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- EIN 74-3091845
- info@growinghope.net
- (734) 786-8401
- PO Box 980129 Ypsilanti MI 48198 USA
- www.growinghope.net
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Children & Youth, Environment, Environmental Education, Food, Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, Youth Development Programs
Mission: Growing Hope's mission is to help people improve their lives and communities through gardening. We believe community- and school-based gardening is a powerful vehicle for education and empowerment.
Programs: Farmers markets: farmers market and farm stands in ypsilanti and wayne county aim to increase access to fresh and healthy food while supporting the local economy, growing small businesses, and fostering community development.
education: coordinates thousands of volunteers each year. Reaches thousands each year across washtenaw county and michigan through participation at numerous community events and fairs; through leadership in numerous coalitions including the ypsilanti health coalition, ypsilanti pride day, ypsi heritage festival, earth day festivals, washtenaw food policy council, michigan good food charter.
garden programs: supports home, school, and community gardens in southeast michigan by providing start-up training, education, and resources that help people grow their own food. Demonstration and training urban farm and gardens at the growing hope center is a destination for youth and adults to learn.
economic development - activities include an urban production farm, ypsiplanti garden supply retail products and services, healthy food access initiatives with corner stores, and training and business support for food system entrepreneurs. Youth & schools - involves classroom, after-school, and summer experiences for young people ages 3-18, focusing on nutrition-based garden education with low-income young people. Teen employment program focuses on developing mentors to younger youth. Healthy schools policy and school garden support create healthier environments.