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Formed: 2008 Established: 2009

This page last updated:10/28/2011

Grow Strong Village

San Diego, California,

United States

We are a community of people of all ages and cultures who are intentionally dedicated to urban agriculture, self-sustainability, creating resiliance with an emphasis on health.

It takes a village to raise a child! We have created a small, local urban village example within our neigborhood. We grow our food, cook, work and play outside to teach our children.

We participate in child-friendly activities, encourage DIY, and community activism- join the movement!

We need other villagers who share this vision and would like to learn more and take part in making it happen.

Website: http://www.growstrong.org

Contact:

Amy
San Diego, California 92105 United States

Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)

This page last updated:10/28/2011

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Please send me an email and we can arrange for a visit.

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Population Members(adults and children): 8 (3 children) Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: No	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (2-4 hrs/week work in the garden, general housing upkeep, possible cooperative childcare) Join Fee: No (each room is rented) Regular Fees: Yes (weekly contribution for bills, bulk purchases, and repairs)
Land and Buildings Urban Area: 0.3 acres (0.1 hectares) (edible landscape) Land Owned By: An absentee landlord Number of Residences: 1 (3 rooms, possibly expand to another house) Cohousing: No (in need of more space)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 21-50% (very important to us, goal is 50% and above) Share Community Meals: Nearly all dinners Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual (we prefer local diet) Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian Alcohol Use: Used occasionally (social drinking) Tobacco Use: Prohibited	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Other (Meditation practiced) Educational Style(s): Home schooling (no school age children now)

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