Well, Here We Go.

May 11th, 2025

This is my first ever blog post that I’ve made, and to say I’m excited is an understatement. My mom and I have been growing plants for a long time; whether it be flowers, veggies, or fruits, we’re familiar with how a crunchy carrot or homegrown strawberry can light up someone's day. Recently, my mom told me about something that made me really upset. The organization she volunteers for, the Abuse Prevention Council, has been low on funding. When I used to hear about things like this, I dreamed of making a difference. I wish I could save every puppy or every kitten; unfortunately, I cannot. However, upon looking in my backyard, I realized I could make a tangible impact. Something that gives people one more push to keep going; another helping hand to support these survivors of abuse. And so, we began working. I started researching ways that I could incorporate produce into a support system for people. So far, I have landed on the idea of making veggie boxes. These are simple and will carry your common produce options, such as carrots, peppers, lettuce, tomato, squash, pretty much whatever we get from the garden. We haven’t got all of the supplies set up yet, but they should be ready in June. I am so excited to take these baby steps into helping create a new life for someone! And with that, my first blog post is done! I am so excited to make progress!