As 2025 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to celebrate the heart of our work, our volunteers. You showed up, rolled up your sleeves, and made a real difference in our community. From handing out over 1,800 bags of fresh produce, to collecting more than 50,000 pounds of trash, to planting over 400 native plants, every action mattered.
Each cleanup, harvest, planting, and event wasn’t just work. It was a choice to care for our neighbors, our land, and each other. Your time, energy, and heart have helped our community grow stronger, healthier, and more connected.
Thank you to every volunteer, partner, and neighbor who made this year possible. Together, we have planted seeds of change. Our community is thriving because of you.
Here’s a look at what we accomplished together in 2025:
Food Distribution and HEAL Education:
- 100+ volunteers helped pack and share fresh food
- 1,800 bags of produce distributed to local families through our CSA
- Nearly 55,000 pounds of produce delivered to the community
The Richmond Greenway Trail:
- 2,000+ volunteers showed up for the Greenway
- 49,614 pounds of trash cleaned up
- 375 native plants planted
- 726 pounds of weeds pulled
The North Richmond Farm:
- 300+ volunteers helped the farm thrive throughout the year
- Hosted standout events like Summer Seed Saving, Black August at the Farm, Make Your Own Compost, and our 20th Anniversary Celebration
- 50 youth learned and grew through hands-on farm experiences
Watershed Conservation Program:
- 470 volunteers came together for collaboration events
- Helped clean and restore green stormwater infrastructure and plan future installations in the Iron Triangle
- Removed trash and invasive species from Wildcat Creek
- Grew native plants for upcoming creek restoration projects
Richmond High School:
- 48+ student and community volunteers got hands-on at Richmond High School Community Gardens
- Hosted 8 volunteer events in 2025
- Built raised beds, planted lacinato kale, collard greens, trellis tomatoes, and cared for trees by the football field
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer? Get involved today!
We also want to take a moment to recognize just a few of the many volunteers who made this year possible. The seven individuals named below stood out for their dedication, leadership, and care, consistently going above and beyond in service to our community. We are deeply grateful for their contributions and for every volunteer who shared their time and heart with this work.
Phyllis Howard • Emily Hansen • Liam Africa • Steve Kurzman • Michelle Fahlsing • Nora Ponce • Karina Saucedo • Yenny Garcia • Rei Scampavia • Martha White
Below, we are honored to highlight several of these volunteers and share more about the impact they have made.
