This note is both an event invitation and a farewell. Itâs also a thank-you note and an opportunity to donate. I know that is a lot. Hang with me. I will start with the event âĤ In case you missed, after nearly 30 years, I am leaving Groundwork at the end of this...
Why we need to site a lot of clean energy infrastructure in Michigan … and how you can help
Many people who cherish Michigan farmland and countryside have at some point in their lives probably fought to stop a large development near their homesâa huge factory, a gigantic shopping mall, a freeway, a coal plant. However, itâs likely that few lovers of...
Introducing our new Executive Director, Elizabeth Palchak!
Hello! Iâm thrilled to introduce myself as the new Executive Director of Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities. Iâm honored to have the trust of the Board of Directors, our staff, and especially Hans Voss, our incomparable outgoing Executive Director. I came to...
Where we go from here … what this moment means for our work
Today, many of us are reflecting on the challenges ahead, as our nation grapples with deep divisions. Advancing the policies and solutions that Groundwork cares most deeply about will likely require even more effort, time, and commitment. But just because something is...
Sovereignty, treaties and the dark legacy of oil’s impact on Indigenous people
Based on transcript of comments by Holly T. Bird, as edited by Jeff Smith Today, on Indigenous Peoples' Day 2024, we are sharing thoughts from Holly T. Bird, an attorney/activist who is a descendant of the Apache / Yaqui (Durango Community) / Purepecha Tribe and lives...
Groundwork’s Xavier Verna shares thoughts for National Hispanic Heritage Month
As part of our ongoing series of articles commemorating equity holidays and month-long celebrations, we are today commemorating the close of National Hispanic Heritage Month by sharing thoughts from Xavier Verna, Groundworkâs Major Gifts Officer. As told to Jeff...