Partnership for Growth LA

Company: Volunteer LA
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

PFGLA was founded in 2020 as a partnership between McCarty Memorial Christian Church (McCarty) and the Jewish Center for Justice (JCJ), to address core needs vital to community members' quality of life, such as food access, job and economic security, primary education support, and workforce development.Saturdays in the GardenJoin our Master Farmer Kevin at our garden plot and help us grow fresh local food for all. The exact activities change based on the garden's needs, but can include washing produce, harvesting, weeding, seeding, and transplanting. Our garden is located near the Willowbrook neighborhood of Los Angeles. To maintain the privacy of the garden we will reach out to you with the address after registration.Our event occurs most Saturdays from 9-2. Minors are welcome when accompanied by a guardian. To sign up, please use the Sign Up Here button to be directed to our listing on GivePulse. There you can sign up for specific days and times to volunteer.PFGLA advocates for investing intentionally in our communities, in a manner that fosters sustainability and growth from within and can be replicated for long-lasting positive impact. We do this through the work of our three programs.ProgramsProject Jubilee is a paid workforce development program that works with violence-impacted youth, youth who have been pushed out of traditional schooling, and formerly incarcerated individuals.Freedom Farms aims to democratize and scale urban farming and enhance food accessibility by building a network of urban farms among South and West LA communities.Read lead Freedom Schools is a free summer school and after school program for school-aged children, dedicated to expanding access to culturally competent reading comprehension and education support.
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