In the soil of our urban farm, people find the tools they need to build a home in the world. Over 90% of the graduates in our yearlong program at our organic farm obtain stable jobs and housing within 3 months of completion.
In 2026, we’re expanding our growing space by bringing new land that was historically farmed and is next to our Natural Bridges Farm into full vegetable production.
Through our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program—the longest-running CSA in Santa Cruz—individuals experiencing homelessness gain paid, transitional job training while working alongside staff and volunteers to grow fresh, organic produce for the community.
More than half of our CSA shares go free of charge to food-insecure neighbors.
Your support will help us transform this new land—already enriched with cover crops—into thriving farmland that sustains our program for years to come. Together, we can plant new roots for a more nourished, hopeful future.
The staff at the Homeless Garden Project didn’t just teach me skills — they believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. They gave me a chance when no one else would. They showed me that my past didn’t have to define my future. And because of the Project’s connection with New Leaf Community Market, I now have a stable, full-time job — a job I’m proud of and one that allows me to support myself and rebuild my life. That opportunity alone changed the trajectory of my life.
Kelli, HGP Graduate
