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Give to the Healing Garden

Growing Healthy Veterans is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your gift keeps the North Chicago Healing Garden growing for veterans and sends fresh produce to local food pantries.

Donate

Gifts are processed securely by Resilia, GHV's donation platform.

GHV board members, veterans and community leaders at the garden with the $150,000 state grant check
Supporters and community leaders at the garden.

Where your gift goes

The Healing Garden

Keeping Saturday sessions running, so veterans and neighbors have a place for peer support and hands-on work.

Fresh food for neighbors

Harvests from the garden are donated to local food pantries in the community.

Room to grow

Hoop houses and ongoing garden care are planned for the 2027 season.

$150,000

Public support for the garden

In November 2023, Illinois State Sen. Adriane Johnson secured a state capital grant for GHV to more than triple its available garden space.

“The work that is being done to support veterans is imperative.”

Illinois State Sen. Adriane Johnson

Other ways to give

Give your time

Work alongside local veterans on a Saturday. Volunteer in the garden.

Give through work

GHV is listed on Benevity, the giving platform many employers use for workplace donations and matching gifts. Search for Growing Healthy Veterans.

Sponsor the garden

Businesses, posts and community groups can call (312) 404-1907 or email info@growinghealthyveterans.org to talk about supporting the garden.

Questions about giving?

Ask about a gift, a sponsorship or a visit to see the garden for yourself.

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