Sow Resiliency in Our Community

Sow Resiliency in Our Community

A group of long-time Growing Hope supporters pledged $50,000 in matching funds for our Sowing Resiliency Spring Fundraising Campaign. To meet this match, we will need help from all of our supporters. With a donation of  $50, $250, or $500, together we can support our...

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COVID-19: Our Response

COVID-19: Our Response

Growing Hope is committed to using our urban farm and resources to provide emergency food and support. Please read on for some of the ways we are responding and adapting to the needs of our community. We are increasing production on the Growing Hope Urban Farm. Though...

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Hope Sprouts: Spring 2020

Hope Sprouts: Spring 2020

Your support allows Growing Hope to educate and inspire youth of all ages around growing and preparing fresh food. Because of you, we worked with 330 youth in 2019, teaching them gardening and cooking skills as well as how they can more fully participate in their...

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We’re Hiring!

We’re Hiring!

We're hiring for a Youth Programs Assistant to help with promoting and scheduling field trips to Growing Hope and prep and facilitate cooking and garden lessons in schools, after school programs, and summer camps. Growing Hope serves youth and schools in the Ypsilanti...

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Sow the Future 2020

Sow the Future 2020

Dear Growing Hope Supporter, As we sow seeds inside the hoop house and prepare our garden beds for the winter months ahead, the Growing Hope team is already looking forward to the next season of growth and opportunity. I approach this winter planning with such...

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Hope Sprouts: Fall 2019

Hope Sprouts: Fall 2019

In November of 2018, Growing Hope began welcoming applicants to our newly constructed and licensed shared-use kitchen, named the Growing Hope Incubator Kitchen. As part of our Ypsilanti Farmers MarketPlace, the kitchen is centrally located in downtown Ypsilanti,...

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Rooted in Hope, Growing into 2025

Dear Growing Hope Family, The turning of the year invites us to pause, reflect, and envision what lies ahead. As we step into 2025, we...

2024 Volunteer of the Year

Beloved Community, We’re thrilled to honor Francesca Williamson as our Volunteer of the Year! Francesca’s passion and tireless work have...

A Season for Reflection and Gratitude

Dear Friends, As we gather this week to share meals and stories with loved ones, let us take a moment to reflect not only on the food...