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Drew Gardens

Posted by George.Rupp on December 31st, 2012
From San Diego to the South Bronx, the IRC's New Roots program is enabling hundreds of resettled refugees to grow their own healthy foods and earn income. more »
Posted by The.IRC on December 12th, 2012
In spring and summer, at a busy intersection in the South Bronx, refugees from around the world gather at one of New York City’s hidden gems—Drew Gardens—where they spend the day tending vegetable beds, learning about nutrition and trading stories about their new lives in the United States. more »
Posted by The.IRC on August 6th, 2012
Burmese refugee Winnie Aye is quoted in a USA Today story that features the IRC's New Roots program. New Roots helps recently resettled refugees adjust to their new home in the U.S. through community gardening. more »

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