By John Roccanova | Volunteer Fundraiser
Dears Supporters,
While some of us live where temperatures are below freezing and even sub-zero, it’s bright, sunny and warm in Kenya. The gardens at the 9 schools supported by Grow Against Poverty are full with organic produce. Students are being nourished and are enjoying the African kale, carrots and other vegetables that they’ve grown.
What’s great about this program is that it is self-sustaining! Once Grow Against Poverty raises funds to start a school garden, the sale of a small portion of the produce provides funds for seeds and organic fertilizer to keep the gardens going. Grow Against Poverty stays connected to each school by having volunteers visit every garden during each of the 3 growing seasons.
The news of this successful program has spread throughout Busia County and 6 schools have requested funding to get started. Grow Against Poverty would like to raise $4,000 for fencing, gardening tools, seeds and other supplies to help 2 schools start gardens this year and then the other 4 schools the next 2 years. We hope that you will continue to support this program.
Regards,
John Roccanova
Volunteer Fundraiser
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