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Campaign Funding Goal: $5,000
The Jesus Center Farm at St. John's in Chico needs your support! This program has engaged the community through the efforts of collaboration with the Jesus Center, allowing for St. John's Outreach Program to grow into the very heart of Chico's community. The farm plays a vital role in the use of the land at St. John's, and sharing in the fruits of the earth to those in need. It is an outlet to those seeking assistance and allows the opportunity to give back through job training and placement. The congregation at St. John's wishes to continue this collaborative work with the Jesus Center by providing the most out of their land availability, and by giving space, water, and plants to the community as continued support.
The farm suffered greatly due to a damaged water pump. It lost 20 trees and multiple garden boxes that are part of the commitment to the Jesus Center (to help with food insecurities by providing food items that are used in the production of meals for those in need). This farm is also used to help train and support individuals who are looking to work in the agricultural industry.
How will funds raised from the appeal help?
The appeal funds would allow us to reach the full potential of the orchard, as well as allow for improvement of its raised gardens. With the water pump having been repaired, and it can re-distribute the water to expand its gardening space. This increases productivity, improving and expanding distribution.
Funds raised would be used for the purchase of 20 mixed citrus trees which would include lemon, lime, mandarins, and grapefruit. It would also include planting, irrigation lines, and soil amendment. Additionally, it would allow for the planting of a new winter garden in the farm's garden boxes, as well as plan for flowers in the spring that would be used to help support the Jesus Center Flower Market, which sells flowers on behalf of the Women's Group at the Jesus Center. The additional irrigation lines would support this new venture with the raised beds.
We hope you will make a gift to this or other programs/ministries from the 2023 Book of Dreams in honor of someone's birthday, memory, anniversary, or a special holiday, and join us in giving thanks to the Giver of all good news, Jesus Christ. When giving in honor of someone, you can download a gift card in English or Spanish to send them.
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