Grow A Future:
Relaunch A Life!
Eden Streets’ Grow Ogden job training program provides individuals in recovery or facing homelessness with valuable workforce skills in an urban farm setting. Together, we can build community around those ready for a fresh start.
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The Goal: Raise $52,000 by December 31st
The Impact: Provide Scholarships for 16 farm interns—plant possibility and grow hope, opportunity, and new beginnings.
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"When I was a child, I struggled with poverty, certain forms of abuse, and then substance abuse when I was a teenager. Luckily, all of that’s behind me, and I look forward to a bright future in criminal psychology. This program has really helped me. It has given me confidence, leadership, and unity. …And it really feels like I’ve helped my community."
-Jade, 2025 Grow Ogden Graduate
Grow Ogden interns work in small teams 4 days a week, 3 hours a day, for 16 weeks. They work the farm from sowing to harvest. They are assisted by a farm manager, job training supervisor, and intern advocate. Through experience on our farm, our interns acquire skills in teamwork, time management, problem solving while developing greater empathy, generosity, self worth, and responsibility. In 2025, six interns completed the program. They found confidence, connection, and purpose on a natural urban farm that promotes healing.
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​​​At Grow Ogden we plant possibility and harvest hope. ​
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Our urban farm program cultivates belonging.
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Volunteers and neighbors support our interns at "farmily" dinners and community events.
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Together we grow food, implement sustainable practices, and feed families in our local community.
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We foster the personal growth of each individual, promote dignity, and open a path for our interns to re-enter the workforce.
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Our interns graduate motivated and ready to work. Today's Grow Ogden farm intern may be your next employee of the month.
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"Grow Ogden gave me the confidence and support I needed to keep looking for my next opportunity. The farm trainees and the staff became the much needed encouragement I needed to keep looking. I'm now optimistic that I can work my way up at my next job. This community became my home and without the love and attention I received from everyone involved, I would not have been the strong rooted person I am today."
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-Joshua, 2025 Grow Ogden Graduate​
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Today Joshua works at Snow Basin
Greg (L), Joshua (R)
“I was suffering through a drug addiction…Just going in there and putting my hands in the dirt is powerful. These people care about me, they love me, and they want me to succeed. I’m tired of being isolated at home…That wasn’t fulfilling. I want to give back to the community.”
— Greg, 2025 Grow Ogden Graduate​
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Today, Greg works at Readerlink, a book distributor, and has secured his own apartment.
​​Your donation, at any level, directly supports hands-on job training, personal mentoring, and a clear path out of homelessness.​
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You’ve given hope—now help it grow! Please share this campaign and inspire your friends to join you.
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