GreenFingers Project:

"First Steps towards Employment" 

GreenFingers is a micro-economic development project and "First Steps Towards Employment" program created by EarthLinks to benefit homeless and low-income persons. Participants grow plants in our GreenFingers Peace garden, & then use the garden’s abundance to create products available for sale. These participants earn a modest wage, acquire job skills, enhanced socialization, higher self-esteem, & an opportunity to appreciate natural beauty and enjoy a sense of accomplishment.

Who?	Adult men and women who are homeless, recently homeless or low-income (below $10,000/yr.).  Priority is given to homeless people with no income who are currently unemployed, want to get job skills, work in a group setting, & prepare for future work options  Willing to create products from pressed flowers
What?	Learn to harvest and press flowers and design items for sale Develop your creativity Get to know & cooperate with a wide variety of people Learn pre-employment skills Set life-improvement goals and gain support to work towards them
When?	Begin with a 3 week orientation (Call Kara at 303-389-0085) for dates of our next orientation Participants attend a Tuesday or Friday workshop from 9:15-11:45
Where?	EarthLinks Office 2828 Larimer Street Denver Co 80205   Phone: 303-389-0085
Why?	Get involved! Do meaningful, inspirational, fun work Earn some income by the end of the month Connect with the natural world through flowers & gardens Use GreenFingers as a stepping stone to something bigger and better!