SYGW temporarily suspends operations due to financial difficulty.

Seattle Youth Garden Works wishes to thank their community of exceptional friends, volunteers and donors for the continued support they have received for the past 15 years.

Stemming from recent fiscal independence from the Church Council of Greater Seattle as well as a particularly challenging economic and fundraising environment, SYGW Advisory Board temporarily suspended our program as of January 01, 2010, and will close our offices on January 25, 2010.

Despite exhaustive fund raising efforts, SYGW was unable to raise the capital required to sustain the program and operations through the first quarter of 2010. The Advisory Board worked diligently to find a solution, but ultimately determined that it was in the best interest of the youth, volunteers, donors and staff, to suspend further programming given the uncertain financial situation SYGW finds itself in. The Board is continuing to work on pursuing a potential strategic alliance that may allow the program to resume in the future.

SYGW In Need!

URGENT! SYGW In Need!

We need to raise $100K for long term operations.

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As 2009 draws to a close, Seattle Youth Garden Works is at a critical crossroads, with our financial needs more pressing than at any time during our 15 years of operations. While demand for youth services has never been higher, the fundraising environment has never been more challenging. In order to become an independent non-profit, SYGW is leaving the Church Council of Greater Seattle at the end of this year. Without the support of this fiscal sponsor, we must stand on our own financially and will need to raise more than $100,000 in community support in order to continue serving our youth into 2010 and beyond.

We need YOUR help.

Every gift counts. Your meaningful contribution puts SYGW one important step closer to serving the ever- increasing number of youth seeking our programs.

New Design of SYGW Blog

The SYGW blog is undergoing extensive aesthetic overhaul before it is unveiled for the waiting public. Special thanks to the young photographers of this years Fall Crew for lending us their talents.

SYGW Blog Is Launched!

Seattle Youth Garden Works, a garden based job skills training program in Seattle, WA, has launched its blog! Soon to come, posts by youth, AmeriCorps members, and SYGW staff.