“Ideas and words have the power to transform realities. They represent infinite possibilities when they become simple, beautiful, and well-written content.”
— marcela reyes
Here’s how it all started
I have 12 years of experience working on cultural projects and political campaigns, as well as in media and innovation organizations. I have a BA in Journalism and Media Studies, and an MA in Humanistic Studies, spec. Literature and Discourse.
Projects
During my 12 years of professional experience I have worked in a wide array of projects, from new media and cultural events, to political campaigns, brands and innovation organizations. While working on these projects, I had to oversee and coordinate campaigns in order to promote projects and build strong relationships with the community using different media and channels.
Kent County is one of the most severely underserved communities in Tennessee. To combat this adversity, Project Sprout seeks to nourish our neighbors at the most fundamental level with healthy food options and a strong support network. All members get a portion of each harvest and surpluses are donated to low-income families whose work schedules prevent them from volunteering.
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With ten gardens and counting, Project Sprout has seen a significant improvement in mental and physical health for all participating community members. Other than lowering obesity, blood pressure, and depression rates, the crime rate has also fallen. Our children are doing better in school, reporting higher grades and aspirations, and better job prospects.
Get Involved
If you live near one of our gardens, get involved to receive portions of each harvest. We accept volunteers regardless of skill level. There is a rotation in roles, but we’ll teach you all the skills you need to know. Teenagers 14 years and older can earn community service credits for school in addition to getting produce for their families. Donations are also vital to our growth, as we use them for seed, fertilizer, tools, and outreach.