Colorado Gives Day: Help Us Build a Greenhouse
Día de Donaciones de Colorado: ¡Ayuda a FJNWA a construir un invernadero comunitario!
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Today, December 9th is Colorado Gives Day and it’s your opportunity to make a lasting impact on the Aurora food system. Join the statewide wave of generosity! It’s easily the best day to give.
Food Justice NW Aurora (FJNWA) is transforming the local food system while increasing local food production, improving access to nutritious and culturally important food, and building the food justice movement.
Help Us Bring our Greenhouse to Life!
3 in 5 people in NW Aurora are experiencing or at risk of food insecurity which is 5 times higher than the state average. This means that 60% of residents lack consistent economic resources to afford safe, adequate, and nutritious food to support an active and healthy life for all household members.
Beginning in 2026, Food Justice NW Aurora will be constructing Aurora’s first community greenhouse! One of FJNWA’s pillars is increasing local food production, and the greenhouse project is a central component of that work. Our goal is to build and sustain the community greenhouse and establish a hub for urban food production and education. With support from partners and residents, this greenhouse will provide affordable plant starts, community workshops, and job training opportunities year-round.
With your help, we can continue our greenhouse project in this community, creating a unique opportunity to grow food more accessible for residents and reduce reliance on external food systems.
Contribute to the Campaign Today
Help us reach our $2,500 goal through a one-time or recurring contribution!
🌱 A $10 contribution provides 3 packets of culturally-important seeds
👩🏽🌾 A $25 contribution compensates an intern for 1 hour of work
A $50 contribution provides a set of garden tools for staff and volunteers
👩🏻🏫 A $75 contribution provides language interpretation for an educational program
📝 A $100 contribution covers the costs for a youth gardening education workshop
Get Your Contribution Matched
Recurring contributions support the long-term sustainability of the greenhouse and its programs. All recurring contributions set up today, December 9th, will be matched up to $100.
Thank you for your generosity and for being a driving force behind Colorado Gives Day. We couldn’t do it without you.
With gratitude,
Caitlin Matthews
Executive Director
