Crown Point membership directly supports our mission to demonstrate the practical applications of ecology, guided by the principals of community, justice, spirituality, and sustainability. This valued relationship furthers our capacity to bring hope and health to the next generation. Please consider renewing your membership . . . or join us today!
As a direct result of Member support, in 2013 Crown Point:
- Donated more than 16,300 pounds of healthy organic food (with a value greater than $10,000) to our First Fruits Initiative which includes the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, the Good Samaritan Hunger Center, and the CANAPI project at Harmony Place. Since 1997 and projected through the end of this growing season, Crown Point has donated 140 tons of produce to our various food security partners. Crown Point’s donation is the largest source of locally, grown certified organic produce for the hungry in an eight county area.
- Donated around 3,500 plants to 15 community gardens, Harvest for Hunger plots and school gardens.
- Provided learning opportunities for 200 children through its Summer Farm & Science Camp. Many of these children were from inner city neighborhoods who were able to attend through full or partial scholarship support.
- Introduced 1,400 students at four local schools to the techniques and philosophies of sustainable land use, fresh vegetables and good nutrition.
- Served as a regional training center for women and men who are seeking to acquire the skills necessary to independently farm a small-scale vegetable operation.
- Played a leadership role in the development of the first-ever Summit County Food Charter which was adopted by Summit County Council and six other city councils. This document and related political support provide guidance to individuals, organizations and municipalities throughout Summit County in ways to achieve the vision that “Summit County is home to an economically vibrant, local and regional food industry and all residents are able to obtain and prepare nutritious food.”
In addition to these community benefits, members of Crown Point will benefit personally by wandering our fields, woodlands and wetland areas, reconnecting with nature that refreshes your mind, body and spirit.
