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Stories from the Oasis
Field notes, harvest reports, and reflections from the Pathways rooted in Petersburg.
Back to The Source: Healing in Nature with The Young Pharaohs
Every first SUNday of the moonth, we unplug from the noise and reconnect with something real. No screens. No stress. Just fresh air, deep breaths, and sacred water.
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Rooted in Resilience: Turning Challenges into Change
The recent cuts to the Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program have hit Petersburg hard — and the ripple effects are being felt by our local farmers, families, and food programs. For a city already designated a foo...
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Planting Seeds,Growing Leaders: Impact of Mini Hands 4 Light Work
In October 2024, we launched something special at Pleasants Lane Elementary School — the “Mini Hands 4 Light Work”pilot — and it was nothing short of amazing! For four weeks, young minds got their hands in the soil, thei...
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Awakening the Pharaoh Within: Discovering Your Rising Ritual
Peace, Petersburg.
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Petersburg Is Growing: CommUNITY Supported Agriculture(CSA)
Feeding The People, Supporting Our Farmers
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Breaking Bread, Building Legacy: First Brunch w/ Young Pharaohs
Imagine a table where generations unite, where wisdom flows as freely as laughter, and where the seeds of leadership, resilience, and transformation are planted with every shared meal.
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“Young Pharaohs”: Rooted in Legacy, Growing in Leadership
At Petersburg Is Growing Inc., we’re investing in the future by emPOWERing young adults to lead with purpose, connect with their roots, and build a stronger commUNITY. The Young Pharaohs of Petersburg Experience is a yea...
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“Many Hands 4 Light Work” is Cultivating CommUNITY in Petersburg
It’s Time to Rise, Grow, and Build…Together.
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Brunch w/ Young Pharaohs: A Gathering of Legacy and Leadership
In the Nile River Valley, offerings weren’t just about giving, they were about building. People poured into the next generation with wisdom, food, art, and knowledge, ensuring that their commUNITY stayed strong and their...
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VSU Homecoming Parade Team
We’re thrilled to announce that Petersburg Is Growing Inc. has been accepted to participate in the 2024 Virginia State University Homecoming Parade! This exciting event is a celebration of VSU’s rich history and the stro...
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Transforming Lives of Local Teens:From Gang Culture 2 Agriculture
At Petersburg Is Growing Inc, we believe in the power of transformation. Our newest initiative, Gang Culture 2 AgriCulture, is a groundbreaking 15-week program designed to empower teens to break free from the cycle of ga...
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Tyrone Cherry III - Executive Director/Founder
Tyrone Cherry III is a visionary leader, educator, and urban farmer dedicated to transforming the community of Petersburg, Virginia, through sustainable agriculture, education, and food justice. As Executive Director of ...
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“Greater is The Goal” Campaign: Sowing Seeds, Growing CommUNITY
At Petersburg Is Growing Inc., we believe fresh, nutrient-dense food should be a right, not a privilege. That’s why we launched the “Greater is The Goal” Campaign, an initiative built on commUNITY, collaboration, and cre...
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How 2 Survive in The Food Desert: Cultivating Resilience
How 2 Survive in The Food Desert
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The Young Pharaohs of Petersburg Application is Now Open!
Calling All Future Leaders: The Young Pharaohs of Petersburg Application is Now Open!
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Join Our Pumpkin PickUp List for Petersburg! 🎃
As the fall season winds down, many of us find ourselves with leftover pumpkins from creative pumpkins projects to Halloween decorations or seasonal displays. Instead of letting those pumpkins go to waste, why not put th...
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Support the Young Pharaohs of Petersburg:
Help us shape the future of Petersburg by investing in its most valuable asset—our youth. The Young Pharaohs of Petersburg is a transformative leadership program designed to equip high school students with the tools, kno...
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Young Pharaohs Of Petersburg
In Petersburg, Virginia, the next generation of leaders is rising. The Young Pharaohs of Petersburg is a unique, year-round youth leadership initiative that empowers high school students to discover their potential and p...
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Petersburg Oasis Youth Farm
At the heart of Petersburg Is Growing lies the Petersburg Oasis Youth Farm, a thriving hub of sustainability, education, and community connection. This farm serves not only as a source of fresh, nutritious food but also ...
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Introducing Our Food 4 Thought Free Libraries: Nourishing Minds
At Petersburg Is Growing, we believe that food and knowledge are the cornerstones of a thriving community. That’s why we’re proud to introduce our Food 4 Thought Free Libraries initiative. Located at key spots throughou...
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Farm 2 Door Produce Program
🌿 Farm 2 Door Produce Program 🌿
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Black History In The Making - Tyrone Power Cherry III
Produced by Virginia Cooperative Extension at Virginia State University
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Introducing Mini Hands for Light Work: Cultivating Community
At Petersburg Is Growing, we believe that small actions can lead to big changes. That’s the heart of our volunteer program, Mini Hands For Light Work, which focuses on cultivating community spirit through hands-on servic...
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Petersburg Mobile Farmstand: Fresh Produce & Workforce
At Petersburg Is Growing, we’re more than just a farmstand—we’re a movement that’s dedicated to bringing fresh, local produce directly to neighborhoods in need. This summer, our Mobile Farmstand launched with a mission t...
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