Green Island Community Gardens and Urban Beautification Project Hits Goals
People Dug Deep for Green Island!

Earlier this Summer I asked for help with a volunteer project I thought was very worthwhile. I was energized by a group of people rallying to improve an area of Worcester rich in history, traditions and pride.

Thanks to all who contributed to the Green Island Gardens Youth Employment and Urban Beautification Program

You helped us reach our Goals:
• Increased business in a vibrant community of local merchants who suffer from the run-down look of the neighborhood

• Increased the community’s pride in where they live

In addition to the benefits of the projects themselves, employing underprivileged neighborhood youth to carry out the program acheived the following:

• Brought employment skills and training to youth who may otherwise be left out of the job market.

• Increased a sense of community ownership over the gardens.

• Informed youth on topics of environmental justice that directly impact their lives, such as food security, climate change, and soil degradation.


To help continue this good energy and results you can donate money here

Featured Project
For GREEN ISLAND we:

• designed and made a prototype planter from a precast concrete septic riser. I worked with the youths to make 14 more
• designed a logo and made the flyer that helped Pernet market the planters and youth maintenance services to the local merchants
• designed the community garden and coordinated delivery of donated items.