2022 KCD-Seattle Community Grant Awardee: YouthCare

Awardee

YouthCare

Amount

$43,000

Project

YouthGrow Project

Description

YouthGrow is a garden-based education and job readiness program for 40 students annually, ages 15-21, enrolled in Seattle Public School’s Interagency Academy, and experiencing homelessness or housing instability. YouthGrow reengages young people at risk of dropping out in education and employment, increases food access and production, and cultivates a clean and sustainable environment. Students build job readiness skills while earning high school credit and a stipend.

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