Farm to Food Desert

A project in Cleveland, OH by Case Western Reserve University
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CWRU Farm: changing the Cleveland foodscape. Using education and opportunity to impact the lives of food desert residents.
Backers: 204
Average Pledge Per Backer: $169

Funded: $34,514 of $32,091
Dates: Feb 27th -> Mar 29th (30 days)
Project By: Case Western Reserve University
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Latest News

You all are incredible!

March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We cannot thank you enough for the overwhelming support that you have shown us. It is incredible to see new backer after new backer pop up on our page! We are so incredibly close!  If every backer increased their pledge by $20, we would reach our... (Read More)

Tax Deductible Contributions

March 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers!   I just wanted to send a quick note out to let you know that, as we are a 510(c)(3), you will be able to write off your contribution to our campaign as tax deductible when the campaign is successfully funded. Once the campaign ends,... (Read More)

3 Days to go and a new CSA reward opportunity!

March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Our dear Backers, You all have amazed us with your support. It is incredible and heartwarming to see so many people, some we know and some we don't, reaching out to help our underserved Cleveland communities. The words of encouragement through this... (Read More)

Plain Dealer article and Ohio Hunger Dialogues

March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
The Cleveland Plain Dealer ran an article this week highlighting the Farm's campaign!   http://www.cleveland.com/cooking/index.ssf/2014/03/cwru_farm_hoping_to_hire_help.html#incart_river  Also, because of this project, the CWRU Farm has been... (Read More)

Great News! More money directed to alleviating food desert struggles

March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Kelly Services, the agency through which we will hire the employees funded through this campaign, has made an incredible and generous offer to aid our endeavor and to put more money towards helping the residents of Cleveland's food deserts.   Kelly... (Read More)

CWRU farm hoping to hire help from Cleveland's 'food desert'

March 18th - via: cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, OH - Farming is hard work, but a potential new program at Case Western Reserve University's Squire Valleevue Farm in Hunting Valley could help it pay in salary and food for those who need it most. (Read More)

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