HopeBUILD education program
Location
The HopeBUILD education program consists of a food education program and a garden program, which are interlinked for the purpose of exposing students to a holistic picture of food in society, as well as their own backyards.
About You
Section 1: About You
Section 2: About Your Organization
Organization Name
HopeBUILD
Organization Website
Organization Phone
314-367-1100
Organization Address
724 N Union Blvd. St. Louis MO 63108
Is your organization a
Non‐profit/NGO/citizen sector organization
Organization Country
United States
Your idea
Name Your Project
HopeBUILD education program
Country your work focuses on
United States
Describe Your Idea
The HopeBUILD education program consists of a food education program and a garden program, which are interlinked for the purpose of exposing students to a holistic picture of food in society, as well as their own backyards.
Website URL
Innovation
What makes your idea unique?
The idea of giving people a holistic set of tools they need to solve the interconnected problems they face related to food is a far cry from being independently unique or innovative. We are in the midst of a global food movement. However, many pockets of St. Louis city lack this kind of resource. These are the areas we hope to bring our programs to and for those areas, our organization is an unique and valuable resource.
Do you have a patent for this idea?
Impact
This Entry is about (Issues)
What impact have you had?
1. This summer, HopeBUILD worked with kids from the Mark Twain Community Center and Urban Work Force to teach them how seeds become salads. Along with learning gardening techniques and where their food came from, the kids were able to taste the sweetness of their efforts!
2. Students from the YWCA, Adams Elementary and Columbia Elementary were exposed to nutrients that would help them grow through a garden-themed nutrition course.
3. Garden development in target communities
Problem
Within the St. Louis metropolitan area, large segments of the population are susceptible to diet-related diseases such as obesity, type II diabetes, and heart disease. Studies show that a diet rich in fresh produce decreases the effects of these health issues.
Actions
1. Identification of schools within target population able to host program
2. Pilot garden youth program with kids from the Mark Twain Community Center and Urban Work Force during the summer season. Garden-themed nutrition curriculum taught at elementary schools and community centes.
3. Development of programs/curriculum
4. Garden establishments
5. Funding
Results
1. Creation of a solid education program that incorporates gardening skills, nutrition knowledge, and awareness of food justice issues in the local environment.
2. Students are equipped with the tools to navigate through the current food system and create their own strategies for success in maintaining healthy and fulfilling lifestyles
3. Beautiful school/neighborhood gardens
What will it take for your project to be successful over the next three years? Please address each year separately, if possible.
1. Adequate program funding
2. Continued support from the schools that have the programs
3. Garden maintenance
What would prevent your project from being a success?
Inadequate funding
How many people will your project serve annually?
Fewer than 100
What is the average monthly household income in your target community, in US Dollars?
$100 ‐ 1000
Does your project seek to have an impact on public policy?
Sustainability
What stage is your project in?
Operating for less than a year
In what country?
United States
Is your initiative connected to an established organization?
Yes
If yes, provide organization name.
HopeBUILD
How long has this organization been operating?
1‐5 years
Does your organization have a Board of Directors or an Advisory Board?
Yes
Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with NGOs?
Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with businesses?
Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with government?
Yes
Please tell us more about how these partnerships are critical to the success of your innovation.
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What are the three most important actions needed to grow your initiative or organization?
1. Financial capacity growth/funding
2. Human resource capacity
3. Communication with community
The Story
What was the defining moment that led you to this innovation?
Tell us about the social innovator behind this idea.
How did you first hear about Changemakers?
Web Search (e.g., Google or Yahoo)
If through another, please provide the name of the organization or company
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