Hello! I’m thrilled to introduce myself as the new Executive Director of Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities. I’m honored to have the trust of the Board of Directors, our staff, and especially Hans Voss, our incomparable outgoing Executive Director. I came to...
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...
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...
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, Groundwork’s Major Gifts Officer. As told to Jeff...
This op-ed first published in The 'Gander. // Photo above by Markus Spiske. In an op-ed, Nicholas Jansen, Michigander and Rural Clean Energy Organizer argues that investing in clean energy and infrastructure is essential for building a more resilient Michigan,...
This op-ed first published in Planet Detroit. Above photo by Thomas Park. My toddler daughter wakes up every morning, and we eat breakfast together. She munches oats, and we listen to music. During the day, I work and she plays—hopping in sprinklers, playing with her...