Programs

  • Program 1 [2020]

    ASBURY FARMS IS A LARGE-SCALE, COMMERCIAL FARMING OPERATION LOCATED ON WHAT WAS ONCE VACATED PROPERTY IN THE EASTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD. SEVERAL LOCAL RESIDENTS HAVE BEEN HIRED TO RUN THE FARM AND ENSURE THAT THE CORPORATION'S PRESENCE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD IS A BLESSING FOR RESIDENTS. WHILE ASBURY FARMS IS A COMMERCIAL OPERATION IT ALSO INCLUDES SEVERAL COMMUNITY ACCESS AREAS THAT RESIDENTS ARE WELCOME TO HELP THEMSELVES TO FRUIT AND VEGETABLES. ASBURY ENCOURAGES COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN ALL OF ITS EFFORTS. ASBURY FARMS CAF PROMOTES HEALTHY EATING HABITS BY UTILIZATION PRODUCE GROWN IN THE COMMUNITY THAT IS PREPARED AND PRESENTED IN AN APPEALING MANNER. ASBURY HIRES LOCAL RESIDENTS, UTILIZES VOLUNTEERS, AND ENGAGES YOUTH WHO ARE TRAINED BY AN EXECUTIVE CHEF, WHO ALSO OVERSEES THE FARM TO TABLE OPERATIONS FOR THE CORPORATION. SOUTH FLINT SOUP KITCHEN - TO FEED A HEALTHY MEAL TO ANYONE WHO IS HUNGRY, AND TO ACT AS A RESOURCE CENTER TO DIRECT PEOPLE TO THE AGENCY THAT CAN HELP THEM.
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $299.5K

  • Program 2 [2020]

    THE ASBURY HOUSE PROVIDES TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR LOCAL COLLEGE STUDENTS AND MISSIONARIES WITH A PASSION FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. WE ENCOURAGE OUR RESIDENTS TO EXPLORE CREATIVE WAYS TO IMPLEMENT WHAT THEY LEARN IN THE CLASSROOM IN THE LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD. THIS IS AN IDEAL OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE WHERE THE CLASSROOM CAN TAKE TO THE STREETS. WHETHER THEIR FUTURE INCLUDES SOCIAL WORK OR ENTREPRENEURSHIP, THE ASBURY HOUSE OFFERS AN ENVIRONMENT FOR ACHIEVING BOTH ACADEMIC GOALS AND MAKING AN IMPACT IN THEIR COMMUNITY. OUR HOUSE IS FULLY FURNISHED INCLUDING BEDS, KITCHEN ITEMS, WASHER AND DRYER.
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
    –
    $16.6K

  • Program 3 [2020]

    CONNECTING NEIGHBORS - THE CORPORATION OPERATES A COMMUNITY HELP CENTER THAT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ONE DAY EACH WEEK. RESIDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF SERVICES DURING THE HOURS OF OPERATION, BOTTLED WATER, AND FOOD PROVIDED BY THE FOOD BANK OF EASTERN MICHIGAN. THE CORPORATION'S NEIGHBOR CONNECT PROGRAMS PROMOTE FAMILY HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND LITERACY WHILE CONNECTING NEIGHBORS WITH EACH OTHER AND WITH THE RESOURCES THEY NEED. EVERY WEEK INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TURN TO ASBURY TO HELP THEM SUPPLEMENT THEIR FOOD SUPPLY. ASBURY IS A PARTNER WITH THE GENESEE COUNTY FOOD BANK AND OTHER NONPROFITS TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY THE FLINT WATER CRISIS. ASBURY PARTICIPATES IN THE CLEAN & GREEN PROGRAM WHICH IS MANAGED BY THE GENESEE COUNTY LAND BANK FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING VACANT LOTS. ASBURY EMPLOYS LOCAL YOUTH FOR THIS EFFORT.
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    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $257.6K