Seeds of Change: Cultivating Identity, Culture, and Leadership
Help me give my students gardening supplies to help bridge the equity gap.
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Our students face systemic barriers that limit access to healthy food, green spaces, and culturally relevant learning opportunities. Through the Carolina Kids afterschool program, we are creating a student-led garden that centers racial justice and representation—a space where Black and Brown youth can see their histories, cultures, and voices reflected in the land and in their learning.
We are seeking supplies such as a weed barrier, storage shed, sprinklers, and gardening tools to build a sustainable garden that nurtures both plants and pride.
This garden will serve as a living classroom for students to engage in science, food justice, and community leadership rooted in their identity.
This garden will affirm our students’ cultural heritage and strengthen their sense of belonging by growing foods and plants connected to their communities. It provides a safe, empowering space for students to develop leadership skills, take ownership, and actively challenge inequities related to food access and environmental justice.
Through hands-on learning and reflection, students will cultivate a deeper understanding of how their identities intersect with science, health, and social justice.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
20 students impacted
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RAINPOINT Sprinkler Programmable Digital Irrigation Timer for Garden Hose, Outdoor Soaker Hose with Rain Delay/Manual/Automatic Watering System, 2 Pack
• Amazon Business
$58.99
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$58.99
YITAHOME Large Outdoor Dual Chamber Compost Bin, 37 Gallon Rotating Composter Tumbling with 2 Sliding Doors and Aeration System, Garden Compost Tumbler, BPA Free (2x18.5 Gallon,Orange)
• Amazon Business
$58.19
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$58.19
EXTRAEASY 4ft x 250ft Landscape Fabric Weed Barrier Fabric Heavy Duty,3.2OZ Weed Block Fabric, Garden Liner Ground Cover Weed Control Fabric,Weed Tarp for Garden
• Amazon Business
$57.99
1
$57.99
Orbit 1/2 -inch Heavy-Duty Brass Impact Sprinkler on Adjustable 22 - 48-inch Metal Tripod Base
• Amazon Business
$44.88
1
$44.88
Mini Colorful Metal Hand Shovel Digging Trowel Set Transplanting Garden Shovel for Flower Soil Planting Succulent Kids Teens Women Men Gift Indoor Outdoor, 6 Colors (18 Pcs, 11 x 3 Inch)
• Amazon Business
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