GreenFingers Project:

GreenFingers is a micro-economic development program created by EarthLinks to benefit homeless and low-income persons. Participants grow plants in our GreenFingers Peace garden, & then use the garden’s abundance to create products available for sale. These participants earn a modest wage, acquire job skills, enhanced socialization, higher self- esteem, & an opportunity to appreciate natural beauty and enjoy a sense of accomplishment.

Who?

• Adult men and women who are homeless, recently homeless or low-income (below $10,000/yr)
• Priority is given to homeless people with no income who are currently unemployed, want to get job skills, work in a group setting, and prepare for future work options
• Willing to create products from pressed flowers

What?

• Learn to harvest and press flowers and design items for sale
• Develop your creativity
• Get to know & cooperate with a wide variety of people
• Learn pre-employment skills
• Set life-improvement goals and gain support to work towards them

When?

• Begin with a 3 week orientation (Call Julie at 303-389-0085) for dates of our next orientation

Where?

• Participants attend a Tuesday or Thursday workshop from 9:15-11:45 AM at the EarthLinks Office:  2828 Larimer Street, Denver Co 80205
• Phone: 303-389-0085

Why?

• Get involved!
• Do meaningful, inspirational, fun work
• Earn some income by the end of the month
• Connect with the natural world through flowers & gardens
• Use GreenFingers as a stepping stone to something bigger and better!