Groundwork Lawrence is a nonprofit organization that works to regenerate, improve, and manage the physical environment in Lawrence, Massachusetts through community partnerships. Lawrence has a population of over 77,000 people, mostly Latino residents, with high rates of poverty and low rates of homeownership. Groundwork Lawrence engages the community through projects like community gardens, green spaces, and increasing access to fresh food, with a goal of promoting environmental, economic, and social well-being in the city.

1. Groundwork Lawrence
Sustainability on Main Street

2. Groundwork Lawrence - Mission
₋ To bring about the sustained
regeneration, improvement and
management of the physical
environment
₋ by developing community-based
partnerships which
₋ empower people, businesses and
organizations to
₋ promote environmental,
economic and social
well-being

3. Lawrence, Massachusetts
• 25 miles North of Boston
• 7 square miles
• 77,657 residents
• 3 Rivers
• 40+ Parks
• 1 grocery store

4. Lawrence, Massachusetts
• 74% Latino
• 38% foreign born
• 29% under 18 years old
• 29% below poverty line
• 30% homeownership
• $32,851 median
household income

5. 5

6. Community Engagement
& Planning

7. Brook Street Lots

9. Giuffrida Lots

10. Giuffrida Place Garden

11. Transforming Places

12. Fresh Food Access

13. Fresh Food Access

14. Youth Engagement & Education

15. Community Events & Partnerships

16. Community Events & Partnerships

17. Thank You
Lesly Medina
Groundwork Lawrence
lmedina@groundworklawrence.org
www.groundworklawrence.org