Congratulations are in order, it is a pleasure to announce several noteworthy developments: The esteemed 2024 Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards have named Restorative Farms a finalist. This honor is presented by D CEO, sponsored by Capital One, and in association with the Communities Foundation of Texas.
Restorative Farms
Restorative Farms, co-founded by SMU communication professors Owen Lynch and Doric Earle, seeks to establish a self-sustaining urban agricultural system to address the community’s lack of access to fresh food and job possibilities. Restorative Farms helps the community by creating GroBoxes, growing and selling local vegetables, and offering worthwhile jobs and training in farming and entrepreneurship. They aim to spur local economic growth and advance environmental and health fairness. Motivated by restorative justice, they help to reduce poverty and resource depletion by supplying reasonably priced produce, supporting local farmers financially, and creating routes out of poverty.
Nominations
There has been a record-breaking number of nominations this year! Out of 800 nominations, being chosen as a finalist in a field this competitive is a fantastic honor and a credit to the Restorative Farms team and community’s commitment and hard work.
Save the Date
The 2024 Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards winners will be announced at a special ceremony on July 25. There is much anticipation leading up to this occasion and the chance to honor the exceptional work of all the finalists.
Thank You A message from Restorative Farms
Dr. Owen Lynch, Co Founder of Restorative Farms said, “This achievement is not just ours; it’s a collective win for everyone associated with Restorative Farms. Our community advisory board, volunteers, and all those who have supported our mission have played a significant role. We are deeply grateful for your unwavering commitment and support.”
Stay tuned for more updates as this big event approaches on July 25. Let’s celebrate this achievement and look forward to a future filled with more growth and community impact!
Click this link to learn more about Restorative Farms and/or Donate
https://www.restorativefarms.org
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