Re: community entry

J* D*

Hi.
I'm an Americorps volunteer in Gainesville, Florida, and taking on a new role 
as community garden activator for a non-profit called Neighborhood Nutrition 
Network. I've been doing this for 3 months.
I'd like to assist with establishing neighborhood garden projects, particularly 
in low-income areas.

In my experience, the biggest challenge is 'community entry': how to reach the
interested folks in these communities to take part in the work.  I do not want 
to offend anyone, but only to offer my assistance where it is welcome, and the 
community interest and support is there.

I know many of you have learned some lessons on this topic.

Any suggestions?

jen dodd
Gainesville, Florida  
jkdodd@juno.com
VISTA Volunteer, Neighborhood Nutrition Network  P.O. Box 12311  Gainesville, Florida 32604  352.377.6345   352.336.1112    "The future is so bright, we've got to wear straw hats"           

______________________________________________________
The American Community Gardening Association listserve is only one of ACGA's services to community gardeners. To learn more about the ACGA and to find out how to join, please go to http://www.communitygarden.org

To post an e-mail to the list:  community_garden@mallorn.com

To subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription:  https://secure.mallorn.com/mailman/listinfo/community_garden