named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Green Team
Youth employment and environmental stewardship program training local youth in urban gardening, tree planting, and habitat restoration across Buffalo
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
- Community Food Security Support through Produce DonationDonates fresh produce grown in program gardens—approximately 400 pounds—to address food insecurity in Buffalo neighborhoods, linking urban agriculture efforts with community nutrition needs.
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Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 1 activity
- Community Land Revitalization and Green Space DevelopmentTransforms vacant and underutilized public land into productive green spaces through community collaboration, including the installation and repair of garden beds, planting of native species, and revitalization of parks and community gardens across Buffalo. Projects include the Canisius East and West Lots, Agape Church Gardens, and Jefferson Northland Gardens.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
- Environmental Education for YouthEngages children in hands-on environmental education activities, including learning how to sort household items for reuse, recycling, or composting, and participating in sustainable farming and gardening practices to foster environmental stewardship.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Organizational Leadership and Capacity BuildingStrengthens organizational capacity through strategic leadership appointments, such as naming Patti Green as President to guide growth and expand community impact.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$86K
Contributions & grants$86K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$88K
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Salaries & benefits$74K
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balance sheet
Total assets$127K
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Net assets$127K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -27.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| RACHEAL TARAPACKI | EMPLOYEE | 20 | $35K |
board members · 9
- DAVID HAHN BAKER — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID HAHN-BAKER — BOARD MEMBER
- DONNA LATHAM EDWARDS — BOARD MEMBER
- EBONY ROSS — BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZABETH SCHAEFER — BOARD MEMBER
- GEOVAIRA HERNANDEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK DABNEY — BOARD MEMBER
- MATT AUSTIN — BOARD MEMBER
- THOMAS PAWLAK III — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Agape Church Partner — Collaborated with Groundwork Buffalo to expand and repair garden beds at Agape Church Gardens.
- Mayor Summer Youth Program Partner — Partnered with Groundwork Buffalo to employ youth in the Green Team program for summer environmental projects.
- Patti Green Partner — President of Groundwork Buffalo, bringing leadership in community sustainability and local food systems.
- local partners Partner — Collaborates with local partners to implement sustainable solutions for urban revitalization.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Farm-to-Fork Community Health Model 54 orgsmethodology: farm-to-forkBy linking local seasonal food production directly to community consumption, we improve community health and support local farms because accessible, fresh food increases nutritional intake and strengthens regional food systems.shared approach: Community-Led Food Systems →
- Community-Driven Revitalizationmethodology: community-drivenBy engaging residents, families, and local partners in co-designing and leading greening projects, we produce sustainable neighborhood change because local ownership increases project relevance, long-term maintenance, and community pride.
- Youth Employment as Environmental Stewardshipmethodology: youth-employment-and-environmental-stewardshipBy employing and training youth in urban greening work, we produce both skill development and environmental impact because hands-on participation fosters responsibility, employability, and lasting community engagement.