Community-Centric Fundraising on the Farm
Greetings! I’m thrilled to invite you to share a meal with us during Chefs in the Garden on September 15 and/or September 22. Each bite will delight your palate and underscore the profound connection between sustainable agriculture and healthy, vibrant communities....
Growing Hope Awards Inaugural Sprout Grants to Empower Community Gardens in Ypsilanti
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ayanfe Jamison Garden Manager [email protected] 734-786-8401 Growing Hope Awards Inaugural Sprout Grants to Empower Community Gardens in Ypsilanti Ypsilanti, MI, August 22, 2024–Growing Hope is proud to announce the recipients of...
Staff Stories: Marceline Jones
Dear Growing Hope Community, August 8th marked the last day of our eight-week Summer Teen Leadership Program! Over the past eight weeks, 12 Ypsilanti teens joined us as part of our farm staff for an intensive summer program of farm work and workshops on food justice,...
National Farmers Market Week 2024
Happy National Farmers Market Week! National Farmers Market Week is more than just a celebration; it is a testament to the enduring importance of local farmers markets in fostering community, promoting health, and advancing food sovereignty. In Ypsilanti, the farmers...
Chefs in the Garden 2024
Growing Hope Announces Return of Chefs in the Garden Fundraiser with Two-Night Dinner Series YPSILANTI, Mich. (July 2024) - Growing Hope is thrilled to announce the return of the beloved Chefs in the Garden fundraiser, set to take place on Sept. 15, 2024, and Sept....
Reclaiming our Connection to the Land
Greetings, In the heart of Ypsilanti, a small, vibrant, diverse community, we are reimagining the food system and building a reality where everyone can access fresh, local, and nutritious food. We are reclaiming our connection to the land. If you’ve ever heard me talk...
Fireside Chats with Disadvantaged Farmers
Happy Pride! On a Friday afternoon in early spring, I joined several farmers and advocates for a “Fireside Chat” with Michigan Representative Elissa Slotkin and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. The Secretary shared updates about avian flu, the farm bill, and...
2024 Teen Leadership After School Program Highlights
Thursday, May 16 marked the last day of the after-school program for our Teen Leadership Program. We wanted to take a moment to share some of the highlights from the past eight months and recognize all of the hard work done by our young food justice leaders! ...
Food is a Human Right
Greetings Community You may have noticed us using the phrase “Food is a Human Right” more frequently as we talk about our work. This statement is simple, but deep, and deserves more attention. It’s not only about acquiring the minimum ration of calories. The right to...
Happy Earth Month!
Happy Earth Month! While turning compost on our farm a week ago, I took a moment to really take in my environment. Our farm is on one of the busiest streets in the city, just a few blocks from downtown, yet in these moments, surrounded by nature, I felt stillness,...