We're excited to announce that this summer our BEETS Program will be participating in Mayor Breed's Opportunities for All initiative!
We're partnering with Magic Zone to offer teens up...
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Celebrating Earth Day!
On April 22nd, the BEETS hosted an Earth Day Celebration on the Buchanan Mall. The event featured healthy yogurt parfait snacks, a scavenger hunt, an...
2019 Youth BEETS and YAX Build a Mediation Pavilion
Thanks to support from the San Francisco Arts Commission, our BEETS and teens from YAX (Youth Art Exchange) collaborated with the Advanced Architecture Firm students to design...
Join the BEETS 2019 Summer Session! Apply Today!
Are you or someone you know 15–19 years old and looking for an awesome way to spend your summer AND get paid?
Neighborhood Love Day!
This Valentine’s Day, CommunityGrows joined the February festivities with a Neighborhood Love Day celebration! Hosted by the BEETS, students from partner programs and people from the...
Hello BEETS, Mobile Meditation Pavilions, and 2019!
In Case You Missed It…
The BEETS (Band of Environmentally Educated & Employable Teens) is an opportunity for teens to earn a stipend as they learn about...
The BEETS: Not Just Gardeners
In addition to their culinary, resume designing, gardening, and teaching skills, the BEETS added construction to their accomplishments this month!
Goodbye to Adrian and Melissa
After many years with CommunityGrows, we are saying goodbye to two of our wonderful staff members, Adrian and Melissa. While we are sad to see them go, we are so grateful to them both for all of their hard work and dedication! Read on to learn about their time at CG.
BEETS Grow in Our Neighborhood
Spring is in the air and our gardens are flourishing! But the sun isn’t the only reason the gardens are looking so fresh — the BEETS have been out in the gardens planting, watering, weeding, and cleaning to make our spaces healthy and inviting. Volunteer Alana shares about her experience working with the BEETS program this session.
Deck the Halls with Wreaths
Over the weekend neighbors and friends gathered together for the 14th annual wreath and card making event at the Hayes Valley South Community Room. Beautiful wreaths were created by all, with ribbon, trinkets, glitter, and bells adorning each and every one!