Green Haven Project

Green Haven Project was established in 2019 to help bring awareness to a huge economic issue in one of Miami's oldest neighborhoods. Once a thriving historic center for commerce in the community, Overtown is now considered a food desert. Green Haven Project empowers local residents in the pursuit of obtaining healthy, fresh, local food. GHP creates the opportunity to learn to grow food and provides a sense of community for residents. Urban gardening has been proven to establish food sovereignty, help combat poverty and food waste, and lessen the impact of gentrification. Our goal is to create a more resilient Overtown to withstand the pressures placed on it presently and in the future. The food harvested from the garden feeds the residents of the surrounding area and brings them together for a shared experience.