 years, Groundwork youth have shown up for national parks to protect, restore, and steward these public lands. The mission of the Groundwork USA network is to bring about the sustained regeneration, improvement, and management of the physical environment by developing community-based partnerships that empower people, businesses, and organizations to promote environmental, economic, and social well-being. Groundwork USA is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
Groundwork USA is a national network with deep local roots, and its affiliates tailor a national model to the unique needs of small- to medium-sized cities, neighborhoods, and rural communities across the US. Groundwork affiliates work with local residents, government officials, and business owners, and Groundwork community members are advancing health and equity by transforming neglected spaces such as parks, playgrounds, and trails. Groundwork Richmond is working on Unity Park in partnership with 16 other local nonprofits and partners with the City of Richmond to increase the city’s urban tree canopy. Students in the City of Richmond’s Straight Talk on Prison (S.T.O.P.) after school program participate in environmental education and service-learning projects organized by Groundwork Richmond and the National Park Service’s Rosie the Riveter National Homefront Historical Park.
Javier Ochoa Reyes received a Local Conservation Hero award from Bay Nature Institute for his youth engagement work and was recognized by the Super Bowl’s 50 Fund as a local Playmaker for his impact on Richmond’s youth and community. One community volunteer with Groundwork Hudson Valley said, “Groundwork’s value is that they bring new vision and a light about the environment. They bring help, awareness, and they bring new things.” Another Groundwork Hudson Valley staff member and Green Team alum said, “I don’t think people realize how much being able to go outside in a safe space is taken for granted.” A community volunteer with Groundwork Denver said, “You have to decide that you’re not going to quit – cannot quit – under any and all circumstances.”
Last updated August 16, 2026.
For 15 years, Groundwork youth have shown up for national parks to protect, restore, and steward these public lands. The mission of the Groundwork USA network is to bring about the sustained regeneration, improvement, and management of the physical environment by developing community-based partnerships that empower people, businesses, and organizations to promote environmental, economic, and social well-being. Groundwork USA is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
Groundwork USA is a national network with deep local roots, and its affiliates tailor a national model to the unique needs of small- to medium-sized cities, neighborhoods, and rural communities across the US. Groundwork affiliates work with local residents, government officials, and business owners, and Groundwork community members are advancing health and equity by transforming neglected spaces such as parks, playgrounds, and trails. Groundwork Richmond is working on Unity Park in partnership with 16 other local nonprofits and partners with the City of Richmond to increase the city’s urban tree canopy. Students in the City of Richmond’s Straight Talk on Prison (S.T.O.P.) after school program participate in environmental education and service-learning projects organized by Groundwork Richmond and the National Park Service’s Rosie the Riveter National Homefront Historical Park.
Javier Ochoa Reyes received a Local Conservation Hero award from Bay Nature Institute for his youth engagement work and was recognized by the Super Bowl’s 50 Fund as a local Playmaker for his impact on Richmond’s youth and community. One community volunteer with Groundwork Hudson Valley said, “Groundwork’s value is that they bring new vision and a light about the environment. They bring help, awareness, and they bring new things.” Another Groundwork Hudson Valley staff member and Green Team alum said, “I don’t think people realize how much being able to go outside in a safe space is taken for granted.” A community volunteer with Groundwork Denver said, “You have to decide that you’re not going to quit – cannot quit – under any and all circumstances.”
Last updated August 16, 2026.
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