Beginner Gardeners Class with Knox County Master Gardeners The Alliance is excited to celebrate its collaboration with the Knox County Master Gardeners to host beginner gardening classes for the community with the first one on August 26, 2023, and the second on February 17, 2024, at Payne Avenue Missionary Baptist…
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On October 15, 2023, a ribbon-cutting was held for what was then called the Payne Avenue Community Garden located at 2723 Louise Avenue on property owned by Payne Avenue Missionary Baptist Church. The ribbon-cutting was the culmination and fruition of a vision that Chris Battle had in 2018 to build…
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Water for the Burundi Refugees The story of the Alliance providing water for the Burundi Refugees is the story of the Alliance fulfilling its Sustainability and Capacity Building Pillar. On April 24, 2023, Charlotte Rodina, the Executive Director of CAC Beardsley Farm, contacted the Alliance seeking help to solve a…
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We are pleased to share the exciting news that work has begun on Battlefield Farms and Gardens’ community garden on Payne Avenue Missionary Baptist Church’s property at 2723 Louise Avenue! We are so grateful for the opportunity to help transform this space on property previously used as a dump for…
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Volunteering at a community garden is a fun and rewarding experience that offers numerous benefits. It fosters a sense of bonding and teamwork. Working together towards a common goal promotes collaboration, strengthens relationships, and creates a shared sense of accomplishment. Whether you’re working on planting, weeding, or harvesting, you’ll find…
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As parents, we often worry about keeping our children clean and germ-free. However, research has shown that playing in the dirt can actually have many health benefits for kids, especially when it comes to growing their own food. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of kids playing in…
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