NOLA Day 2: By Chloe Wright So far, the past two days have already been amazing. Even though they are long, tiring days, I’m so proud of what we have already accomplished. Yesterday, I had the privilege of working on Garden on Mars run by Ms. Janette. She is almost 75 years old and has this burning passion to help her community in the ninth ward have sustainable gardens … [Read more...] about Grow Dat
NOLA Day 2: By Maddie Stowe Today was another great day of community service and touring a new part of New Orleans. We started out the morning eating breakfast then heading to Grow Dat Youth Farm to learn about sustainable urban gardening. We spent the morning harvesting collard greens and kale along with transplanting young cucumber plants into the ground. Grow Dat was … [Read more...] about An “Incredible” Day
First Day in NOLA By Jounee Rodney As I listened to Jeanette (founder of Garden on Mars) and Burnell (store owner of Burnell’s grocery store) speak about the vision they had for the Lower 9th Ward, it opened my eyes to the reality that one person really can make a difference. Jeanette has five gardens that she regulates on her own with the help of volunteers from different … [Read more...] about Inspiration From the 9th Ward
Garden on Mars Today was my first day of service of my last Bear Breaks trip, and it was certainly a day to remember. I am on the trip to New Orleans, Louisianna focusing on community revitalization. Today, our team spent the day in the Lower Ninth Ward, serving at a small urban gardening project called Garden on Mars. The Garden is run by an energetic, spunky woman named … [Read more...] about Average People with Above Average Dreams
Let's Focus in on Community Revitalization "It takes a village to raise a child." A child's zip code shouldn't determine his or her destiny, but today, the neighborhood they are raised in may impact their growth and outcomes in many ways. How can a child focus in school if their core needs are not being met? It is tough to maintain good health, get an education, or reach … [Read more...] about Bringing the Bears Back to the Bayou!