Community Corner
People for People in Running for Grant to Develop Community Gardens
Community Gardens will Grow Produce in Low and Moderate Income Housing
April 4, 2014
Mullica Hill, NJ – The People for People Foundation has entered the Seeds of Change Grant Program for an opportunity to receive one of two $20,000 or one of 15 $10,000 grants. If awarded the grant, the People for People Foundation, in partnership with Conifer Realty LLC, will create four vegetable gardens at four low to moderate income apartment complexes in Gloucester County. These complexes total more than 300 units representing over 1,000 residents, including many children. The produce grown will be distributed to families in the complex that help create and maintain the gardens. A chef will also be provided by People for People who will hold classes at each site to demonstrate the variety of ways in which fresh produce can be used to create a variety of healthful and appealing meals.
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The People for People Foundation submitted an application explaining how they would use the grant to achieve its goals and utilize the funds at apartment complexes in Westville, Turnersville, Mantua Township, and Gloucester Township. The People for People Foundation is now asking the community for support through the public voting phase on www.seedsofchangegrant.com. The community of Gloucester County can vote one time per day until April 21. To find our application, enter our Garden name “People for People Foundation and Conifer Living Gardens” and press “Vote” next to the application.
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The People for People Foundation of Gloucester County is a grassroots 501 3(c) organization founded in November of 2003 by community leaders who were concerned about helping their neighbors who fall on hard times. People for People’s mission is to provide financial and advocacy assistance to Gloucester County residents who are normally self-sufficient but have experienced a financial hardship due to loss of employment, sickness, accident, fire, or unforeseen emergency.
For more information, please visit www.pfpfoundation.org
