Causes: Environment, Garden Clubs, Health, Mental Health, Military & Veterans Organizations, Veterans

Mission: Help veterans, first responders, disabled individuals, and their family members turn their lives around for the better

Target demographics: Veterans and first responders control, manage and overcome their issues related to their Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS); educate their family members

Direct beneficiaries per year: Thousands of veterans, first responders, and their family members. Provided food, clothing, toys, and other miscellaneous items to veterans, first responders, their family members, schools, and numerous nonprofit organizations. Twelve elementary schools are using the Aeroponic Tower Garden to teach student the importance of health and well being.

Geographic areas served: Georgia and other states if and when requested

Programs: Support Groups - we gather to promote purpose, healing, accountability and encourage the sharing of feelings, emotions and everyday issues affecting their personal and family lives. All male and female veterans are welcome! Groups meet in an open and confidential setting with the goal of developing a sense of wellness and self-worth. Project GROW (Gardening, Rehabilitation, Outreach, Wellness) - Project GROW pairs students and special needs individuals with military veterans and affords them the opportunity to obtain education and knowledge of the benefit of Aeroponic Tower Gardening. Participants receive instructions and knowledge on growing, selling and marketing their produce. Family Reinforcement - The program is designed to reach out to the wives and families of veterans, provide an open and confidential environment for conversation, sharing, mutual understanding, resources and support that addresses the spouse’s emotional and financial needs. Spouses will learn how to identify “triggers” and are taught “coping skills” that will help their veteran and themselves. Community Education (Military 101) - designed to teach civilians about military culture and lifestyle. The course provides awareness opportunities for business and government leaders and the general public. These presentations educate the public on veteran/family everyday lives, their leadership qualities, culture, and needs. Patriotism and a healthy understanding of a veterans’ life are precursors for communities to help local veterans succeed. Wellness - providing emotional and financial assistance to military families struggling to make ends meet, which improve morale and helps maintain a cohesive marriage/family environment, while the veteran is away. Improves the quality of the returning veterans of life. Community Assistance Project (CAP) - conduct periodic senior citizen outreach projects to assist with handyman services, yard work, painting, transportation, companion services, shopping, etc. to assist low- and moderate-income seniors in making necessary home repairs in order to improve living conditions and prevent their home from physical deterioration.