New Growth Project
Looking for good food with a greater purpose? Befriend your local farmer and help create jobs for individuals with disabilities in one click.
This Event Only Happens Once a Year
The Weekly Harvest There is something special happening at New Growth Project right now. Our employees are back in the greenhouse, settling into their routines, reconnecting with one another, and stepping back into meaningful work. There are handshakes, laughter, familiar rhythms—and a sense of belonging that is hard to put into words but easy to feel. For many of the adults we serve, this isn’t just a place to work. It’s a place to be known. To be needed. To be part of something. And thanks...
Meet Our Farm Social MC (He’s Counting Down…)
Logo 🌿 What’s Growing (Even in Winter) While Michigan's weather can’t quite decide what season it is, our greenhouse has already moved on. Seeds are planted. Trays are filling. Tiny green sprouts are pushing through the soil like they know something exciting is coming. And they’re right. Spring is closer than it feels — and so are some important dates. 🎟 Farm Social Tickets Are On Sale This year’s Farm Social is happening at the Grand Rapids Public Museum, and it’s going to be unlike anything...
Adventure Awaits (And So Does Spring )
The Weekly Harvest Good morning from the farm, As we race towards the end of February, we can't help but feel grateful for the lessons learned in 2025. Because of our growth, increase in support, and demand for our program, we are positioning our organization for sustainability. The lives that are positively impacted by New Growth Project continue to grow. Whether it is through our peer mentor program, volunteering, community partnerships, internships, or staff development, we are overwhelmed...
Save the Dates: Spring is Coming!
News From The Farm Hello friends, It may be snow-covered, but spring is starting to whisper around the farm, and we have some meaningful milestones and exciting dates to share with you. 🌟 Save the Date: Farm Social — April 17 We’re thrilled to announce our annual Farm Social on April 17 at the Grand Rapids Museum. This signature fundraiser brings together community, creativity, and our shared belief that everyone deserves a place to belong. More details (and ticket info!) coming soon — for...
2025: A Year Filled with Growth & Gratitude
The Weekly Harvest We’re Ending 2025 on a High Note — Thanks to You! Dear Friends of New Growth Project, As we close the books on 2025, we want to take a moment to pause, reflect, and say thank you. This year was nothing short of transformational—and it’s because of YOU. New This Week: Fund the Farm: Goal Crushed! Because of your generosity, we not only met but surpassed our $60,000 goal for our year-end Fund the Farm campaign. Your support ensures we head into 2026 with the resources to...
We’re Ending 2025 with Full Hearts (and Full Harvests)
The Weekly Harvest What a Year! As 2025 wraps up, we’re looking back with full hearts (and maybe a little dirt under our fingernails). It’s been a year of growth in every sense of the word. This year at New Growth Project, we: ✅ Welcomed over 80 CSA members✅ Hosted 17 mobile farmers markets✅ Filled orders across West Michigan through Locavana✅ Provided job skill development for 18 individuals in our peer mentor program✅ Watched confidence, skills, and friendships blossom across our farm rows...
🚜 You’re Helping Us Grow Something Big
The Weekly Harvest Weekly Update: Fund the Farm Progress Because of YOU, we’re inching closer to our goal of raising $60,000 by December 31 to Fund the Farm. So far, the community has raised an incredible $36,900! We have EIGHT teams raising money for New Growth Project by asking their friends and colleagues to support our mission. Team Captains will win a prize from the farm. The team that raises the most funds enjoys a dinner at the O'Driscoll home. That means more employment hours, more...
Still Growing Strong – Fall at the Farm & Holiday Preview!
The Weekly Harvest Hello from the Farm! As the final leaves fall and the cool weather sets in, we're reflecting with deep gratitude on an incredible 2025 season. With the help of our community, staff, volunteers, and CSA members, we cultivated a bountiful harvest—and even more importantly, a place where purpose and growth thrive. But the work (and the growing!) isn't over. Thanks to our hoop house and ongoing microgreens production, we’re still harvesting fresh food—and you can still enjoy...
Ribbon Cutting, Fall Squash & A Whole Lotta Gratitude 🎉
The Weekly Harvest Today’s the day! 🎉We’re celebrating our brand-new farm store with a ribbon cutting at 10:00 a.m. alongside the Rockford Chamber of Commerce—and we’d love for you to swing by if you’re in the neighborhood. But that’s just the beginning. This week, we’ve got a fresh harvest, fall sales, shoutouts to our rockstar volunteers, and a can’t-miss fall event just around the corner. Let’s dig in! New This Week: 🎀 We Cut the Ribbon (and Probably a Few Flowers) Our farm store is...
Saying Goodbye, Celebrating Growth, and Gearing Up for Fall 🍂
The Weekly Harvest Hello from the farm, There’s a crispness in the air (and we’re not just talking about the lettuce). As the seasons shift, we find ourselves celebrating, reflecting, and looking ahead with full hearts. This week’s email is all about people—the ones who grow here, the ones who guide the way, and the ones like you who make it all possible. Let’s dive in 🌱 New This Week: 🌟 Celebrating 18 Stories of Growth This Summer This summer, we had the privilege of working alongside 18...
Looking for good food with a greater purpose? Befriend your local farmer and help create jobs for individuals with disabilities in one click.