Greater Good Project 2007

International Project

In 2007 we provided funds to deepen our relationship with the rural Honduran village of San Jose as we continue our partnership with the Dept. of Family Medicine at the University of Rochester. We provided funding for a volunteer house (for a Peace Corp volunteer), schooling needs, latrines, cook stoves, and micro-financing, which will enrich, strengthen and empower the lives of about 3,000 Hondurans. In 2006 our funding provided sand filters and Ferro cement water tanks as well as curative care by the Family Medicine Dept. In October 2007 Rev. Scott Tayler visited Honduras to check out the progress being made on the water tanks we contributed to and to explore ongoing opportunities for engagement together. Check out his excellent report [PDF] on his trip.

Local Project

Rochester Roots develops self-reliance by providing the education and tools that help low-income people obtain nutritious, locally grown food, through the development and marketing of urban produce and products. They strive to achieve this vision through participation in the local food system and through education and advocacy. This year-round project teaches elementary school students how to grow organic vegetables, herbs and flowers. During the school year they work primarily with children in kindergarten through 6th grade. In the summer months they work with students of all ages who live in the vicinity of their gardens. Our investment in Rochester Roots helped them create educational workshops, provide teacher training, offer summer youth internships, and implement more school gardens and greenhouses. See the 9 minute professionally-made video they've put on YouTube to spread their message - our support made it possible.

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December 12 2010