Look at what we have done just by the dedication, faith, and hard work of our AMAZING volunteers in just one year!

In 2009, we:
• Hosted approximately 300 individuals in sustainability classes and workshops,
• Developed 10 action groups with approximately 180 people/members in action groups,
• Connected with approximately 200 members that currently have a garden or participate in a community or school garden,
• Donated 6 tons (12,000 pounds) of produce gleaned from local citrus trees by volunte… Continue

Chip taught a very educational, down-to-earth, and FUN irrigation class on how to simply and easily install a drip irrigation. We received donated poly hose and a manual timer, but remaining parts were approximately $50. The system can easily be reconfigured to meet the needs of the garden.

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adapted from "Fighting for Survival: Healing the trauma of a broken community
through capacity building in Nuestro Barrio, Phoenix, AZ" by Wendy Reese



Nuestro Barrio is located southeast of downtown Phoenix. It encompasses Cuatro Milpas and Ann Ott neighborhoods as well as a portion of the former Golden Gate Barrio. Within Nuestro Barrio, 321 households remain with 102 privately owned vacant lots. Owner-occupied properties account for 55% of the residents. Approximately 40% of househol… Continue

I have to say, at 6:30 am as the sun was barely cresting the horizon, it's 48 degrees and I stood watching the participants warm-up while the Mayor exuded charm and humor (and much heckling), I was impressed and humbled that people would be willing to do something so insane for charity. The water was 64 degrees and as the swimmers came out, Christopher was right there in the lead kicking some major butt, just behind the Mayor and the cheater's from channel 5 (a certain news anchor can't swim so… Continue

Someone dumped a whole load of MDF in the alley behind my house. There are about 10 pieces of 18" x 5' and 3 or 4 pieces of different sizes. It is in relatively good shape, no water damage I can see. If you want it let me know and I'll send directions.