Young lives deserve more room to grow.
the Good Ground brings people, knowledge and purposeful business together around one mission: Improving the Lives of Young Children and Youth.
Good ground is something we build together.
Children grow within families, relationships and communities. Our work is about strengthening the support around them—and helping more people turn their desire to help into something practical.
That means learning from research, making room for different experiences and building opportunities that connect early development, learning, life skills and the path toward adulthood.
One person’s conviction. An invitation to many.
Thomas E. Coleman began the Good Ground with a determination to put his experience, work and resources behind young lives. The idea is bigger than one person: parents, caregivers, educators, businesses and neighbors each have something to bring.
A place for your part in the work.
You do not have to start a program to make a contribution. Find the connection that makes sense for you.
What is The Village?
The Village is our free community for parents, caregivers, educators and others who want to share knowledge, find support and help improve young lives. Visit The Village to explore the community.
Can I apply for a community website?
Qualifying individuals, businesses and organizations can discuss a professionally designed website for a mission-aligned initiative. Website access requires a separate application, review and approval; it is not automatic with membership.
How can my business or organization help?
Bring expertise, services, practical resources or a useful introduction. Tell us what interests you, and we can discuss how your capabilities could connect with the mission.
You have something to bring.
A skill. A useful connection. Time to give. A program you want to help build. There is more than one way to stand behind young lives.