Causes: Agricultural Programs, Children & Youth, Environment, Food, Garden Clubs, Nutrition, Youth Development - Agricultural
Mission: GRuB is a grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to nourishing a strong community by empowering people and growing good food.
Results: After successfully running our youth employment program for the past 13+ years, we are excited to take things to the next level. GRuB is co-creating a pilot project with Matt Grant, principal of Olympia High School, where disengaged students will come to GRuB for part of their school day. These students will experience the transformational outcomes of the GRuB employment program at the GRuB Farm while earning high school credit. If this initial pilot project is successful, OHS and other interested area high schools will begin engaging their students within this innovative model at their own sites. Students, principals, educators, and superintendents are all showing great interest in the venture. They know their schools have hundreds of students who are incredible young people looking to find their voice and direction. We know at GRuB that what these students need is to be a part of meaningful change in their community. Mallorie, a GRuB crew member says it so clearly:“If I had not gotten this job, I would have remained a person in the community who only watches great things happen instead of making them happen. ”-Mallorie, 2010 CrewmemberWe believe GRuB is poised to make a huge impact in our community. For us to do that, we must STRETCH as an organization, grow outside the boundaries of our bountiful farm, touch and involve other groups and organizations who are excited about working to create social change.
Target demographics: Low-income youth and families in Thurston & Mason Counties.
Direct beneficiaries per year: We work we 30+ youth each year in our employment program, 300-400 individuals through our garden-building program, and 500-700 students through our education program.
Geographic areas served: Thurston & Mason Counties
Programs: Our programs include:Cultivating Youth -- GRuB has formed partnerships with local schools and youth agencies to employ high school students on our urban farm, engage middle school students in ongoing field trips and host one-time visits to the GRuB farm for pre K - 8 students. Our work with youth is meaningful, relationship-rich, and context-driven. Kitchen Garden Project -- Each spring and summer, KGP staff & volunteers build dozens of raised-bed gardens for qualifying families at their homes. Garden recipients receive 3 raised beds, a trellis, fertile soil, seeds, starts, a gardening guide, and the opportunity to work with a garden mentor.
Mission: GRuB is a grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to nourishing a strong community by empowering people and growing good food.
Results: After successfully running our youth employment program for the past 13+ years, we are excited to take things to the next level. GRuB is co-creating a pilot project with Matt Grant, principal of Olympia High School, where disengaged students will come to GRuB for part of their school day. These students will experience the transformational outcomes of the GRuB employment program at the GRuB Farm while earning high school credit. If this initial pilot project is successful, OHS and other interested area high schools will begin engaging their students within this innovative model at their own sites. Students, principals, educators, and superintendents are all showing great interest in the venture. They know their schools have hundreds of students who are incredible young people looking to find their voice and direction. We know at GRuB that what these students need is to be a part of meaningful change in their community. Mallorie, a GRuB crew member says it so clearly:“If I had not gotten this job, I would have remained a person in the community who only watches great things happen instead of making them happen. ”-Mallorie, 2010 CrewmemberWe believe GRuB is poised to make a huge impact in our community. For us to do that, we must STRETCH as an organization, grow outside the boundaries of our bountiful farm, touch and involve other groups and organizations who are excited about working to create social change.
Target demographics: Low-income youth and families in Thurston & Mason Counties.
Direct beneficiaries per year: We work we 30+ youth each year in our employment program, 300-400 individuals through our garden-building program, and 500-700 students through our education program.
Geographic areas served: Thurston & Mason Counties
Programs: Our programs include:Cultivating Youth -- GRuB has formed partnerships with local schools and youth agencies to employ high school students on our urban farm, engage middle school students in ongoing field trips and host one-time visits to the GRuB farm for pre K - 8 students. Our work with youth is meaningful, relationship-rich, and context-driven. Kitchen Garden Project -- Each spring and summer, KGP staff & volunteers build dozens of raised-bed gardens for qualifying families at their homes. Garden recipients receive 3 raised beds, a trellis, fertile soil, seeds, starts, a gardening guide, and the opportunity to work with a garden mentor.
2016 Elliott Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98502
360-753-5522
Children & Youth
Olympia
