Community Workforce Solutions Launches Gardening Program
5/13/10
Raleigh, NC – Community Workforce Solutions, Inc. (CWS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting
individuals with disabilities or other barriers to employment, held a special event May 6th to celebrate their
newly established gardening program. The program will provide an opportunity for individuals with disabilities
to learn gardening and plant care job skills.
Launched in March, the program teaches participants how to plant, water, weed and harvest plants, fruits and
vegetables. As well as developing practical vocational skills, the program also develops knowledge of nutrition
and healthy eating habits. Harvested food will be given to the program participants and other community
members in need.
"It's amazing to see what happens when people put their hearts and souls into a program that relies strictly on
donations,” said Julie Griffin, Green Team Coordinator and Community Employment Manager. “The energy and
effort from the community, the staff, and the participants will ensure the value and validity of this gardening
program."
CWS’ gardening program is supported solely by donation. Current donors include Atlantic Avenue Orchid and
Garden, Larry’s Beans, Dynamite Plant Food, Kroger, Black Gold Compost, Pacific Mulch, Grow and Share,
Whole Foods, The Cotton Company, Barker’s Hauling, Graham Johnson Cultural Arts Endowment and Ellen
Ransom of Ransomshire Building. To make a contribution towards building a raised vegetable bed and herb
garden, contact Julie Griffin.