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2.16.2021 Gratitude, Mindfulness & Spring Semester

Gratitude for SusanWe want to offer our gratitude to Susan Oddsen for her years of service, knowledge sharing and dedication to school garden programs.  This month Susan made the difficult decision to resign from her position…
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1.19.21 Growing Greens & Nutrition Mission

Greenhouse GrowingOur winter crop of plants are off to an amazing start in the greenhouse.  Over winter break we were able to gift greens and/or basil plants to over fifty families through the School District of La…
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12.22.2020 Season’s Greetings

Season's Greetings Sending you and yours wishes for a healthy holiday season.  As the year winds down we reflect on the many things we have to be grateful for in 2020.  Your support is at the…
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12.10.2020 Kids Cooking Challenge Winners

Congratulations to the Winners of the First Kids Cooking Challenge We were blown away by the unique ways the Kids Cooking Challenge participants made healthy meals with their mystery ingredients.  Fifty-two teams rose to the challenge…
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12.1.2020 It’s a Big Day!

Today is #GivingTuesdayGiving Tuesday is a global generosity movement.  Funds donated to nonprofits on Tuesday, December 1st have the potential to be matched with 7 million dollars.  Last year GROW received $1000 in matching funds! …
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11.25.2020 Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at GROW.  In the midst of a year to remember we find we have so much to be thankful for.  Just a few of the things include: bountiful…
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11.17.2020 Kids Cooking Challenge

Kids Cooking ChallengeEveryone wins when you combine great kids with fun and fresh produce! GROW is providing the opportunity for kids to get creative in the kitchen for a chance to win a Kitchen Goods…
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11.05.2020 Gratitude for Nutrition Staff & Donations Doubled!

Grateful For School Nutrition StaffOur wonderful outdoor growing season has now come to an end and all of our GROW staff, interns and volunteers are incredibly thankful for our healthy gardens that produced hundreds of pounds of…
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10.29.2020 Cultural Connections Thank You & Only Two More Days

Thank You Cultural Connections Guest SpeakersOur neighbors Boa Xiong & family, PaHoua Vang, Puja Metah and Leila A. gave students insight into different cultural growing practices and recipes during our fall "Cultural Connections Lessons".  We…
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10.20.20 Season Reflections & Opportunity to Double Your Impact

Season ReflectionsOur gardens flourished over the growing season.  This success was possible through the contributions of many dedicated volunteers and interns and of course our talented operations director, Linda leading the workforce.  Even the three…
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