As part of our commitment to providing independent living for the IDD population in our community, we are also committed to creating other opportunities within these neighborhoods to foster a sense of community.  We have done this by making sure all our locations have a community garden.

Gardening can have many health benefits for people with disabilities and can provide a source of exercise, friendship, stimulation, and relaxation. Elder-accessible gardens create opportunities for older volunteers to contribute their time and expertise to grow nutritious foods, socialize with one another, and pass on cross-generational knowledge to younger community members. Gardening is also a great way to engage people of all age groups in physical activity.

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Our Edison Street Gardens are overseen by some of the WSU Master Gardener’s.  They help many of the neighbors in a local Senior Living Apartment complex, sow, grow and harvest! With their expertise, Lamb Weston’s donations, Boy Scout Troup 169 and many others, our community gardens are bringing together a diverse and positive sense of community!