Back in June, I had the opportunity to teach a container gardening class to people who live in the Woodmere Ridge and Carson Square apartment complexes in Traverse City. Both locations offer housing and support to those with lived experience of homelessness, domestic...
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...
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to travel to the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. FNCE is the largest conference for registered dietitians and nutrition professionals and brings together thousands of food...
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 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...
This op-ed first published in the Traverse City Record-Eagle.By Nicholas JansenRural Clean Energy Organizer This election year, no matter where they fall on the political spectrum, young people in Michigan have a real opportunity to decide our future. Historically,...