Groundwork Southcoast(GWSC) invests in the environmental leadership of youth and communities, building equity in Massachusetts’ south coast through environmental stewardship, food access, and workforce development. Working at the intersection of community, environmental, and climate resilience, GWSC empowers youth and community leadership through participatory-based service, skill-building, and career readiness in New Bedford and Fall River, MA. Through activities like community gardening, orchard management, green infrastructure, stormwater gardens, food access work, community engagement, and street beautification, we empower Green Team youth to make a tangible impact in their communities while gaining leadership skills and career-readiness. 

GWSC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so your sponsorship is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You will receive a receipt acknowledging your contribution once payment is processed. 

Harvest Bash is GWSC’s premier annual fundraising event and autumn celebration, attended by community members, organizational partners and allies, representatives from local municipalities, our Board of Directors, our community gardeners, Green Team youth, and their families. Local elected officials are invited to attend as well. Harvest Bash features a cash bar, appetizers, music, raffle items, and heartfelt stories shared by our Green Team members, all of whom are deeply involved in our work. Harvest Bash 2024 will be held on Thursday, November 7th from 5-8 PM at Hatch Street Studios (90 Hatch St, New Bedford, MA). 

Sponsorships can be acknowledged publicly as 'anonymous,' should you choose to do so.  

Please contact Gianna Sollitto, Development & Communications Manager, with any questions: gsollitto@groundworksouthcoast.org, (774) 202-9814.

For our form to purchase general admission tickets, click here.