SISTAMoms is a company partnership that encourages collaboration among entrepreneurs and businesses by fostering an environment where different talents, skills, and resources can come together to create something greater than the sum of its parts. This involves hosting networking events, facilitating brainstorming sessions, or creating platforms for idea-sharing and collaboration.
SISTAMoms Village Garden program runs from June 1st, 2024-September 7th, 2024 and Maker’s Market continues until the end of October. We use an entrepreneurial framework rooted in cultural practices to promote therapeutic gardening, mindfulness and wellness workshops, and community support groups. These initiatives support economic empowerment to strengthen families and enhance community cohesion. Our mission is to improve mental health with nature.
Entrepreneurial Framework: The program incorporates an entrepreneurial framework to empower participants with skills in gardening, business, and sustainability:
Therapeutic Gardening: Guided sessions led by horticultural therapists help participants use gardening as a form of stress relief and emotional expression.
Mindfulness and Wellness Workshops: Weekly workshops on mindfulness, meditation, and yoga are provided, emphasizing the mental health benefits of connecting with nature.
Community Support Groups: Regular support group meetings offer a safe space for participants to share experiences, challenges, and successes, fostering a supportive community environment.
Program Outcomes:
Economic Empowerment: Participants gain entrepreneurial skills, increasing their financial independence and business acumen.
Strengthened Families: Families work together, improving communication and relationships while learning valuable life skills.
Enhanced Community Cohesion: The program creates a sense of community pride and ownership, reducing crime and promoting social interaction.
Improved Mental Health: Participants experience reduced stress, enhanced mood, and better overall mental health through regular engagement with nature and community support.
The Summer Gardening Program is more than just a gardening initiative; it is a comprehensive approach to community development. By focusing on entrepreneurship, family structure, community partnerships, and mental health care, the program cultivates not only plants but also stronger, healthier, and more sustainable communities.
Read more on SISTAMoms’ website
