Friend,
Last year, we enjoyed the hustle and bustle of Dinners at Dusk, Kitchenista workshops, and our annual Day of Play. And today, we are hosting virtual dinners and Kitchenista classes, distributing thousands of pounds of food at our weekly produce stand, and will host our first-ever live-streamed Day of Play.
How times have changed.
While things may look different this year, Olivewood's mission and values remain steadfast.
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e are grateful for your support in keeping our community connected during COVID-19 – to healthy food, to each other, and to the community at-large.
One project our team is particularly excited about right now is a contracted community based organization partnership with SANDAG to do outreach for the Regional Transit Plan. It's been in the works for the past two years and will help uplift the voices of communities like National City to ensure equity is a focal point in transit and planning-related decision-making.
Our outreach efforts include presentations and focus groups with Kitchenistas and other local residents, activities and information booths at local community events, and collaboration with other nonprofits. Plus, we are currently embarking on a community needs assessment, focusing on active transportation (walking, biking) in Census-designated areas in National City.
While Olivewood's main mission focuses on health and the environment, access to local resources and areas for physical activity are key elements to healthy communities!
– Jen Nation, Executive Director, Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center
