Read below to see recent updates on our projects and more. |
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Soulful Seeds has been selected by the Jack Johnson Organization as one of a select few of the non-profits to be featured in their summer concert series. His concert will take place in September at Harveys Outdoor Arena in Lake Tahoe, NV. This recognition was a surprise for which we are very grateful. At the concert Soulful Seeds will: - Be provided with a table at the concert to promote our projects, outreach with potential new volunteers & members, and educate the local community.
- Soulful Seeds' logo and/or website will be feature on the Jack Johnson All At Once website.
- Soulful Seeds projects/volunteer events may be featured at the concert, on the website, in press releases, and newsletters.
- Soulful Seeds may have opportunities to participate in pre-show promotional events, including radio promotions and more.
Additionally, Soulful Seeds will be given $500.00 for accepting this offer and a $2,500.00 matching grant opportunity. |
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Understandably, winter has affected outside work, but a lot is going on behind the scenes. We continue to work on logistical issues like: - Finding a contractor who will grade the 2.6-acre property
- Working with Washoe Country to install a fence
- Purchasing irrigation supplies and arranging for irrigation infrastructure
- Arranging electrical connection with NV Energy
- Planning for construction of garden beds & tool shed
- Establishing a planting timeline & arranging for seeding starts
- Creating announcements & developing a strategy to our most immediate hiring needs, which includes a part-time exectuvie director and a full-time farm manager
- Planning fundraising events
- Pursuing grant funding opportunities
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Featured Community Partner |
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Curtis Brothers Construction has been a pivotal partner since we started Soulful Seeds. While supporting Soulful Seeds, they have supported many other non-profit projects in the community. David Mansfield, the leader of Curtis Brothers, serves on the Soulful Seeds Board. |
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