New Project
​2017 and 2018

Park Slope Armory Women's Homeless Shelter

Residents learn to garden with Joyce Jed, and planted this lovely garden in front of the building in which the shelter is located.

​More about this project.
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  • Do you know someone who would benefit from working on some of our gardens? 
  • Would you like to recommend a space for us to consider for one of our projects?  
  • Perhaps you’d like to make a donation so more people and neighborhoods can benefit from The GreenWorks Team’s projects. 
  • Our contact information can be found here.
What our participants have said about their experience with The GreenWorks Team:

It has helped my personal growth — it has improved my self-image, and helped me to become more patient. Also I feel good and proud when I see the plants grow up, which is the end result of my work.
—Carl

It is called “horticultural therapy” because you are beautifying a space that needs to be beautiful! It makes me feel useful and I learn a lot about the living planet. 
—Alex

I like to plant flowers and water the plants. It helps me to focus better, and to be less anxious now. 
—David

I see the plants grow from seed and it makes me feel like I will grow and develop in the future. Also it has helped me to communicate better with other people and with my family. 
—L.A.

Gardening uses your hands and your body. You keep busy, it takes your mind off  your problems. It becomes a hobby, not a chore. Not only do the plants grow, but I develop as well. 
—Gloria