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Growing food. Growing confidence. Growing futures.
The Grow2Live Youth Gardening Program provides hands-on learning experiences that help young people build life skills, confidence, and healthy habits through gardening, teamwork, and guided discussion.
What Is Grow2Live?
Grow2Live is a free, community-based youth gardening program designed to teach young people how to grow fresh food while developing responsibility, teamwork, and confidence.
Youth participate in hands-on gardening activities, nutrition education, and facilitated conversations that encourage positive decision-making and self-awareness. The program creates a safe, welcoming environment where youth can learn, contribute, and feel valued.
Grow2Live uses nature as the classroom and relationships as the foundation for growth.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
WHO THE PROGRAM SERVES
Who Can Participate
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Youth ages 6–18
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Younger children welcome with a parent or guardian
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Families in the 45406 / Greenwich Village community and surrounding areas
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No prior gardening experience required
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The program is free
WHAT YOUTH WILL LEARN
Through Grow2Live, youth develop:
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Practical gardening and food-growing skills
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Confidence through responsibility and achievement
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Teamwork and communication skills
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Healthy habits and nutrition awareness
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Respect for nature, community, and shared spaces
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All activities are intentionally aligned with the 5 C’s of Positive Youth Development.
THE 5 C’S IN ACTION
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Competence
Youth learn hands-on skills through gardening, planning, and teamwork.
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Confidence
Youth experience success, responsibility, and pride in their work.
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Connection
Youth build positive relationships with peers, mentors, and volunteers.
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Character
Youth practice accountability, integrity, and positive decision-making.
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Caring & Compassion
Youth learn empathy through cooperation, service, and shared responsibility.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE & DETAILS
When We Meet:
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Saturdays at 12:00 PM
Program Season:
Spring through late summer (April–August)
Location:
1843 Hickorydale Drive, Dayton, Ohio 45406
Hope Road Garden Site
Volunteers Needed
Grow2Live relies on caring volunteers to help support gardening activities, youth engagement, and meal distribution.
Sponsors & Donors
Financial and in-kind support helps us provide:
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Gardening supplies
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Meals and snacks
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Program materials
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Youth activities and experiences
HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT GROW2LIVE
Grow2Live is part of Hope Road Organization’s mission to help youth discover direction and development through arts, nature, and positive community connection.
Together, we’re growing more than gardens — we’re growing leaders.
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