GreenWorks Program
GreenWorks Program
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GreenWorks is a paid summer workforce and mentorship program, led by Cole’s Foundation in partnership with Hope By Hope Inc., that provides young people with hands-on job experience while giving back to the Louisville community through lawn care and outdoor maintenance services.
Participants work in supervised youth crews providing lawn care services, learning job skills, teamwork, time management, and responsibility—while earning income and working toward future goals.
Program Registration
Program Registration
Applicants must be at least 14 years old. Registration is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Book A Lawn Service
Book A Lawn Service
We offer Lawn maintenance, Weed Pulling, Shrub Trimming and Trash/Leaf Removal.
Additional Information & Work Schedules
Additional Information & Work Schedules
✅ Ages 14–18 welcome
✅ Free rides available to and from job sites
Program Cycles
Cycle 1: June 1 – June 28
Cycle 2: June 29 – July 26
Work Schedule & Pay
Workdays: Sundays, Tuesdays & Thursdays
Service Hours: Between 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM, weather permitting (9am-3pm on sunday)
Training Sessions: Tuesdays & Thursdays (12pm - 1pm)
Weekly Hours: Typically 5 -10 hours max (Additional shifts may be available by choice)
Weekly pay: $10/hour base + performance bonuses
Overtime Pay: $15/hour (if approved)
Program Policies
Program Policies
Participants will be added to a group chat used for:
Job bookings
Pick‑up & drop‑off coordination
Schedule updates
Weather or location changes
No‑Show Policy
Youth must provide at least 1–2 hours’ notice if unable to attend a scheduled shift.
After a second no‑show without proper notice, participation will be terminated.
Equipment Donations
Equipment Donations
To successfully launch the program in June, we are seeking monetary donations and equipment donations including:
Push lawnmowers
Weed eaters
Leaf blowers
Gas cans
Shears
Safety equipment (gloves, goggles, ear protection)
Your support will directly help young people gain job skills, responsibility, and pride, while also improving the appearance, safety, and care of our neighborhood.
Donor Benefits
All donations are tax deductible, and a receipt will be provided.
In addition to a tax receipt, donors may receive free lawn services based on donation tier (see tiers below).
Adopt-a-Block Sponsorship
Adopt-a-Block Sponsorship
The Adopt‑A‑Block Sponsorship allows organizations to sponsor free lawn care services for a defined block or neighborhood while directly supporting paid youth employment, workforce training, and mentorship led by Cole’s Foundation in partnership with Hope By Hope Inc. Youth crews provide routine lawn care services while gaining hands‑on job experience, responsibility, and community pride.
All sponsorships are tax deductible
An invoice will be issued once site scope is confirmed
Sponsorship services are scheduled after invoice payment and based on program availability
Sponsor Recognition
Logo/name recognition on our website & social media
On‑site thank‑you signage during service days (custom yard signs for the neighborhood serviced)
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