Your interest in Growing Healthy Veterans is truly appreciated. Our website is currently being updated to reflect the engaging and exciting direction our organization is heading. Ellen Ewing, president.

Growing Healthy Veterans (GHV) is 501 (c)(3) humanitarian organization dedicated to engaging veterans, active-duty military as well as the surrounding community of North Chicago in sustainable agricultural practices that enhance their physical and mental well-being. Our mission goes beyond cultivating gardens; we aim to connect veterans with their communities through meaningful projects.

We are committed to addressing food scarcity in under-served communities by empowering veterans and the community to create a food oasis. Through the utilization of our community garden, we provide veterans with opportunities for reintegration into society, exposure to horticulture, and a chance to make a lasting impact on North Chicago’s food landscape.