We have begun a partnership to create a community organic garden here in Compton. This projects will allow us to create a few jobs for young adults as well as promote health in our community – both we are really excited about!
This was one of those “God working” unplanned things that He has directed us into! He open amazing doors through:
- We answered a Craigslist ad to use an overgrown-vacant lot for free, as long as it becomes an organic garden.
- One of our team member’s pastor's wife happens to be getting a PhD degree in church leadership with a focus on community gardening! She needs to create a community garden and is now our main partner!
- This idea fits into our plans to create jobs via local micro businesses.
- We hosted our first work day to clean-up the lot and had very positive reception from the community. We even met some potential community board members!
- A church next to the lot has a strong children's ministry and a director who’s very community development-minded. She’s been praying about growing her own vegetables. She’s offered to partner with us, share her facilities, and get her youth involved!
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| The vacant lot before the transformation began! |
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| Bob giving guidance to garden volunteers on the initial workday. |
Stay tuned for more details and stories soon!
-Mike
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