On behalf of the staff and students at the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP), I would like to express our heartfelt appreciation for the incredible impact that Green Corn Project has made on our campus.
For over two years, you have generously given your time, energy, and expertise to help build and nurture our school garden. From constructing the raised beds alongside our students and faculty to leading seasonal plantings each spring and fall, your dedication has helped create something truly special.
The garden is more than a physical space—it is a vibrant part of our school culture. Our students talk about “Garden Time” daily and look forward to your visits with great anticipation. The garden has become a place for reflection, learning, and connection. It offers not only the joy of growing fruits and vegetables, but also important life lessons in responsibility, patience, and care.
Here are just a few words from our students and staff that reflect the deep appreciation we all share:
• “I’ve seen the children show a major interest in the crops they’re growing. They stay focused and eager to learn.” – Teacher
• “When I get my own house, I want a little farm and he’s teaching me how to take care of my own plants.” – Student
• “Having a little area of plants teaches you responsibility and you gotta maintain it. Mr. David takes time out of his day to come teach us how to plant and that’s cool.” – Student
• “I like the garden. I like how he helps us with the fertilizer. When my little nieces try to garden, I feel like I have some skills to share.” – Student
• “I like working with my hands. It feels good to be out in nature and to better understand my peers around me.” – Student
• “It calms me and it also gives me a break from the world.” – Student
• “The garden is awesome. The garden is an area where you can unwind after your long day. Mr. David is a good guy, a great teacher, he answers all the questions I have. It’s always really nice to see how things come out. To see how something grows from the earth, and you can eat it, and it tastes good. It’s a lot of serotonin boosting. Mr. David is just like an all-around good teacher.” – Student
Your presence and guidance have truly enriched our program. Thank you for continuing to inspire, teach, and care for our students. We are incredibly grateful.
Kim Anderson, Administrator JJAEP
On behalf of Brodie Head Start Program we want to extend our sincere thanks for taking the time to visit our center and teach us about gardening. Your enthusiasm and knowledge truly brought the experience to life for our students. The children were excited and eager to learn about planting and growing both flowers and vegetables, and their joy was a direct reflection of the care and passion you shared. Our teachers fully embraced the process, and it turned into a wonderfully successful learning experience for everyone involved. Thanks to your guidance, we have all gained a deeper appreciation for nature and the beauty of nurturing something from the ground up. We are already looking forward to next season and another opportunity to learn, grow and beautify our learning environment together. Thank you once again for your time, support and the inspiration you’ve given us.
Ada Lewis, Center Manager, Brodie-Child Inc.
Having a garden is a beautiful thing I enjoy seeing the garden grow harvesting fresh veggies to eat and to share with family and friends is so satisfying. Making memories with grandchildren.
Diana Miller
We are incredibly grateful for the support of Green Corn Project. The garden bed that they helped us install at our family shelter Abri Lumiere this year has been bringing a lot of joy and fulfilment to our residents. Our shelter receives immigrant families from all over the world who have been forced to leave their country to seek a safer and better life. For those parents and children who’ve had to leave everything behind, tending our garden has been a way to get grounded again and feel connected to their new home. It’s been an opportunity to care for their own soul and body. It’s also been giving them a sense of self-sufficiency, which is the primary mission of our shelter. We are very thankful for Green Corn Project for bringing such a tool of empowerment to our shelter residents. Sarah Gallitre with Casa Marianella:
“Immense gratitude to Green Corn Project for sowing the seeds of hope and nourishment with this incredible garden for our shelter. Your generosity will feed both bodies and souls. Thank you!” – Posada Esperanza
“Wow – 4 pounds of veggies from our spring garden! Thanks Green Corn Project!” -Daniel and Olga
“Working in the garden clears my head and relaxes me. Thanks to Green Corn Project helping me with a garden, I now control my diabetes through my diet.” – Ada Bolden
“Green Corn Project led a team of volunteers and teachers in garden preparation and constructing new raised planter beds. Radishes, eggplant, snap peas, onions, and carrot seeds were planted with the help of the 2-3 year olds during their outdoor learning time today. A big thanks to Green Corn Project for their years of support!” – Paula Barton, Site Director-San Jacinto, UT Child Development Center.
“Thanks to GCP, the ASPIRE families were able to enjoy fresh veggies and herbs all year! The tomato and cucumber plants were a HUGE hit and with all the rain the garden did amazing!” -Oddett Garza-Weatherspoon, Adult Education Coordinator, ASPIRE Family Literacy
“The garden is going great. It has transformed our campus and my class is now very popular. On a daily basis, kids are working, planning, and eating things straight from the garden. Our students believe that Vista carrots are the best carrots, Vista has the best radishes, and string beans are now a snack. We are so excited for the next garden season. I want to do three beds that represent the continents of Asia, Africa, and South America. We are doing one bed that used the Native American 3 sisters method and two North American beds. We are also planning a small flower garden.” – Neeley J. Bornstein, MA Ed LBD, Student Support Specialist, KIPP Austin Vista
Testimonials
On behalf of the staff and students at the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP), I would like to express our heartfelt appreciation for the incredible impact that Green Corn Project has made on our campus.
For over two years, you have generously given your time, energy, and expertise to help build and nurture our school garden. From constructing the raised beds alongside our students and faculty to leading seasonal plantings each spring and fall, your dedication has helped create something truly special.
The garden is more than a physical space—it is a vibrant part of our school culture. Our students talk about “Garden Time” daily and look forward to your visits with great anticipation. The garden has become a place for reflection, learning, and connection. It offers not only the joy of growing fruits and vegetables, but also important life lessons in responsibility, patience, and care.
Here are just a few words from our students and staff that reflect the deep appreciation we all share:
• “I’ve seen the children show a major interest in the crops they’re growing. They stay focused and eager to learn.” – Teacher
• “When I get my own house, I want a little farm and he’s teaching me how to take care of my own plants.” – Student
• “Having a little area of plants teaches you responsibility and you gotta maintain it. Mr. David takes time out of his day to come teach us how to plant and that’s cool.” – Student
• “I like the garden. I like how he helps us with the fertilizer. When my little nieces try to garden, I feel like I have some skills to share.” – Student
• “I like working with my hands. It feels good to be out in nature and to better understand my peers around me.” – Student
• “It calms me and it also gives me a break from the world.” – Student
• “The garden is awesome. The garden is an area where you can unwind after your long day. Mr. David is a good guy, a great teacher, he answers all the questions I have. It’s always really nice to see how things come out. To see how something grows from the earth, and you can eat it, and it tastes good. It’s a lot of serotonin boosting. Mr. David is just like an all-around good teacher.” – Student
Your presence and guidance have truly enriched our program. Thank you for continuing to inspire, teach, and care for our students. We are incredibly grateful.
Kim Anderson, Administrator JJAEP
On behalf of Brodie Head Start Program we want to extend our sincere thanks for taking the time to visit our center and teach us about gardening. Your enthusiasm and knowledge truly brought the experience to life for our students. The children were excited and eager to learn about planting and growing both flowers and vegetables, and their joy was a direct reflection of the care and passion you shared. Our teachers fully embraced the process, and it turned into a wonderfully successful learning experience for everyone involved. Thanks to your guidance, we have all gained a deeper appreciation for nature and the beauty of nurturing something from the ground up. We are already looking forward to next season and another opportunity to learn, grow and beautify our learning environment together. Thank you once again for your time, support and the inspiration you’ve given us.
Ada Lewis, Center Manager, Brodie-Child Inc.
Having a garden is a beautiful thing I enjoy seeing the garden grow harvesting fresh veggies to eat and to share with family and friends is so satisfying. Making memories with grandchildren.
Diana Miller
We are incredibly grateful for the support of Green Corn Project. The garden bed that they helped us install at our family shelter Abri Lumiere this year has been bringing a lot of joy and fulfilment to our residents. Our shelter receives immigrant families from all over the world who have been forced to leave their country to seek a safer and better life. For those parents and children who’ve had to leave everything behind, tending our garden has been a way to get grounded again and feel connected to their new home. It’s been an opportunity to care for their own soul and body. It’s also been giving them a sense of self-sufficiency, which is the primary mission of our shelter. We are very thankful for Green Corn Project for bringing such a tool of empowerment to our shelter residents. Sarah Gallitre with Casa Marianella:
“Immense gratitude to Green Corn Project for sowing the seeds of hope and nourishment with this incredible garden for our shelter. Your generosity will feed both bodies and souls. Thank you!” – Posada Esperanza
“Working in the garden clears my head and relaxes me. Thanks to Green Corn Project helping me with a garden, I now control my diabetes through my diet.” – Ada Bolden
“Green Corn Project led a team of volunteers and teachers in garden preparation and constructing new raised planter beds. Radishes, eggplant, snap peas, onions, and carrot seeds were planted with the help of the 2-3 year olds during their outdoor learning time today. A big thanks to Green Corn Project for their years of support!” – Paula Barton, Site Director-San Jacinto, UT Child Development Center.
“Thanks to GCP, the ASPIRE families were able to enjoy fresh veggies and herbs all year! The tomato and cucumber plants were a HUGE hit and with all the rain the garden did amazing!” -Oddett Garza-Weatherspoon, Adult Education Coordinator, ASPIRE Family Literacy
“The garden is going great. It has transformed our campus and my class is now very popular. On a daily basis, kids are working, planning, and eating things straight from the garden. Our students believe that Vista carrots are the best carrots, Vista has the best radishes, and string beans are now a snack. We are so excited for the next garden season. I want to do three beds that represent the continents of Asia, Africa, and South America. We are doing one bed that used the Native American 3 sisters method and two North American beds. We are also planning a small flower garden.” – Neeley J. Bornstein, MA Ed LBD, Student Support Specialist, KIPP Austin Vista