Groundwork supports young people living in high poverty urban communities as they develop their strengths, skills, talents an ... d competencies through effective experiential learning and work programs. Groundwork is based in East New York an under-resourced community in eastern Brooklyn. Our goal is for the young people who grow up in the neighborhoods we serve to have the same chance of a good life as young people who did not grow up there. For us, a good life means that, as an adult, you can answer “yes” to the following questions: • “Are you happy?” • “Do you feel financially and physically secure?” • “Have you been able to make real choices about the course of your life?” read more