We cannot say enough about the individuals and groups of volunteers who come out and help with projects in the gardens and with children's programs. Urban Tree Connection relies heavily on the help of volunteers to accomplish the work of maintaining 10 gardens in the Haddington section of West Philadelphia including the ones in vegetable and fruit production for our healthy growing initiative, Neighborhood Foods, and the markets it supplies. These volunteers include summer camps, church groups, college students, adults in recovery, corporate members, private school groups, city youth groups, attorneys, programs for adults with challenges, and international students visiting Philadelphia to learn the real picture of the city from a hands- on perspective. Many of our volunteer groups return each year or several times each year, and each brings their unique talents to the tasks at hand and often serve as an incredible bridge with the community. On any given volunteer day in the gardens, the neighborhood children living near that particular garden are often fully engaged with volunteers in the work and fun of the event. We urge anyone with interest in volunteering to please contact us. You need not be a "gardener" as there are many tasks at all levels that we need help with. We look forward to having you join us!

And a special thank you to...

We would like to acknowledge our friends and supporters whose generous contributions help us to achieve our mission. To contribute to Urban Tree Connection, please contact UTC at info@urbantreeconnection.org.

► Funders 2009 - 2011

► Volunteers 2009 – 2011

► Collaborators and In-Kind Donors 2009 – 2011