Community Events at The Grove Project

The 2023 Spring and Summer activities were bustling with energy at The Grove Project, showcasing our commitment to community impact events. We kicked off Spring with a dance for Youth With Special Needs (YSN) in the Madison community, where over 60 volunteers, aged 5 to 18 years old, contributed to the event's resounding success. Volunteers took part in various roles, from crafting decorations and preparing food for the dance to managing activity stations and serving as one-to-one buddies for the YSN participants. The atmosphere was magical, and both volunteers and youth participants created unforgettable memories! One parent of a middle school volunteer shared, “My daughter counted down the hours until she got to take part (as a volunteer in this event). I haven’t seen her this excited about something in a long time. Such a win for all!!” Another parent of a youth participant expressed enthusiasm by saying, “This event was so amazing. It gave my son a beautiful and productive way to interact with other children. I watched him come out of his shell. We absolutely loved it.”

While the dance was a highlight of our Spring, our youth volunteer programs also included two high school Grove volunteers who raised over $500 for Good Grief by participating in the Good Grief 5k run. Our spring fundraising efforts further supported us directly; Jess Scarpetti, an amazing yogi, helped us “flow for the future” with a grounding yoga class that raised money for future programming.

The summer of 2023 featured a single-session event for CASA, during which elementary-aged volunteers assembled sports gift bags for youth in foster care. These bags included basketballs, soccer balls, personalized sports bags, water bottles, and handmade sports keychains. Volunteers enjoyed the crafting experience at the beautiful Noe Pond Club, and CASA was thrilled with this thoughtful donation.

Keep checking back regularly to witness the various ways The Grove continues to make a positive impact in your community!