Seattle Youth Garden Works empowers homeless and under-served youth through garden-based education and employment. We are a market gardening program for youth ages 14-22 in the University District and South Park neighborhoods. Our goals are to connect youth to housing, health care, education, jobs and community.

Our Results

Teaching2007 Outcomes
Total Served: 57 
Total Graduated 28 
Total Lead Gardeners 4 
68% of graduates increased their job skills 
62% of graduates increased their Business Skills 
53% of graduates increased their Knowledge 
58% of graduates  increased their Leadership Skills 

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Youth Today features SYGW

In its April 2007 issue, Youth Today featured Seattle Youth Garden Works. It said "(SYGW) provides job training through garden-based education and employment. Youth grow organic produce and sell it at local farmers’ markets and garden fairs, and to a small number of local restaurants. Youth work after school hours for 10 to 20 hours a week, earning a wage and a share of the profits."

"The initial program lasts 12 weeks, with a few youths continuing in leadership positions as lead youth gardeners for up to one year."

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World Changing features Seattle Youth Garden Works

World Changing, a website founded on the idea that real solutions already exist for building the future we want, features Seattle Youth Garden Works in their latest issue. "SYGW’s commitment to food security and sustainability, as well as teaching through organic methods allows these kids a chance to gain entrepreneurial skills, explore and strengthen personal goals and build a socially responsible community."

The complete article can be found at here.