SISTAMoms
Maxwell Street Community Garden is proud to partner with SISTAMoms, a dynamic community of entrepreneurs, wellness leaders, and changemakers rooted in a shared mission: to harness the healing power of nature, build economic opportunity, and cultivate stronger, more connected communities.
Through their Village Garden Program (June 1–September 7, 2024) and Maker’s Market (continuing through October), SISTAMoms transforms our garden into a vibrant hub of growth — not just for plants, but for people, families, and futures.
Rooted in cultural traditions and an entrepreneurial framework, the program weaves together therapeutic gardening, mindfulness workshops, and community support to promote mental wellness, economic empowerment, and family resilience. Together, we offer a space where wellness meets opportunity and every harvest tells a story of healing and hope.
Program Highlights
Therapeutic Gardening:
Guided sessions led by horticultural therapists help participants de-stress, reflect, and reconnect through nature.
Mindfulness & Wellness Workshops: Weekly yoga, meditation, and mindfulness activities strengthen emotional well-being and self-care habits.
Community Support Groups: Safe, nurturing spaces for shared stories, struggles, and triumphs that build lasting connections.
Entrepreneurial Skill-Building: Tools and training in gardening, sustainability, and business to empower participants and uplift families.
Program Impact
Economic Empowerment: Participants gain real-world skills to support their ventures and financial independence.
Stronger Families:
Shared experiences in the garden deepen relationships and foster teamwork.
Greater Community Unity:
The program cultivates local pride, social connection, and collective healing.
Mental Health Support:
Time in the garden and community leads to lower stress, improved mood, and a deeper sense of well-being.