Welcome
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.
Advocacy
Growing Healthy Veteran’s mission goes beyond gardening.
We advocate for sustainable agriculture, food sovereignty, and community-driven solutions.
Veterans learn horticulture skills, sustainable growing practices, and the value of local food systems, becoming ambassadors for healthier, community-based food networks.
