Friday, December 23, 2011

Winter greens are rising at Sankofa Gardens, Shreveport; Sankofa 2012 calendar ready too, says Leia Lewis

Sankofa Gardens is a creative community and a fresh food oasis in the Linwood-Caddo Heights area of Shreveport. It is part of a nonprofit organization that is dedicated
to celebrating and cultivating the art, culture, and community life
of people of African descent, says Leia Lewis.

"Our central work is Sankofa Gardens, an organic community garden and
learning campus based in Shreveport, Louisiana. Sankofa Gardens is the
site of creative and educational programming designed to unify community,
strengthen family bonds, and enhance life skills for prosperity among
residents of the Caddo Heights-Linwood area and beyond.

Sankofa Vision, Inc. welcomes people of all backgrounds who seek
personal enrichment and wish to create a better world."

A fundraiser is the deluxe Sankofa Calendar. Suggested donation is $21. See more at Sankofavision.org. Or say hello to Leia 318-230-2892.

1 comment:

Jaelma said...

Sounds like a fantastic garden! What a wonderfully positive way to bring the community together. Wishing you all the best and a bountiful harvest!

Jaelma
http://www.themochalife.wordpress.com