Groundwork Bridgeport, Inc.

We aim to improve the overall well-being for residents of communities in Connecticut that have been neglected, denied resources, or otherwise ignored over the years, through activities that promote improvement in the environmental, economic, and social conditions of their cities while at the same time providing opportunities for youth to learn and engage with their community.

Our vision is a Connecticut where all communities are thriving economically, socially, physically, and environmentally.

Our mission is to bring about the sustained regeneration, improvement, and management of the physical environment, by empowering people, businesses, and organizations to promote environmental, economic, and social well-being. Since its inception in 1998, Groundwork’s main goal has been to convert blighted areas into gardens, parks, playgrounds, and other open spaces that instill pride in the community. To accomplish these goals, the organization develops education, community service, and other programming as a means of improving the quality of life for those it serves. Groundwork’s programs primarily serve and impact populations that are marginalized and lacking readily accessible resources.

We believe that working with youth and in partnership with others is integral to achieving our goal to revitalize neighborhoods and grow community pride. As such, we partner with individuals, community groups, businesses and other organizations in order to identify services and programs that can meet the needs and improve the quality of life for all people who live, work, or play in the areas we serve.

The importance of community pride and responsibility in creating safe, livable neighborhoods is the basis every program and project Groundwork undertakes. By accomplishing organizational goals through education, community service, and partnerships, Groundwork is improving the lives of our residents and the future of our neighborhoods.