GWB changes lives of young people through job training in environmental stewardship, urban planning, and neighborhood investment. The mission of Groundwork Buffalo is to build sustainable urban environments in Greater Buffalo by engaging and empowering families and communities, including youth, in re-generating and connecting with natural infrastructure and the built environment. As the local affiliate of the Groundwork USA Network, we have the support of the National Park Service and the Environmental Protection Agency, and leverage the resources, methods and demonstrated successes of a national network of Groundwork Trusts working to improve their environment, economy and quality of life through local action.