We are incredibly grateful for the support of Green Corn Project. The garden bed that they helped us install at our family shelter Abri Lumiere this year has been bringing a lot of joy and fulfilment to our residents. Our shelter receives immigrant families from all over the world who have been forced to leave their country to seek a safer and better life. For those parents and children who’ve had to leave everything behind, tending our garden has been a way to get grounded again and feel connected to their new home. It’s been an opportunity to care for their own soul and body. It’s also been giving them a sense of self-sufficiency, which is the primary mission of our shelter. We are very thankful for Green Corn Project for bringing such a tool of empowerment to our shelter residents. Sarah Gallitre with Casa Marianella:
“Immense gratitude to Green Corn Project for sowing the seeds of hope and nourishment with this incredible garden for our shelter. Your generosity will feed both bodies and souls. Thank you!” – Posada Esperanza
“Wow – 4 pounds of veggies from our spring garden! Thanks Green Corn Project!” -Daniel and Olga
“Working in the garden clears my head and relaxes me. Thanks to Green Corn Project helping me with a garden, I now control my diabetes through my diet.” – Ada Bolden
“Green Corn Project led a team of volunteers and teachers in garden preparation and constructing new raised planter beds. Radishes, eggplant, snap peas, onions, and carrot seeds were planted with the help of the 2-3 year olds during their outdoor learning time today. A big thanks to Green Corn Project for their years of support!” – Paula Barton, Site Director-San Jacinto, UT Child Development Center.
“Thanks to GCP, the ASPIRE families were able to enjoy fresh veggies and herbs all year! The tomato and cucumber plants were a HUGE hit and with all the rain the garden did amazing!” -Oddett Garza-Weatherspoon, Adult Education Coordinator, ASPIRE Family Literacy
“The garden is going great. It has transformed our campus and my class is now very popular. On a daily basis, kids are working, planning, and eating things straight from the garden. Our students believe that Vista carrots are the best carrots, Vista has the best radishes, and string beans are now a snack. We are so excited for the next garden season. I want to do three beds that represent the continents of Asia, Africa, and South America. We are doing one bed that used the Native American 3 sisters method and two North American beds. We are also planning a small flower garden.” – Neeley J. Bornstein, MA Ed LBD, Student Support Specialist, KIPP Austin Vista
Testimonials
We are incredibly grateful for the support of Green Corn Project. The garden bed that they helped us install at our family shelter Abri Lumiere this year has been bringing a lot of joy and fulfilment to our residents. Our shelter receives immigrant families from all over the world who have been forced to leave their country to seek a safer and better life. For those parents and children who’ve had to leave everything behind, tending our garden has been a way to get grounded again and feel connected to their new home. It’s been an opportunity to care for their own soul and body. It’s also been giving them a sense of self-sufficiency, which is the primary mission of our shelter. We are very thankful for Green Corn Project for bringing such a tool of empowerment to our shelter residents. Sarah Gallitre with Casa Marianella:
“Immense gratitude to Green Corn Project for sowing the seeds of hope and nourishment with this incredible garden for our shelter. Your generosity will feed both bodies and souls. Thank you!” – Posada Esperanza
“Working in the garden clears my head and relaxes me. Thanks to Green Corn Project helping me with a garden, I now control my diabetes through my diet.” – Ada Bolden
“Green Corn Project led a team of volunteers and teachers in garden preparation and constructing new raised planter beds. Radishes, eggplant, snap peas, onions, and carrot seeds were planted with the help of the 2-3 year olds during their outdoor learning time today. A big thanks to Green Corn Project for their years of support!” – Paula Barton, Site Director-San Jacinto, UT Child Development Center.
“Thanks to GCP, the ASPIRE families were able to enjoy fresh veggies and herbs all year! The tomato and cucumber plants were a HUGE hit and with all the rain the garden did amazing!” -Oddett Garza-Weatherspoon, Adult Education Coordinator, ASPIRE Family Literacy
“The garden is going great. It has transformed our campus and my class is now very popular. On a daily basis, kids are working, planning, and eating things straight from the garden. Our students believe that Vista carrots are the best carrots, Vista has the best radishes, and string beans are now a snack. We are so excited for the next garden season. I want to do three beds that represent the continents of Asia, Africa, and South America. We are doing one bed that used the Native American 3 sisters method and two North American beds. We are also planning a small flower garden.” – Neeley J. Bornstein, MA Ed LBD, Student Support Specialist, KIPP Austin Vista