Become a Groundwork Green Thumb

You can become a Groundwork Green Thumb by adopting or installing a raingarden, partnering in job training, or by donation! Please contact Alicia Neal for more information on becoming a Groundwork Green Thumb.

Volunteers

Total Non-Professional Volunteer Hours 1595
Total Professional Hours 940
Total Combined 2535

Partners

Hands On New OrleansHands On New Orleans

Provides ongoing opportunities for volunteers to make a difference in the recovery of the Gulf Coast region

City YearCity Year

City Year unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service, giving them skills and opportunities to change the world.

 

AmericorpsAmeriCorps

AmeriCorps is a nationwide program offering 75,000 opportunities for adults of all ages and backgrounds to serve through a network of partnerships with local and national nonprofit groups.

 
BJB Neighbors United

BJB Neighbors United is a newly forming neighborhood group on Brainard and surrounding streets in Central City

Saturn Screen PrintingSaturn Screen Printing

Saturn Screen Printing is a nearly 20-year-old artisan business located on Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard. It is owned and operated by active community member Lee Stafford.

Funders

NPS

National Park Service

The RTCA program of the National Park Service is designed to assist local communities and the public in preservation of rivers, trails and greenways as well as broadly contributing to a community’s economy, public health, and quality of life.

National Park Service, Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program

Groundwork New Orleans owes its deepest gratitude to Mrs. Stacye Palmer McBride from the National Park Service, Rivers and Trails Program for her commitment to and support of our success.


Timberland Boot Company , Corporate Social Responsibility

Timberland Corporate Social Responsibility grows out of the company motto, “Make It Better.” It works to sustain strong communities through civic engagement, environmental stewardship and global human rights.



Entergy Corporation

On Earthday 2007, Entergy provided employee volunteers and funding to support a raingarden maintenance and improvement day on Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard.