Garden Update 2020
How are the gardens you ask? They’re still growing with what they have, and appreciate the care they are able to receive. Things have been a little lonely...
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Supporting Educators and Students — #GivingTuesdayNow
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Supporting Educators and Students — #GivingTuesdayNow
Today for #GivingTuesdayNow, CommunityGrows is raising money...
Koshland and COVID-19
To our Neighbors and Friends,
We hope you are all doing well during this difficult time, and that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy.
At this time,...
Westside Court Workday!
Westside Court Apartments is a very engaging community with committed residents who are activating the outdoor shared spaces.
Westside courts is a pleasure to have in the...
6 Inspiring Women in Science for Women’s History Month
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’d like to share the stories of some inspiring women whose contributions have advanced the fields of STEM, biology, nutrition, childhood development, and environmental sciences. We applaud their hard work and commitment to bettering both their communities and the world!
DCYF awards multi-year grant for cultivating healthy youth!
We are so grateful and excited to be awarded a 5-year grant from the San Francisco Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families! This substantial grant will support our Seed to Mouth Garden Education Program, which teaches environmental and nutritional education using gardens as classrooms.
Today Is #GivingTuesday
We’ve had the privilege of serving the Western Addition and Hayes Valley neighborhoods for 23 years. Today we ask you to support the right of low-income youth and youth of color in San Francisco to learn from and enjoy the environment!
Thanksgiving at John Muir Elementary
On a rainy Saturday, November 19th, 2016 many organizations in the Western Addition came together to offer Thanksgiving to residents and families. The lunch included a program with youth from...
PUC Tours Rosa Parks Watershed Project
On a beautiful rainy Saturday, October 29, 2016, the Citizen Advisory Committee of the Public Utilities Commission lead a green infrastructure walking tour to see water catchment sites in the...
CG establishes Work-Site Wellness Policy!
Cultivating health is important not just for the kids and families we serve, but it's vital for our staff as well. Thanks to support from Kaiser Permanente, CommunityGrows had the wonderful...