Groundwork Southcoast Inc

Programs

1. Workforce Development and Training - The Workforce Development and Training program focuses on youth employment, job training, and leadership development through environmental and community improvement projects. The primary component of this program is the Green Team, a youth employment and leadership initiative that provides workforce training in environmental stewardship, landscaping, urban agriculture, food production, tree and orchard maintenance, and public space improvement projects. Participants develop job readiness, leadership skills, and environmental knowledge through service learning, technical training, and hands-on work experience. Workforce activities include maintaining community gardens, managing urban farms, streetscape and public space maintenance, and other environmental stewardship projects that provide practical job training while improving community assets.

   $253,987 spent
   42% of program spending

2. Climate Resilience- The Climate Resilience program focuses on environmental stewardship and climate adaptation projects that improve environmental conditions and community resilience. Activities include tree planting, orchard management, riverbank restoration, invasive species removal, urban greening, and restoration of natural areas. The Organization also supports urban agriculture and green infrastructure projects that increase food access, improve environmental sustainability, and enhance climate resilience in the communities served. These projects are conducted in partnership with municipalities and community organizations and often incorporate youth workforce participation as part of hands-on environmental training.

   $196,653 spent
   33% of program spending

3. Community Engagement - The Community Engagement program includes community outreach, volunteerism, environmental education, and youth-led community initiatives designed to promote environmental awareness, community participation, and environmental equity. Activities include volunteer events, workshops, community partnerships, and programs such as Adventure Walk and Sow & Grow. The Organization engages community members in environmental stewardship through community gardens, food distribution efforts, public space improvement projects, and volunteer-supported environmental initiatives. These efforts help increase access to fresh food, improve neighborhood spaces, and strengthen community involvement in environmental and stewardship activities.

   $112,683 spent
   19% of program spending

4. Other programs that 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.

   $38,585 spent
   6% of program spending

The 4 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $601,908.