Help Us Grow the Next Generation of Community Leaders
Help Us Grow the Next Generation of Community Leaders At Joy Grows we are building a team of committed, driven, and passionate individuals. We believe that meaningful community change happens when people are given the opportunity to serve, learn, lead, and grow. This year, we are honored to welcome Kareem, Eli, and Joy to our team […]
Meet Yessenia, Our New Corps Member
Yessenia Ayala Hello everyone! My name is Yessenia. I am working with JoyGrows through the Chesapeake Bay Trust as a Corp Member for the 2026-2027 year. I am honored for the opportunity to work with everyone to create a long-lasting vision of environmental stewardship and environmental education. I recently graduated Loyola University of Maryland with […]
Joy Grows’ Story: Miss Peaches (Donna) and Our First Garden at Harbor House
The Healing Garden, in collaboration with Miss Donna Johnson. Prefer to listen? Hear the full post, or read along below. Your browser does not support the audio element. It started on Burnside St: Nearly two years ago, in November 2023, I attended an Eastport Civic Association membership meeting at the Eastport Fire Hall to present […]
Meet Nana our awesome collaborator!
A huge group of kids dedicated to their own community farm is spectacular. But let me tell you about something just as cool: partnering with individuals in our communities in complementary ways. Meet Nana. She’s the great grandmother of some of the kids who are always engaged with our garden. She’s a pillar of the […]