Record #:

24041

Author(s):

Olshan, Kelly

Abstract:

Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project seeks to help children connect with their food through two initiatives: Growing Minds Farm to School and Growing Minds at Market. ASAP seeks to get children involved in the growing and cooking process of food in order to foster healthy eating habits from a young age.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 10 Issue 8, August 2013, p60-61, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Farming--North Carolina, Western; Farming--Asheville; Non-profit organizations

Record #:

24042

Author(s):

Shapiro, Leah

Abstract:

A non-profit organization uses a bus to travel to communities and provide creativity, movement, and activism by providing craft workshops to locals.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 10 Issue 8, August 2013, p92-93, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Handicraft--Asheville; Handicrafts--Asheville; Non-profit organizations; Handicraft

Record #:

24043

Author(s):

Howey, Paul M. [Photographer]; Dobrinska, Jacquelyn [Author]

Abstract:

Start From Seed is a local non-profit birth service provider, giving support to new low-income, high-risk mothers through its doula services. Volunteers act as advocates for new mothers and provide advice, support, and a sense of community.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 10 Issue 8, August 2013, p98-99, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Midwives; Non-profit organizations; Childbirth