"I don't think I would be where I'm at right now if it wasn't for GO Green Opportunities, because I'm on a different mindset now. You put in what you can, do your best, and they'll meet you where you're at."

This month, GO's YouthBuild students have been putting their new carpentry skills to work in the shop by constructing a chicken coop, which allowed them to practice framing, painting, and other building skills. They've also joined forces with our Southside Construction students this spring to break ground on the long-anticipated Southside Garden pavilion. 

Did you know that GO's Southside Kitchen social enterprise offers catering services in Asheville ? Our catering team is staffed by graduates of our Kitchen Ready culinary training program, including Chef Tashema Brown, pictured here, who is also enrolled in A-B Tech's Baking & Pastry Arts program. Let Southside Kitchen cater your next event! From soul food favorites to heart-healthy meals, we've got you covered. View menus and submit inquiries on our website or email [email protected]. 

GO will kick-off our 10th year of programming this May! In anticipation of a year-long anniversary celebration, co-founders DeWayne Barton and Dan Leroy and current GO staff will host a 10th-anniversary planning meeting for GO "alumni" (former board members, staff, students, and partners) on Wednesday, April 11, from 4-6 p.m. We want to take this opportunity to thank GO alumni for the impact they have made, and to engage them in celebrating 10 years of growth and success at Green Opportunities! To RSVP for this meeting, please  email Dianne Ledbetter or call (828) 398-4158 x113.