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Mission Statement
Groundwork Rhode Island builds healthier , more resilient and more equitable urban communities in Rhode Island by improving the physical environment and creating economic opportunities for local residents through job training , employment and social venture programs .
background Groundwork RI has been operating since 1982 , first as Keep Providence Beautiful , then joining the Groundwork USA network in 1999 . We work statewide , but primarily in the communities of Providence , Pawtucket and Central Falls .
Brag lines In 2023 , Groundwork RI ’ s GroundCorp landscape team planted 625 trees in six RI communities . Our Harvest Cycle Compost program diverted 220,000 pounds of food waste from the landfill . We provided green industry job training for over sixty adults and young adults and employed twenty-five high schoolers through our youth Green Team .
Pay it forward Donating to Groundwork Rhode Island improves the quality of life across Rhode Island ’ s urban communities , adding green space , cooling our cities , improving air and water quality and replenishing our soil , while opening up job opportunities for adults who face barriers to employment and young people .
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Tree Plantings and Stewardship Events
Compost Site Volunteering Annual Fundraiser
Throughout 2024 visit groundworkri . org / get-involved to stay up-to-date
Groundwork Rhode Island
1005 Main St . Unit 1223 Pawtucket , RI 02860 401-305-7174 info @ groundworkri . org groundworkri . org
From Rhode Island Monthly and the Rhode Island Foundation
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recognizing businesses in rhode island that inspire philanthropy in their employees
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