Tanner Yess

Groundwork ORV is the Cincinnati-area trust of Groundwork USA; the only national enterprise with the mission of transforming the natural and built environment of urban communities through youth employment. We address multiple needs for both humans and the environment with programs that layer income generation, natural habitat enhancement, and equitable access to green amenities. Our program metrics don’t just track trees planted - they count diplomas earned, jobs created, and green infrastructure projects installed by students. We solve environmental problems by connecting people to their natural world through a value-proposition that highlights the need for both to thrive.