The Giving Grove Impact
The Giving Grove empowers community leaders to care for the earth and feed their neighbors by establishing neighborhood orchards. These orchards, which produce fruits, nuts, and berries:
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Communities We Serve
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Neighborhoods
Transforming underutilized spaces into community green spaces.
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Schools and Youth
Connecting children to nature and early exposure to healthy food choices.
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Seniors
Bringing health and longevity of life in the outside orchard.
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Faith Communities
Challenging others to give abundantly to their community.
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Health Facilities
Providing spaces for horticulture therapy by health professionals.
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Parks
Revitalizing public gathering spaces with free, healthy food access.
The Giving Grove Staff
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Matt Bunch
Director of Horticulture, Education and OrchardsEmail: matt{at}kccg.org
Phone: 816.931.3877 Ext: 312
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Melinda Dillon
Community Engagement SpecialistEmail: melinda{at}kccg.org
Phone : 816.931.3877 - Ext 303
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Kay Thomason
Orchard SpecialistEmail: kay{at}kccg.org
Phone: 816.931.3877 Ext: 308
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