At the Intersection of Social Justice and Environmental Justice
On a sweltering summer day in the Globeville/Elyria-Swansea neighborhoods, shade can be hard to find. For residents of the area, the lack of trees is not just a matter of…
Read MoreWhy do I volunteer for Groundwork Denver?
We all have a role to play in the environmental justice movement. Some of us are healers. Some of us are researchers. Some of us are planners. As a volunteer…
Read MoreA New Study Links Long-term Exposure to Air Pollution with Higher Coronavirus Death Rates – Here’s What You Can Do About It:
Individuals living in areas with higher rates of air pollution are at a greater risk of dying from COVID-19, according to a new nationwide study.[1] The study, conducted by researchers…
Read MoreSandy’s Prescription: A ParkRx Story
Groundwork Denver is filled to the brim with staff who are just as passionate as they are committed to fulfilling the mission of the nonprofit organization. Take Sandra “Sandy” Douglas…
Read MoreDavid Lopez: Paving the Way for Minority Youth in Positions of Power and Leadership
The following is a story provided by Brendan Teck, an intern holding the position of Volunteer Outreach and Communications Assistant at Groundwork Denver during the summer of 2018. Brendan Teck…
Read MoreAn Open Door to Health – A ParkRx Story
It was a hot sunny day, temperatures rising above the 90’s, and though conditions like these would normally prevent people from going outside, that was not the case for Leonor…
Read MoreNational Jewish Health is Looking For Study Participants in GES!
Join a citizen science study in the Globeville and Elyria-Swansea neighborhoods! While in this science study group, you’ll learn about the air that you and your family breathe and discover…
Read MoreFormer Green Team Member, Melake Getabecha, Takes On Role Of Youth Program Director
In the summer of 2011, 20 year-old Melake Getabecha visited the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge for the first time. He, along with nine other college students, were tasked…
Read MorePlatte Farm Open Space: Implementation is in Sight
Nine years in the making, Platte Farm Open Space (PFOS) is an example of why persistence pays off. On April 24th, Groundwork Denver, along with the City of Denver Departments…
Read MoreAnother Way to Support Groundwork Denver Has Arrived! How? Just By Donating Your Change!
The RoundUp App allows you to donate change from your credit or debit card transactions to Groundwork Denver! Sign Up in 30 Seconds Make an Impact for Years to Come 1)…
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