Silver Spring Neighborhood Center (year round after-school program):

Growing Power is working closely with one of its’ neighbors, the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center, to teach youth about growing organic produce, eating healthy, and being more physically active.  Since 2006, we have been working with the 10-18 year olds who attend the weekly after school sessions held either at Growing Power or the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center greenhouse.  As part of the program, Growing Power is training the youth in building and maintaining Sustainable Urban Food Systems (i.e. Aquaponics System, Vermiculture, Sprouts System, etc.), collaborating with Browning Elementary School to install a native prairie and community garden, hosting cooking classes focusing on nutrition, and teaching youth about food sovereignty and the importance of eating fresh local food.

Milwaukee Headquarters:  5500 W. Silver Spring Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53218

Tel. 414.527.1546 / Fax 414.527.1908

Chicago Projects Office:  3333 S. Iron Street, Chicago, IL 60608

Tel. 773.673.8882