H.E.A.L.T.H for Youths Skyline Community Garden Expansion
We are expanding our community garden in Staten Island, NY!
Leader
Heather Butts
Location
1 Clyde Place Staten Island, NY 10301
Impact areas
About the project
H.E.A.L.T.H for Youths, Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed for the charitable and educational purposes of assisting youth. We strive to combat community deterioration, improve the quality of education, health care, and life-skills training offered to adolescence and young adults.
Several years ago we partnered with the NYC Parks Department to convert a bocce court in Staten Island, NY into a community garden. That community garden has flourished in the community and we are now planning to expand the garden.
The Steps
Build Raised Beds
Build a Compost system
Expand the garden
Build rain system
Utilize rain barrels
Bring fresh vegetables to the community of New Brighton, Staten Island
Why we‘re doing it
This garden has been of particular importance during COVID-19. We hope to expand the garden and bring more fresh vegetables to the community during this time of insecurity and need.