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Page 3 <br />programs for vulnerable and disadvantaged populations in our community; people <br />we already have developed relationships with! <br />The Greenhouse will house the vegetable starts for the over 45 Unity Gardens in the <br />area/ Garden leaders, neighbors, volunteers and more will work side by side, <br />learning and growing food for the entire community! Consistent with the overall <br />Unity Gardens mission, four - season growing will lead to increased production, and <br />therefore consumption of locally grown produce, thereby helping reduce chronic <br />illnesses and childhood obesity rates. It is ironic but true that those in our <br />community most vulnerable are disproportionately affected by poor diet and <br />chronic illness. It is also true that we, as a community, can only be as healthy and <br />productive as our most vulnerable members. Healthy people are productive people! <br />With childhood obesity rates exceeding 25%, and chronic illnesses taking a terminal <br />toll on our health care system, something must change. When it comes to making <br />sure everyone in our community has access to healthy food, it is obvious we can't <br />afford not to grow with Unity! <br />227 W. JEFFERSON BLVD. SOUTH BEND. IN 46601 1 P: 574 - 235 -9371 1 FAX: 574- 235 -9021 1 SOUTHBENDIN.GOV <br />