News at Groundwork Denver

March 2008 – Porch Bulb Project

Groundwork Denver and the Porch Bulb Project are joining forces to reduce greenhouse gas emissions one porch  bulb at a time. With teams of volunteers, we are replacing incandescent porch bulbs with compact flourescent bulbs. The switch results in an immediate reduction of energy use by 75%. On April 19, we will be replacing 100 bulbs for Earth Day.

To bring the Porch Bulb Project to your neighborhood, volunteer or donate bulbs, please contact Julie Connor at julie.connor@groundworkdenver.org , or donate by clicking our donate button. To learn more about the Porch Bulb Project's results to date, visit www.porchbulbproject.org.

December 2007 – Solar America Showcase

Groundwork Denver and Northeast Denver Housing Center (NDHC) were selected by the Department of Energy (DOW) to be part of the Solar America Showcase. DOE will provide technical assistance to GWD and NDHC in the development of a 100 kW solar electric system for 80 units of low-income housing in the Whittier neighborhood of Denver.

The housing project is owned by NDHC and has already been upgraded with numerous energy efficiency and green building features. With the added photovoltaic systems, the project will become a model of sustainability in low-income housing. GWD will work with the team to promote the project as an education tool for the community and to provide training for local residents in photovoltaic sizing and installation.

November 2007 – Groundwork Denver is working with Groundwork UK on a bi-national climate change initiative. 

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November 2007 – Board Member Accepts New Position

Chris Wanifuchi, one of Groundwork Denver’s board members, accepted the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Asian Pacific Development Center. The APDC is a multi-faceted nonprofit organization providing a community mental health clinic, health promotion and education, youth programs and a multicultural Interpreters Bank for the Asian American and Pacific-Islander communities in Colorado.

September 2007 – New Web Site!

Groundwork Denver is proud to announce that you are viewing our new and improved web site! The new web site is part of the marketing services granted to our organization as the recipient of the Extreme Marketing Makeover for Nonprofits in January 2007.

September 2007 – New Board Members!

Groundwork Denver is proud to announce that we have added four new members to our Board of Directors. They are Michael Mares, a partner with Walker-Dilworth LLC, William Williams III, director of staffing at The Children’s Hospital, Emily Hager, Marketing Manager for the Natural Resources Department for Denver-based law firm Holland & Hart LLP., and Christine Wanifuchi former CFO of YouthBiz and business operations expert.

September 2007 – Groundwork Denver Hosting Americorps NCCC Team

Groundwork Denver will be hosting an AmeriCorps*NCCC team of 10 young adults from September 11 through November 2, 2007. The team will be working on habitat restoration along the South Platte, in Lakewood Gulch, and in several of the City’s natural areas. The team will also visit 20 schools, assessing tree health and helping the students plant trees. In a unique project, the team will be assessing homes for their risk of lead poisoning and informing eligible residents where they can get their children tested for lead poisoning.

September 2007- North Denver News Article by W. Hawthorne

"Food Choices and Climate" [Click here to download pdf]

August 2007 – North Denver News Article by W. Hawthorne

“Beating Global Warming with Solar Power” [Click here to download pdf]

July 2007 – North Denver News Article by W. Hawthorne

“Can Northwest Denver Meet the Climate Challenge” [Click here to download pdf]

July 2007 – Newsletter of Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation Article by W. Hawthorne

“Lead Poisoning In Denver” [Click here to download pdf]

January 2007 – Groundwork Denver wins Extreme Marketing Makeover!

In January 2007, Groundwork Denver was selected from among several Denver nonprofits as the recipient of the annual Extreme Marketing Makeover for Nonprofits. Idée-Force, a Denver ad agency, sponsors the makeover and is providing Groundwork Denver with marketing services valued at $25,000. Groundwork Denver is excited about our new look!