It's been a while since you've been filled in on what's happening here at Goodness Grows! This spring has been full of building and fencing raised beds, weeding and planting (and more weeding!), preparing and planting the fields, and anxiously watching all the beautiful growth. Crestview High School's special needs class worked with us one day a week throughout the spring. Former intern Brin brought her goat - Jameson - for a visit to help with our decade-plus battle against comfrey. Canfield Presbyterian Church came with a group to volunteer during their Youth Mission Week. (We sure do appreciate volunteers! If you know of any groups looking for service projects - send them our way, please!) A highlight of their visit was that our former intern Trevor Wilson (Now Dr. Wilson!) was part of that group! There have been many jam making sessions, a few field trips, the return of interns working here for the summer, and three of our crew starred in Beauty & the Beast Jr. with Squeaky Wheel Theater in Columbiana. It really has been a jam-packed season!

Last October we were lucky enough to have a special exercise class here at GG by Bethany Crouch and some folks with whom she was already working. Bethany now has classes in Canfield and some of our group have signed up to attend twice a month for the summer. We already had our first experience there and it was a hit! Read more about this wonderful business Bethany has created called FITNESS FOR ALL...

"I have always dreamed of creating something fitness related for the special needs population and that is why I generated this idea during my internship, and I wanted to take it a step further and I got my LLC for Fitness For All."

"When I finished my internship project in October, I had one student say to me "wow, I actually really enjoyed exercising and it felt good", and that's what I am doing it for. I want to give these individuals an environment where they can grow, learn, gain confidence and gain overall strength in who they are. I want to apply my education in exercise science and my passion for the special needs community and create something that can provide a space for fitness, and friendship FOR ALL. I will be offering group yoga classes, 1 on 1 strength training, and 30 min FUN-HIIT workouts."

We love what Bethany is doing and we are excited about taking part in these classes!

Available at Reach for the STARS in Salem, in Columbiana at
Living Luxe Designs, and here at GG.

Jungle Jam: - $7 - Blueberry Jalapeno, Strawberry Jalapeno, Hot,

Cherry Habanero, Pineapple Habanero, Dragon

Juicy Jam: - $7 - Cherry Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade

Special Sale: - $5 - Cranberry Jalapeno Jungle Jam
Help us clear out the last of this flavorful jam to make room for summer flavors!

Did you know that jam sales are our main source of income allowing us to pay our clients for all their work? Staff can be paid using the money we earn from the state as a DODD vocational habilitation site, but client paychecks cannot come out of that. As a result, all jams sold are extremely important to us and very appreciated. Your support truly keeps our programs running! Thank you!