Groundwork Hudson Valley's - 2019 Urban River Party

Please join us to support Groundwork's mission to create sustainable environmental change in our neighborhoods through community-based partnerships that promote equity, youth leadership and economic opportunity. This fun and festive event also celebrates our three very distinguished honorees:

Mayor Mike Spano - As the recipient of our Government Leader Award, Mayor Spano has been supporting the work of Groundwork Hudson Valley for the past eight years. Mayor Spano has been a leader in championing environmental improvements for city residents, who has dedicated his life to standing up as a caring voice for Yonkers families, businesses, organizations and communities.

Bank of America - As the recipient of our Business Leader Award, Bank of America is being recognized for its deep commitment to supporting equitable solutions that help vulnerable communities grow and prosper. Companies embedded in their local community like Bank of America, value these partnerships and commit sustainable resources year after year. We are grateful to Bank of America for its leadership support of Groundwork Hudson Valley over the past five years.

Renee Milligan- As the recipient of our Community Leader Award, Renee Milligan has been a community advocate and activist for social justice issues in the Yonkers community for over 20 years. Through her advocacy and support for the Yonkers Greenway over the past ten years, Renee epitomizes the community leadership which defines Groundwork's approach to solving local environmental challenges.