June 2008 - Vol 2, Issue 9
 



                           learn, share,& grow with growing hope

Growing Hope
By the Numbers
....as of 6.17.2008, our 1851st  day of helping people grow...


5 kilometers to support Growing Hope
Growing The Distance
GROWING THE DISTANCE
5K Run/Walk
Saturday, June 21, 2008 in Ypsilanti

$25 Adult Registration
$15 Senior/Youth/Low Income


For more information visit us at www.growinghope.net  or call us at (734) 786-8401. Put on by Ypsi Studio as a benefit for Growing Hope!

If you're ready to register, you can do so here:
4.78 estimated minutes it will take for you to respond to our online survey
We're assessing people's interest in market gardening-- and whether you grow to sell, have ever considered doing so, just have a green thumb, or never garden, we'd like you to take our quick survey.  It could help us leverage tens of thousands of dollars of grant money, and let us know what you want to learn!  Click here to respond now!
972.5 Volunteer Hours Worked with Growing Hope in 2008
275.5 Volunteer Hours Worked with Growing Hope in May
For more and ongoing volunteer opportunities with Growing Hope, visit our Volunteer Page.
VolunteersGH
4 Square Society
Help contribute to healthier families and neighborhoods- it's not too late to become a member!
spring transplant drop off final

Check out the Four Square Society Website, to learn more about the society and download tracking resources. 
452 visitors to the
Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers' Market on a single Tuesday.

850% increase in EBT (Food Stamp) sales sice the beginning of the 2008 market season in May.
140% increase in attendance compared to 2007 season
market day


Find all the details or spread the word with our latest English or Spanish flyer!
15 hours 16 minutes
of daylight on the Summer Solstice
Please join us on Saturday, June 21st from 6:30-9:00 in the Kerrytown Courtyard for an evening of of food, drink and charming company for just $15 at the everyday wines' Summer Solstice Party! 
All proceeds benefit
Growing Hope!

Tulip

Call everyday wines for more info, or to sign up for the competition:  (734) 827-9463
1826 plants in the ground at the Growing Hope Center
107 Sweet Basil plants
72 Tomato plants

We're still hosting regular Open House/Tours of the new Growing Hope Center property!  Come by and take a look!
Where is Growing Hope Located?
Funny that you should ask!  Click here for a detailed description of how to find us.
Join Our Mailing List!
In gratitude & hope--
The Growing Hope Team
Amanda, Karen, Meg, Terrion, Rachel, Rachel, Roy, Terry, Laurie & the GH Board of Directors

Growing Hope is a 501c3 nonprofit in Washtenaw County dedicated to helping people improve their lives & communities through gardening.  We hope you'll join our efforts.