When you shop at the Homeless Garden Project Store—whether in person or online—you’re doing far more than buying a thoughtful gift or a handmade good. You’re investing directly in people working hard to rebuild their lives. Every dollar you spend goes toward paid job training, employment, and career mentorship for individuals transitioning out of homelessness in Santa Cruz.
Where Your Purchase Goes
Every item in our store represents a step forward for someone in our community. Here’s how your support makes a difference:
- Transitional Employment
Through paid, hands-on work at our organic farm and in our workshop, trainees gain valuable skills, a steady income, and a structured path forward. Many are learning how to work again after years of hardship—and they’re doing it in a supportive, healing environment. - Skill Building & Mentorship
Our trainees receive more than a paycheck. They participate in weekly workshops on topics like budgeting, goal setting, and emotional wellness, as well as receive personalized support through career mentorship and job-readiness training. - A Community That Cares
Just as important as the practical tools are the relationships built along the way. Trainees often say that being part of the Homeless Garden Project gives them something they haven’t had in a long time: hope.
By choosing to shop with us, you become part of that community—helping someone take the next step toward a stable, fulfilling life.
Supporting the Earth, Too
Our mission is rooted in sustainability—not just for people, but for the planet. The Homeless Garden Project farm is certified organic and operates using regenerative agriculture practices. By avoiding synthetic pesticides, supporting pollinators, and nurturing soil health, we help protect local ecosystems and fight climate change on a small but meaningful scale.
Our products—made with organic ingredients grown on-site and packaged with eco-conscious materials—reflect our values of stewardship, simplicity, and respect for nature. When you shop with us, you’re helping build a healthier environment alongside a more just community.
Shop with Heart this Mother’s Day
Looking for something meaningful this Mother’s Day? Give a gift that gives back. Whether it’s a handmade item from our workshop or a garden-inspired treat from the farm, your purchase supports both the environment and a person’s journey toward stability and self-sufficiency.
It’s more than a beautiful gift—it’s a gesture of love and solidarity.
Stay Tuned: Our Summer Collection is Coming
We’re excited to share that our Summer Collection is just around the corner! Crafted with care by our trainees and staff, these seasonal products celebrate the vibrant growth of the season and the spirit of transformation that defines our work.
Stay tuned for the official release—you won’t want to miss it.
Shop With Purpose
Every purchase from the Homeless Garden Project Store is a vote for compassion, sustainability, and the belief that everyone deserves a second chance. Whether you’re picking up a gift for a loved one or treating yourself, know that your support is helping someone else build a better future.
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