Changing Places
Changing Lives

 

The mission of Groundwork Southcoast (GWSC) 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 Southcoast is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, part of the Groundwork USA network of independent non-profits.

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GWSC Green Team youth employee, Jayliz, wears a green GWSC sweatshirt and works to plant a seedling in a community garden raised bed.
GWSC staff member, wearing navy blue GWSC branded gear, speaks to a group of volunteers at a Cook Pond, Fall River, MA volunteer day

Workforce Development

GWSC invests in youth & young adult employment & community leadership: crucial support that builds positive outcomes for individuals and families in New Bedford & Fall River, Massachusetts

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GWSC Green Team member wears a green GWSC uniform and cares for foliage in a sunny scene

Resilience

We improve environmental and community health through environmental stewardship and conservation, centrally driven by youth and young adults 

 

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GWSC staff speaks with a community member at New Bedford Riverside Park and shows them educational materials

Community Engagement

GWSC youth develop community outreach skills while meaningfully engaging with their neighbors, building a vibrant and resilient community

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