“At Growing Home, I found out that things are possible, that you can work and do something you love.” Anna always had a passion for gardening, so when she drove past the greenhouses at Growing Home, she knew she had to learn more. 

She applied, was accepted, and found more than job training, she found confidence. Facing gaps in her resume and self-doubt about whether she would be hired anywhere, Anna discovered that when you knock on doors, they do open. As a Participant Assistant and later a Farm Intern, she embraced every part of farm life, such as planting, harvesting, and watching growth unfold with time and care. She built job readiness skills, refreshed her computer knowledge, and stepped into leadership, mentoring new participants and guiding volunteer teams. Surrounded by a supportive farm and Employment Training team, Anna found herself part of something bigger, a place where people trust you, rely on you, and want you to succeed. 

Since 2021, Anna has been part of the Growing Home team, continuing her work on the farm and with participants. For her, Growing Home means doing meaningful work she loves, not just because she has to, but because she believes in it.