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Urban Growers Collective is a Black- and women-led non-profit farm in Chicago, Illinois that aims to build a more just and equitable local food system by addressing the inequities and structural racism that exist in the food system and in communities of color. They provide hands-on job training and create economic opportunities for youth and beginner BIPOC farmers, while also working to mitigate food insecurity and limited access to affordable, culturally-affirming, and nutritionally-dense food. With eight urban farms on 11 acres of land, predominantly located on Chicago's South Side, Urban Growers Collective cultivates nourishing environments that support health, economic development, healing, and creativity through urban agriculture. They connect their neighbors to locally-grown, nutritional, affordable, and culturally-affirming food, and invest in developing local food economies through urban farming, job training, and education. Their Fresh Moves Mobile Market brings affordable produce to communities of color that have been historically divested, making good food accessible to all.Generated from the website

Gardeneers is a Chicago-based organization dedicated to addressing food insecurity and social justice by connecting communities with resources to foster a more equitable food system. Through school garden programs, they empower students and neighborhoods, ensuring access to fresh produce and advocating for healthy eating habits. Since 2014, Gardeneers has actively engaged with over 3,500 students across 20 schools, leveraging the support of 400 volunteers to enhance community wellness and knowledge of nutrition. Their initiatives aim to not only improve health outcomes but also promote social-emotional growth in youths while fostering a lasting connection to nature. Generated from the website

Sacred Keepers Sustainability Lab, established in September 2012 in Bronzeville, Chicago, serves as an influential community hub for eco-spirituality among BIPOC and youth populations. Through a focus on healing and collective vision, the organization encourages mindful stewardship of the planet and nurtures safe spaces for community gatherings and restorative interactions. Over the years, Sacred Keepers has evolved into a model of collective knowledge sharing, shifting from a founder-driven approach towards a community-oriented framework that emphasizes autonomy and accountability. The lab is committed to expanding its digital archive, chronicling impactful stories and transmutational works that highlight the intertwined narratives of Earth and its people. Generated from the website