News
Icing on the Cake – a Green Job!
Last week we found out that one of our former students is working full-time at the Blue River Waste Water Treatment Plant. Mario was in
January 20, 2014
News
Summer Internships Matter! Teen Employment Hits Record Lows
In 2000 39% of African-American teens held a summer job (a dismal statistic). In 2013 this number fell to 19%! Young people who work in
August 30, 2013
News
Green Works President Speaks at New Partners for Smart Growth Conference
Kate was featured in a panel session on Urban Forests. Kate spoke about Green Works and the benefits of getting urban youth involved in tree
February 7, 2013
News
Money Management Classes Begin with CITI Foundation Funding
For the 2nd year, CITI Foundation provided funding to Green Works for a money management class for our students. The eight week class covers topics
January 5, 2013
Events
Green Works Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary
Green Works celebrated our 5 year anniversary with a fundraising event at KCP&L. 125 attendees enjoyed Eco Elvis, interactive games with our students, local food
October 11, 2012
News
Service Day Held in Honor of Our 5 Year Anniversary
In celebration of our 5-year anniversary, Green Works held a service day where our students and volunteers planted trees on Brush Creek, planted a native
September 22, 2012
Publicity
Green Works Featured in the Kansas City Star Magazine
Green Works was featured in the Kansas City Star Magazine and founder Kate Corwin was interviewed about the history of Green Works and the internship
September 16, 2012
News
Green Works Receives Largest Audubon Grant of the Year
August 2012 – Green Works was awarded the largest Audubon TogetherGreen grant of 2012, a $50,000 Innovation Grant. With this grant, Green Works and our
July 1, 2012
Program highlights
Students Plant Native Flower Bed
Our new class of ECOS students spent a gorgeous fall afternoon planting a bed of native plants at the Brush Creek Community Center. The bed,
October 6, 2011
Publicity
National LISC Highlights The Work of Green Works
Green Works and the internship program are featured in the 2010 national LISC annual report. To read the feature, click here and then scroll down
May 20, 2011
News
Green Works Partners with Jack Johnson
August 16, 2010 Green Works was proud to be featured as a non-profit partner at the Jack Johnson concert in Kansas City. We had a
July 16, 2010
Program highlights
Shaking Up Recycling
Green Works received a grant from the MARC Solid Waste Management District to promote recycling and decrease solid waste in urban Kansas City. The Shake Up
February 27, 2010
