CommunityCare

CommunityCare recognizes, rewards, and equips residents to participate in vacant lot maintenance and beautification as community stewards.  More about this project >

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Erie Community Gardens

Environment Erie sees lots as unique to each neighborhood and thinks that each lot should represent a neighborhood’s organization and vision. The lot pictured here is the result of collaborating on a vacant structure demolition project.  More about this project >

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Muskegon Lot Clean-up and Beautification

Muskegon County Land Bank Authority is collaborating with AmeriCorps to maintain land bank owned lots and houses in a large target zone. Here, an AmeriCorps member directs volunteers in clearing this space. They advise organizations starting out in this work to begin slowly and build sustainably.  More about this project >

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Green Guard Stewardship Program

Heartland Conservation Alliance operates a stewardship program that provides training and funding to neighborhood groups. Together, they build capacity and restore community assets, like this outdoor classroom for a local high school.  More about this project >

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