The Garden is a vibrant community youth center located next to our Gethsemane campus and in the heart of the Sharpstown/Gulfton neighborhood.
Our free membership gives young people access to incredible opportunities they would not otherwise have. Through the programs we offer, young people are able to take short-term courses around college prep, coding, videography, or music production; they can learn new skills such as dance, conditioning for sports, or cooking; they can receive advanced training on a skill they want to develop further such as soccer or photography; and they can gain tools for relieving anxiety by forming new friendships, practicing yoga, or wrestling through life questions with a mentor.
Your gift through this year’s Christmas Offering will enable us to expand our programming as we seek to bring in the very best community partners who can inspire our young people to imagine what’s possible and can guide them on how to take actionable steps toward realizing their fullest potential.
Almost there!
Every donation, up to a combined total of $150,000 will be matched by an anonymous donor.
Let’s fill those stockings.
“The garden contains unique opportunities and creates a community space that is not really present in the community.”
– Maşhood, 12th grade
“I get to have a second home where I can relax, make new friends, and study.”
-Marian, 11th grade
“It’s a safe space for me to be myself and hang out with people.”
-Jorlyn, 11th grade
“It’s a welcoming place where everyone is comfortable and peaceful.”
-Lindsey, 11th grade
“In the summer I met new friends and spent all of photography class with them.
-Joshua, 10th grade
"Safe" -Joshua, 10th grade
"Part of a community"
- Maşhood, 12th grade
"Seen" -Johnathan, college
"Happy" -Jmanzor, 9th grade
"Relaxed" -Alexader, 12th grade
"Like I can have fun" -Jorlyn, 11th grade
"At home" -Mirian, 11th grade
“It’s important for us to have a safe space to escape all worries.”
-Jorlyn, 11th grade
“It helps us grow and build connections .”
-Alexader, 12th grade
“It creates a positive impact as it’s a place for togetherness and joy.”
-Lindsey, 11th grade
Want to volunteer at The Garden? Contact Ryan Villareal
Learn more about The Garden HERE.