World Grace Project

Waterloo is the most diverse city in Iowa, making it challenging to bridge all the gaps in human services. The World Grace Project’s primary goal is workforce development for vulnerable or low-income populations of Waterloo, while raising awareness of cultural diversity by engaging the greater community in the project. Our secondary goal is creating connections to healthy food through the use of our Life Garden, an indoor hydroponic garden that can grow 21 heads of lettuce in 2 square feet. With proper maintenance, the system can produce an estimated 280-300 heads of lettuce per year, allowing participants to be a part of a healthy behaviors and food security initiative for their city. Workforce camps targeting youth and refugees will allow learning woodworking, soft skills, and resumé building. Further, they will have an opportunity to grow and sell lettuce as part of a WGP cooperative that will advertise and promote the project’s mission creating community engagement.

World Grace Project bridges vulnerable populations to self-sufficiency through positive relationships and community projects.