Green Haven Project was established in 2019 to help bring awareness to a huge economic issue in one of Miami's oldest neighborhoods. Once a thriving historic center for commerce in the community, Overtown is now considered a food desert. Green Haven Project empowers local residents in the pursuit of obtaining healthy, fresh, local food. GHP creates the opportunity to learn to grow food and provides a sense of community for residents. Urban gardening has been proven to establish food sovereignty, help combat poverty and food waste, and lessen the impact of gentrification. Our goal is to create a more resilient Overtown to withstand the pressures placed on it presently and in the future. The food harvested from the garden feeds the residents of the surrounding area and brings them together for a shared experience.
Green Haven Project (GHP) is a 501(c) nonprofit organization with a focus on creating community gardens and providing sustainable food sources in areas that are considered food deserts. Food deserts are urban areas where residents reside in low-income housing with limited access to fresh produce within a .5 - 1 mile radius. GHP provides education on horticulture and nutrition to youth in the surrounding schools where they have the opportunity to learn about the various types of plants, fruits, and vegetables, how to grow them, and their nutritional impact. We apply urban gardening, farming, and food forestry techniques taught onsite at our community garden. The food grown is given to local residents free of charge. Our mission is to empower the community to live a healthy, sustainable life, through fresh locally grown food.
Organization name
Green Haven Project
Tax id (EIN)
84-5090997
Mission Category
Community Care
Program Site Locations
Miami: All Communities, Miami: Allapattah, Miami: Liberty City/Brownsville , Miami: Overtown, Miami Shores
Annual Operating Budget
$25,000 - $99,999
Primary Population Served
General Population, Homeless/Underhoused, Low-Income Individuals/Families
Address
1160 NW 2nd Ave