Deeply Rooted

Deeply Rooted is a community-academic collaborative that uses the healing power of nature to promote health and wellbeing in Black and other minority Philadelphia neighborhoods. Nature — including trees and parks — makes us healthier, lowers gun violence, betters heart health, improves birth outcomes, and reduces stress and anxiety. Nature helps us feel more connected to one another.

In partnership with community groups and leaders, Deeply Rooted will:

Empower communities to create new greenspace including planting trees, greening vacant lots, and building mini-parks and community gardens.
Provide grants to community organizations and residents to put on events related to nature and run activities in parks and other greenspaces.
Create career development opportunities for youth, returning citizens, and other community members through leadership and nature-based job training.
Advocate for policies and neighborhood investments that promote environmental justice.

Partners: Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Southwest CDC, Sister Clara Muhammad CDC, Achievability, Community of Compassion CDC

Funders: Penn Medicine Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

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