07/03/2025
Last year during an outdoor kid’s sing-a-long production, Kevon Brown (a dad of two toddlers and a son of farmers back in his country of origin) looked at our overgrown outdoor space and said, “I wouldn’t be doing YOU a favor… rather, you’d be doing ME a favor if you let me transform this.” And just like that, a patch of neglected yard space became a shared dream.
With love from volunteers (& a generous dance mom), we mulched and made magic. After a cold winter, a rainy spring, and a fiery start to summer, the garden is blooming again… & this time with even more support 🌱
We’re honored to be recipients of a 2025 Community Leader Grant from Citizens Committee for New York City and a community garden grant from The City Gardens Club of New York City! With their financial support, Kevon’s vision, Tokke Trucking Company ‘s TLC, our humble lawn is becoming a space for learning, rest, and connection.
This past Sunday, grandparents, parents, kiddos, and neighbors got their hands dirty in the most beautiful way. And soon, 8 Summer Youth Employment teens, and a handful of elementary-aged Summer Camp participants will learn and tend… culminating in a garden-to-table meal at summer’s end.
The garden grows, and so do we. Deep thanks to our funders and volunteers for helping OUAT sprout. Because here, we eat what we sow 🌶️✨
