GROW is only able to connect youth to healthy food and nature through the involved commitment of our community to support this mission. Staff and board members are grateful to recognize the following for supporting our work:
CORPORATE SPONSORS
Our corporate sponsors allow us to continue to focus on growth and exploring ways to reach more youth! Their dedication to the health and wellness of children in the area is appreciated.
VOLUNTEER GROUPS & INDIVIDUALS
State Bank of La Crosse Employees
Diaryland Power Employees
Viterbo Service Saturdays Groups
SAP Employees
Kujak Orthodontic Employees
Bimbo Bakery Employees
WWTC Student Volunteer Group
Anthem Blue Crosse Blue Shield Employees
We have a number of dedicated volunteers who show up to tend to and maintain the gardens, assist with school garden lessons and help with special events to build and maintain gardens. Each of you make a difference!
BUSINESSES
Businesses who sponsor our programs through donations and supporting employee volunteer days make our programs and projects possible.
OTHER
The Buildings and Grounds Department of La Crosse School District
ReNew Project/Habitat for Humanity
Seed Library
Soak It Up!
Deep Roots Community Farm
Farm 2 School
Coulee Region Farm2School (CRF2S) works collaboratively with Grow on school garden efforts in the La Crosse School District. School gardens are an important component of a comprehensive farm to school program, and directly support the CRF2S vision: Coulee Region Farm2School strives to offer all Coulee Region students access to fresh, locally grown foods and educational experiences that foster understanding of where their food comes from and how their food choices impact their bodies, the environment and their community. Farm2School links lunchrooms, classrooms, farms and gardens to benefit students, schools, local farmers and our community.
~ Maggie Smith, CHES, CPST, La Crosse County Health Department
The School Nutrition Department of the La Crosse School District
The School Nutrition Department is pleased to work collaboratively together with Grow La Crosse staff to expand & develop gardens in the School District of La Crosse. Together, we are more efficient and can utilize resources effectively. We achieve joint goals of increasing the amount of garden produce in school meals.
~ Joni M. Ralph, RD, CD, Former Supervisor of School Nutrition Programs