Huronia Transition Homes, Midland, ON

Operation Grow is a social enterprise designed to address the needs of women who have experienced violence. This community hub combines a vertical farm, a retail store, an inspected kitchen, a yoga studio, a meditation hall, meeting rooms, and shower and laundry facilities. Through the vertical farm, women are employed in a flexible and supportive environment. They increase their knowledge of and access to good, healthy food, while developing their assets, social networks, and economic resilience. Wrap-around services ensure that the space is safe and accommodating, with particular attention to self-care and trauma supports.

Grant amount: $260,000 over 4 years