Imagine this: You’re traveling for work, visiting family, or setting off on a weekend trip. But rather than battling traffic and the general stress of driving, you’re comfortably seated on a passenger train—reading, working, or simply taking in the view. This...
ABOVE: Tyasha Harrison. Photo by @Liljesphotography.com, Jes Ryan. As part of Groundwork's ongoing series of equity interviews, we have invited Tyasha Harrison to share thoughts for Black History Month. Tyasha is a founding member of Northern Michigan E3...
ABOVE: Cadillac’s historic train station, identified by the 2018 North+South Passenger Rail feasibility study as a potential station location for the new rail service, is sandwiched between the city’s charming downtown and its spectacular lakefront Cadillac City Park....
As part of Groundwork's ongoing series of equity writings—today honoring Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service—we invited Isiah Smith to reflect on James Baldwin's phrase: “For this is your home, my friend, do not be driven from it,” published in Baldwin's...
This note is both an event invitation and a farewell. It’s 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 … In case you missed, after nearly 30 years, I am leaving Groundwork at the end of this...
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...