On Friday April 27th, I attended my very first GroundWork
Somerville Gala at the Armory. Complete with silent auction, Slumbrew tasting,
and opportunity to sign up for an energy audit for your home or apartment; this
even proved to be very far from a typical fundraiser!
As I roamed around the Armory, chatting with guests I
couldn’t help but notice a difference between this event and others I have
attended. For one, the age range was long and the demographic was diverse. I
love this! There is absolutely nothing worse than attending a fundraiser full
of all the same type of people…I usually only last an hour or so at these. Needless
to say, I enjoyed the GroundWork Gala right until closing time.
Mid-way through the event, kids took the stage and spoke
about their experiences with the organization. It was at this point that I
realized GroundWork Somerville is one of the most perfectly named groups in Somerville . Not only have
they, literally, laid the ground work by introducing people to the joy of
working directly with the earth through planting and recycling, but they have,
metaphorically, laid the ground work in the lives of the kids they have
influenced. These kids will now grow up with an understanding that this planet
is their home and they have the power and responsibility to care for it.
After brief comments from the Executive Director and Board
Members, a fundraising drive took place where the organization grabbed a few
thousand dollars from attendees raising their hands. Clearly (and wonderfully),
the room was filled with people who believe in the work this group does and is
willing to put their money where their mouth is.
If you would like more information on GroundWork Somerville,
please be sure to visit their website
or follow them on Twitter through their handle: @GWSomerville.
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