RIGHT FROM THE SOURCE! GROW YOUR OWN – BUY LOCAL WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE? Sustainable agriculture is a way of producing food that is healthy to eat, does not harm the environment, humane for workers, respects animals, provides farmers a fair wage, and supports and enhances local communities. There is […]
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The “Real Bo and Dona” – Stories by Nada
The “Real Bo and Dona” Stories by Nada From as early on as she could remember, Nada’s life involved planting, tending, and harvesting herbs, vegetables, and fruit trees. She was raised by her maternal grandparents in beautiful Croatia on a farmstead, and there she became an integral part of the […]
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Parents, Guardians, Educators – Our Students Need Your Help
· 1 in 5 school-aged children is obese · Obesity results in diseases that were once considered adult-limited conditions. School (as well as home) gardens represent a unique opportunity to influence childhood health outcomes by providing an empowering setting. Early exposure to fruits, vegetables, herbs, and hands on nutrition education, […]
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Global Wellness Day
Global Wellness Day is an entirely not-for-profit day, a social project dedicated to living well. The purpose of Global Wellness Day is to ask the question, even if for just one day, “How can I live a healthier and better life?”, to direct the thoughts of both individuals and society […]
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Gardens of Hope ~ Golden Shovel Award
“When everyone is looking for gold, it’s a good time to be in the pick and shovel business” -Mark Twain Gold comes in many forms, and at the Joseph P Cory Foundation, “YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR WEALTH”. Our Gardens of Hope in Schools and Communities are making an impact, and […]
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2020 JPCF “Grow It Forward” Scholarship
Joseph P Cory Foundation “Grow It Forward” Scholarship The application for the Joseph P Cory “Grow it Forward” Scholarship commences on March 1, 2020.Our foundation is offering a total of $500, awarded to two students (Grand prize winner and runner up) who either writes a short essay or creates a […]