Shiloh Academy

Our primary goal is to create a garden that provides healthy fruit and veggies for our kids while teaching them the values of hard work, treating the earth with respect and the responsibility it requires to maintain a garden. This school garden grant will provide the opportunity for our students to learn about what fruits and veggies grow well in our climate, experience the joy of eating food they've grown and the chance to connect with community members who will participate in helping our kids with the garden. Our kids come to us through situations of abuse and neglect, so for them to have the chance to take ownership of something and nurture it while reaping the benefits will be very therapeutic and affirming. The chance to work with community members will also help them to strengthen their sense of belonging, create positive relationships and learn that adults can and do care about them and their wellbeing.