LegacyWorks

04/29/2026

Fresh food, meaningful work, and a program our community loves.

LegacyWorks Harvest Shares are back, and we still have a few spots available for the 2026 season!

From May through October, Harvest Share members receive bags of fresh produce grown on our urban farms and harvested by the young people in our program.

Veggies, fruits, and herbs all season long, while supporting youth as they build job skills, confidence, and real work experience.

Choose weekly or biweekly pickups and enjoy produce that is local, purposeful, and packed with impact.

If you’ve been thinking about joining, now is a great time to grab one of the remaining spots and reserve your share with a deposit.

Sign up in bio or here: legacyworksict.org/harvestshare2025

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https://www.legacyworksict.org/harvestshare2025

04/23/2026

A life that gave so much, still giving 🧡

Two memorial funds honoring Miriam “Mimi” Overholt have been established honoring the wishes of Mimi:

LegacyWorks: legacyworksict.org/donate
(Write “Mimi Overholt” in the comments)

Juniper Arts Academy: https://www.juniperartsacademy.org/miriam-overholt-memorial-fund

Mimi leaves a legacy of love, and it is the commitment of both organizations to carry that legacy forward in everything we do.

A memorial service honoring the life and memory of Mimi will be held at 10am on May 15th at the Bartlett Arboretum. You can find service updates at https://www.caringbridge.org/site/f43b9ac3-2a49-11f1-8e20-d9383e75a41d

04/18/2026

We’re out at the Old Town Farm & Art Market today from 8–1 ☀️

Come say hiand support the incredible work our youth are doing through LegacyWorks.

You can find us here every other Saturday moving forward.

We’d love to see you.🧡

04/18/2026

From finding her voice to stepping into leadership… this is what growth looks like. We are so proud of Ashlyn and all the young people doing the work every day 🧡

Many Derby businesses work to support and empower local youth already, but those representatives heard of yet another way to get involved and help out recently, as LegacyWorks Executive Director

04/11/2026

Shelly here…. Mimi has passed. I want to share the link for the official update.

I have no words at this time other than to thank you all for your prayers and words of support. We continue to hold her family close in love and light and prayer with deep gratitude for the many years they shared her with us. Hers was a life and light to be celebrated!

More to come.

Mimi died peacefully in her sleep early this morning, at 1:05 a.m. Her dear and faithful friend, Charissa, was with her…

04/09/2026

🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

04/08/2026

A note from our Executive Director, Shelly:

For more than 15 years, Miriam “Mimi” Overholt has been the heart behind Legacy’s “community of hope.” From GardenWorks to PotteryWorks to CoffeeWorks, her vision has created a place where young people are known, supported, and changed.

Mimi often said that no one leaves this community unchanged. We see that every day in our youth, our staff, and everyone who walks through our doors.

Mimi is now in hospice care, surrounded by her family.

Recently, our youth paused their work to be together, creating handmade cards for Mimi and for Lauren, who continues to carry this mission forward. It was a quiet, powerful reminder that what Mimi built is still growing.

If you would like to follow her journey or share encouragement with the family, you can do so here:

https://www.caringbridge.org/site/f43b9ac3-2a49-11f1-8e20-d9383e75a41d?utm_source=website_share&utm_medium=share_button&utm_term=&utm_content=link_share_button&utm_campaign=private_home_page

We are holding Mimi, Lauren, and the entire Overholt family in our prayers, and continuing the work she began with hope at the center of it all.

03/14/2026

Happy Birthday to our Executive Director, Shelly Westfall!

During Women’s History Month, it feels especially meaningful to celebrate a woman who pours so much of her heart into empowering young people in our community.

Because of Shelly’s leadership, LegacyWorks continues to be a place where youth can grow, learn real job skills, and discover just how capable they are.

Her vision, creativity, and belief in the potential of young people have shaped this program in countless ways, and we are grateful for her leadership every single day.

Join us in wishing Shelly a very happy birthday! 🎉

03/13/2026

If you’re heading to Delano for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, swing by Advance Library Café while you’re in the neighborhood! ☘️

Come grab a great cup of coffee, a bite to eat, and support a space that helps create opportunities for local youth through the LegacyWorks program. It’s the perfect stop before or after the parade festivities.

Come say hi, enjoy something delicious, and celebrate the day with us in Delano! ☕️

03/07/2026

Today’s the day!

LegacyWorks will be at the Women Empowered Spring Market this morning celebrating International Women’s Day alongside some incredible local makers and organizations.

Stop by between 10 AM – 2 PM at East Heights UMC (4407 E. Douglas) to shop handmade goods, support women-led initiatives, and connect with our community.