Groundwork Jacksonville, Inc. was established in 2014 as the city's nonprofit partner in building the Emerald Trail and restoring McCoys Creek and Hogans Creek. Groundwork Jacksonville is one of 21 Groundwork USA trusts in the country and the only trust in Florida.
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$147 Million-Dollar Federal Grant Awarded to the Emerald Trail
The City of Jacksonville, Groundwork Jacksonville (Groundwork) and the Jacksonville…
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Home Repair Program Half Way to Goal
The North Riverside Home Repair program recently completed the 25th home, which is more than halfway to the program’s initial goal of repairing 46 homes. Approximately $20,000 is being invested into each home, focusing on repairs that contribute to the health and safety of the residents.
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James M. Cox Foundation Awards Groundwork $500,000 Grant for Emerald Trail Design
Groundwork Jacksonville has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the…
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Baptist Health makes Strategic Investment in the Emerald Trail
“Building a healthier community happens one neighborhood and one individual at a time,” said Michael A. Mayo, DHA, FACHE, president and CEO of Baptist Health. “We chose to make a strategic investment in the LaVilla Link because we believe it will help people move more, connect more, learn more and enjoy more – all of which are important factors for helping foster greater health and well-being.”
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United Way Commits $10M to Housing for All People
Groundwork Jacksonville was honored to be part of the United…
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