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We are excited to introduce Eating From the Garden: Growing a Toolkit for Healing, a transformative retreat born from the dedication and vision of cousins Erica Johnson and Shereá Burnett. In response to the need for more inclusive and supportive spaces, Erica and Shereá have crafted this unique event to serve Women of Color in Alamance County.
What is The Garden? The Garden is a nurturing initiative designed to address the specific needs and conversations within our community. This initiative will begin with a two-day retreat that will provide a safe and empowering environment where Women of Color can feel heard, seen, embraced, and supported.
Following the retreat, The Garden will continue to offer future opportunities for bonding, connection, and support. This ongoing series of events will help participants maintain and deepen the connections made during the retreat.
Join us as we cultivate a space where your voice and experiences are not only valued but celebrated. This retreat is the beginning of an ongoing journey towards connection, support, and personal growth. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something meaningful and impactful.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED.
To be added to the waitlist, please email: eatingfromthegarden2024@gmail.com
(Note: Spaces are limited. Registration is required.)
Learn more about the dynamic women participating in Eating From the Garden here.
Learn more about the minority-owned businesses that are supporting Eating From the Garden here.
This retreat is made possible by Impact Alamance's Community Forward Grant.
Eating From the Garden: Growing a Toolkit for Healing is sponsored by:
Our fiscal agent for this initiative is the African-American Cultural Arts & History Center in Alamance County, North Carolina.
This event will be held at the Jack O'Kelley Sertoma Club building at North Park in Burlington, North Carolina. The SERTOMA (SERvice TO MAnkind) Club was chartered in 1986. The club is named in honor of one of Alamance County’s most prominent African American leaders and educators, the late Jack O’Kelley. Mr. O'Kelley was the first African American to serve on the Alamance County Board of Commissioners, a principal at Graham Elementary School, and a principal at Graham High School.
Historically North Park was the only park accessible to African American and/or Black people in Alamance County. Learn more about North Park here.
