Groundwork Lawrence (GWL), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, has been making change happen since its early beginnings in 1999.  Through its environmental and open space improvements, fresh food access and healthy living programs, youth education, employment initiatives, and community programming and events, GWL creates the building blocks of a healthy community, and empowers Greater Lawrence residents to improve their quality of life.  GWL achieves results by engaging the whole community – residents, youth, non-profits, government and businesses – in the planning and realization of its projects.  With this collaborative approach, GWL ensures that all stakeholders are mutually invested in its outcomes, the key to stable neighborhoods and sustainable change.

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