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If you're missing being updated on our volunteer opportunities, sign up for our *NEW* separate Volunteer Opportunities E-blast! It comes twice a month, and will keep you informed of all the ways you can get engaged with Growing Hope! To add yourself to our Volunteer Opportunities list, scroll down to the end of this newsletter, and click "Update Profile" ! (it's right below the words "Forward email", in really small text) You can select the emails you want to receive from us.
March 14th, 2011
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| Next Up in our Vendor Education Series!! |
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Tomorrow!!
Tuesday, March 15th
*Writing a Business Plan (Pt 1) 11:30am-1:00pm (@ SBTDC)
Intro to Market Gardening
5:30pm-8:30pm
Coming next week
Tuesday, March 22nd
Business Finances & Accounting 5:30-7:30pm
LOCATION
All workshops will be held at SPARK East, 215 W. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, 48197 *(Except Writing a Business Plan Part 1 & 2, held at SBTDC)
HOW TO REGISTER
Log onto our website to register and see the full workshop schedule! Space is limited. You can also register and get more info by contacting Arika at 734-786-8401 or arika@growinghope.net.
THANKS to the funders and partners: Michigan Economic Development Corporation, City of Ypsilanti, Michigan Municipal League, MI Small Business Development Technology Center, and MSU-Extension.
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Program Update: Seed 2 Plate
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 | | Students at Ypsilanti Middle School enjoy creating their own healthy smoothie recipes during Seed 2 Plate |
Our Seed 2 Plate after-school program is underway and Ypsilanti Middle School youth are learning basic cooking, nutrition, and gardening skills! Students have already loved to eat and learn how to make some delicious healthy meals and snacks including - vegetable skillet with brown rice, scrambled eggs with fresh vegetables, and fruit smoothies with spinach!
Next on the horizon is a trip to the Growing Hope Center to plant on the farm and going to the Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers' Market this May. Many thanks to our teacher sponsor Connie Shelton and all of the volunteers who come out weekly to make this program possible!
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They're so popular, we had to add more tours!
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Growing Hope invites the broader Michigan community to learn more about  how we are currently engaging with the community and
why the Growing Hope Center is vital to creating a vibrant community. More than that, we want to show you the progress we've made, like the geothermal HVAC system, hoophouse cisterns, and green renovations in progress in our future headquarters.
Join us for a one-hour tour on:
- March 17th (at 8:30am)
- March 23rd (at 12:30pm)
- March 26th (at 11:30am)
- March 30th (at 5:00pm)
RSVPs are requested, so please click here to RSVP for a tour today! Are you ready to talk about making a gift or pledge to the campaign? Please contact Hannah for details of how your cash, stock, corporate, or matching gift can support the campaign.
Note: Because the site & building are under construction, it is not appropriate to bring children to the tours. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing & shoes.
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Support GH Today!
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Want to Sponsor the Downtown Ypsilanti Farmer's Market?
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The Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers' Market will be kicking off in the next few weeks and we are wondering if anyone in our Community would like to become a sponsor. For more information, please contact
Hannah for a list of opportunities and ways get involved.
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Growing Hope
April Community Potluck
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We'd love to see you at our April Community Potluck at the Ypsi Senior/Community Center, on Thursday, April 7th from 6-9 pm!
We'll be partnering with the Ypsi Food Co-Op and Transition Ypsi to host of showing of the film "FRESH". Film starts at 7:30pm.
Please bring a dish to pass and RSVP here! Everyone welcome!
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Growing Hope
Board of Directors
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Angela Barbash
Mark Barbieri
Hillary Bisnett
Ellen Bunting
Zeal Chen
Matthew Coffer
Chad Crabtree
Michael Edison
Jessica Hustoles
Mary LeDuc
Jess Martyn
Christopher Michalak
Michelle Shankwiler
Joel Skene
Amanda Maria Edmonds
Executive Director
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Sincerely,
Amanda- Executive Director, Elissa- Youth & Education Program Manager, Hannah- Development Manager, Arika- Outreach & Volunteerism Manager, Wendy-Community Organizer, Ryan- Administrative Manager, Casey- Volunteer Coordinator, Christina-Youth Program Specialist and YHC VISTA, Eva- Farm Manager, Emily-Farm Manager, Paul- Avalon Housing Affiliate, Shiloh- MSW Intern
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