Matthew 25

Cultivate hope expands healthy food culture for all through hands-on growing, sharing and learning activities. The program's goals are to grow healthy food, resources and community spirit, and to learn about local foods, food production and healthy behaviors. During 2023, Matthew 25 accomplished the following cultivate hope goals:-gave away 6,934 free or reduced cost meals through groundswell cafe.-gave $31,384 worth of fresh food through the cultivate hope corner store.-provided land to 40 community gardeners. -taught more than 125 educational classes about healthy foods to youth and adults.

Community building connects neighbors and community members in order to increase social cohesion, happiness and public safety in neighborhoods.during 2023, Matthew 25 accomplished the following community building goals:-carried out 42 one-on-one conversations getting to know the gifts and talents of our neighbors.-curated 28 community events that drew neighbors together.-engaged 602 people in 7,978 hours of volunteer work that strengthened neighborhoods.

Neighborhood building revitalizes communities by encouraging neighbors to dream of possibilities, organizing sustainable reinvestment and sound public policy in targeted neighborhoods and providing a shared network of tools and resources.during 2023, Matthew 25 accomplished the following neighborhood building goals:-helped 33 homeowners with home repairs and 14 homeowners with yard clean-up projects, using 2,828 hours of volunteer labor.-completed six rental units rehabs.-rented 18 units of quality, affordable housing.-checked out 226 tools to individuals to help with home and garden projects.-started construction on two new affordable homes that will be sold at a deeply discounted price to residents at 80% area median income.