World Crops of Cambridge and Somerville
THE WELCOME PROJECT
Mystic Community Garden
About the Garden
The Welcome Project is a Somerville based organization which utilizes the collective power of the Somerville immigrants to shape the community. Through program development the Welcome Project works to encourages immigrant youth, adults and families to advocate for themselves. Based at the Mystic Public Housing Development, The Welcome Project team engages with many immigrants working to provide community service, and allow for civic opportunity for those living in the community.
The Mystic Community Garden, was originally developed to provide opportunities for residents of the Mystic Public Housing Development to grow fresh vegetables. Residents are provided a designated plot within the garden space to grow their own fruits and vegetables. The garden is run by a steering committee which oversees the the garden, designating plots and community tasks.
For more information about The Welcome Project and the Mystic Community Garden, click here
Ben Echevarria, Interim Executive Director ben@welcomeporject.org
CROPS
Roma Tomatoes