Groundwork Outreach, a Dallas-based nonprofit specializing in data-driven community engagement, is proud to announce the launch of Community Connections for Older Adults—a collaborative outreach campaign designed to connect residents age 60+ (and their caregivers) with critical aging-related resources.

Groundwork DFW, a nonprofit committed to advancing access to opportunity through data-driven community engagement, has officially rebranded as Groundwork Outreach. The updated name, logo, and website URL—now www.GroundworkOutreach.org—align with the organization’s broader reach and vision for continued growth.

Groundwork is expanding its mission to Houston, Texas!

Our first initiative focuses on partnering with Good Reason Houston to increase pre-K enrollment in the Sterling, Yates, and Austin feeder patterns.

In this Canvas Rebel interview, Marie Appel, CEO of Groundwork DFW, shares her journey from political organizing to founding a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening North Texas communities. She discusses the inspiration behind Groundwork DFW, the organization’s grassroots approach to community engagement, and her vision for creating lasting impact through data-driven, people-focused solutions.

Groundwork Outreach led a door-to-door canvassing campaign to help Dallas ISD families enroll their children in pre-K and kindergarten, reversing years of declining enrollment. This grassroots effort is building trust with parents while ensuring more Dallas students start school ready to succeed.