Groundwork Jacksonville (GWJax) is leading the design and community engagement of the Emerald Trail, a 30-mile trail and linear park system connecting 14 neighborhoods surrounding Jacksonville’s urban core.
Your Gift Connects Our City … and so much more!
The generosity of individuals, corporations and grant-making organizations enables GWJax to deliver on our vision of the Emerald Trail. This transformative transportation and economic development project will create unprecedented opportunities while offering a myriad of workforce development, environmental, social and wellness benefits. Financial gifts of all sizes increase GWJax’s capacity for:
- Emerald Trail Planning, Design, Beautification and Maintenance
- Urban Creek Restoration
- CREST - Community Restoration Environmental Stewardship Training
- Public Art and Recreational Amenities
- Workforce Development and Home Preservation Strategies
- Engaging residents and stakeholders
- Neighborhood Revitalization Plans
Two Donor Pathways Are Available
One-time and Monthly Giving
Every gift is an encouragement to the GWJax team. The collective impact of these dollars is significant and greatly appreciated. Recurring gifts provide a base of financial support that allows GWJax to meet operational and program needs while planning trail design and future enhancements.
Become a Trailblazer
Trailblazers are annual donors beginning at the Contributor Level of $1500. These visionaries recognize the role of private philanthropy in creating a world-class trail system. Learn more about this leadership giving program HERE.
Learn more by reading the most recent GWJax Annual Report.
Thank You to Our Leadership Donors
JoAnn Tredennick and Jack Meeks
Friends of Springfield
State of Florida
Rushton and Charles Callaghan
