Planting Seeds for a Vibrant Future

Help us Plant Seeds for a More Vibrant Future this Colorado Gives Day 

This Colorado Gives Day, you have the power to invest in a more vibrant future for Northern Colorado youth. Loveland Youth Gardeners (LYG) has been providing young people with horticultural therapy, environmental education, and opportunities to build new skills and connections for over 25 years. We have had the privilege to serve thousands of young people ages 3 - 21 from across Larimer and Weld counties. Your support today will help us serve thousands more in the years to come, as we plant seeds today for a more vibrant future tomorrow. 

This year, we've set our most ambitious goal ever. We're hoping to raise $25,000 to help fuel our work in 2025. Your support will help us reach more students, feed more community members, and expand our partnerships for greater collective impact. Here's a sample of how your investment makes a difference:

- $20 = Scholarship for one student to attend a Green Adventures Day Camp 

- $50 = Feed for our chickens for one month

- $100 = Scholarship for one student for a full summer LEAD session 

- $150 = Team stipend for a LEAD student

- $250 = Supplies for an 8-week session of Repair to Grow

- $300 = Base stipend for a LEAD student

- $500 = Six sessions of our Earthly Eats cooking and nutrition program

LYG's youth-led urban farm has served as a beacon of hope, a source of belonging, and a place to flourish for countless youth, families, partner organizations, and volunteers. Here is what the farm has provided to our community in 2024, in their own words:

"The farm is a place where people don't judge you. And if you need someone to talk to, there's always someone you can talk to." - LYG Student 

"My son started here when he was much younger, and he never thought he could be a leader. He's turned into an amazing man, and I'm so thankful." - LYG Parent 

"The farm is a place of hope for the future...I like this place because of the growth I see." - LYG Volunteer

"The challenges on the farm helped me grow and become a hard worker...I have grown like a plant." - LYG Student

"Everyone here is great, the students and the volunteers. I wish there'd been something like this when I was younger." - LYG Volunteer 

"I'm a perfectionist, and the farm has helped me be a bit nicer to myself." - LYG Student

These stories are only possible thanks to the investment of our community. We are so grateful for everyone who sees the value of our vision and mission, and everyone who contributes to our work with their time, resources, and energy. Please join our amazing community of supporters by helping us reach our $25,000 goal by Colorado Gives Day on December 10th. 

Your donation will help more young people explore, grow, and spread joy. Help us cultivate the next generation of environmental champions, farmers, philanthropists, and leaders. At LYG, we believe every person deserves to thrive, and that starts with our young people. Help us deliver on that promise today and every day, and build the future that our community deserves.