A Groundwork USA Trust
Groundwork ORV is proud to be one of twenty Trusts that share a mission and a common approach.
Groundwork USA provides a national model, informed by best practices and research. Groundwork Trusts tailor the approach to the unique needs of small- to medium-sized cities, neighborhoods, and rural communities across the US, working hand-in-hand with local residents, government officials, and business owners.
Groundwork USA: A Short History
Groundwork was founded in Merseyside, England in 1980 in response to a jump in youth related community challenges. Through its program of youth engagement, and by fostering community ownership, the organization successfully served as a conduit for community improvement as the program reduced crime, saw levels of education rise, and transformed more of the formerly troubled youth into productive members of society.
The success of the program saw it grow from one city to more than 50 cities within the U.K. Stories about the successful endeavor travelled across the Atlantic to the U.S. and in 1996, the US National Park Service, through the Department of the Interior, studied the initiative, and shared its goals with Congress. The introduction of the program into the US took the organization in new directions.
The US effort began with an initial pilot program in three New England cities. By the beginning of 2013, Groundwork USA had expanded to over 20 cities across the US.
Groundwork USA Experiences
