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Urban 1/4 acre food farm serving folks of modest means
ORGANIZATION: Growing Hope Gardens
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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DONATE TO THIS
ORGANIZATION -
53 people are interested

Join GROWING HOPE GARDENS, 10-noon every TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS for vegetable seedling planting and transplanting, mulching, composting, watering and harvesting at our urban, organic food farm.
We lead and sustain 17 organic food gardens and a 1/4 acre farm, available to 3200 residents of under resourced communities.
Children with caretaker welcomed. Teen drop off possible if pre-arranged. Wear closed toe shoes, long pants and your smile!
NOTE : Please refrain from using the driveway or parking in the driveway of 2033 Virginia. Let us respect the privacy of the residents who live there and help them in being able to come and go unencumbered by the visiting Urban Farm guest's vehicles. Do park at Virginia Ave Park or at a meter on Pico. Thanks for your help on this matter!
Corporate volunteering groups welcomed! GROUPS: please email to make arrangement: carolyn@growinghopegardens.org
We look forward to meeting you at the farm!
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About Growing Hope Gardens
Location:
2033 Virginia Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404, US
Mission Statement
We create and support onsite, organic, regenerative and food gardens with residents of affordable housing and homeless shelters.
Description
Since 2019, and in partnership with Community Corporation of Santa Monica , Safe Place for Youth, Holos Communities and The People Concern , Growing Hope Gardens successfully opened and expanded 15 urban, organic, regenerative resident food gardens and fruit trees, and a 1/4 acre farm, at distinct affordable housing and homeless shelter properties in Los Angeles County
All of the resident food gardens are supported with our bi-monthly maintenance visits, with the goals of helping the gardens thrive and, increasing onsite resident knowledge and stewardship. This approach maximizes chances of success at growing food and supports resident engagement.
Educational signage informing how harvest, care, nutritional content, and suggested use is placed each season in the gardens. We also support the increase in plant-based knowledge with our online portal.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2033 Virginia AvenueSanta Monica, CA 90404
DATE POSTED
December 28, 2024
SKILLS
- Farming
- Botany
- Gardening
- Fundraising
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- 2 hours
- long pants, sun protection and close toe shoes
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 50+
- Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park) or at organization location(s)
- Donation required
- we kindly request a donation to help us sustain our efforts and expand our impact of $45-75/person