R.O.O.T.S. PROGRAM
Welcome to R.O.O.T.S. Brought To You By Collectively Sustainable
Build More Than a Garden - Grow a Movement
ROOTS is not just a program—it's a grassroots
REVOLUTION
in food sovereignty. Designed by and for the community, ROOTS offers an in-house grant to help individuals, families, and neighborhoods across Metro Atlanta create sustainable 10x10 food production plots with the tools, training, and support needed to thrive. Apply to have your Unity Garden installed today!
Whether you're new to gardening or a seasoned grower, ROOTS empowers you to grow food with purpose, connect with neighbors, and join a movement that believes mutual aid is the foundation of resilience. We are installing Unity Garden plots across Metro Atlanta.
What You Receive
Base installation includes:
- 10x10 in-ground food production system compost (3 cu. ft.)
Added benefits for Members of Collectively Sustainable:
- Training throughout the growing season
- Access to a community of growers, stewards, and changemakers
Sliding Scale Investment
We believe everyone deserves a seat at the table - and a garden in their yard.
Choose your level of participation based on your capacity:
Tier 1: $300 – Pay it forward and help fund another family’s garden!
Base install + plants and seeds
Tier 2: $150 – Base install + plants and seeds
Tier 3: $0 – Full scholarship supported by community contributions
No matter your tier, you’ll receive the
same quality of support, love, and education.
roots of generosity youth program
Entrepreneurship program for our youth
Roots of Generosity is a youth workforce and entrepreneurship program that teaches teens ages 14–18 how to install and maintain food-producing gardens while building leadership, business, and community engagement skills. Through hands-on training, participants learn sustainable food production techniques and gain real-world experience providing services that help strengthen local food systems.
Ready to Plant Your ROOTS?
Together we are saying NO to harmful big box store products that are not up to our standards and we will NOT continue to support them! Instead, we are choosing to support, uplift, promote, and depend on one another.
Who Is R.O.O.T.S. For?
- Members of Collectively Sustainable (or those ready to join)
- Residents of Metro Atlanta with access to a yard, shared space, or community site
- People ready to learn, grow, and contribute to something bigger than themselves
- Community members willing to share their time, skills, or support with others
How It Works
1.) Apply through our registration form
2.) Get matched with a cohort and Lighthouse
3.) Receive your Unity Garden plot + installation support
4.) Attend training and work sessions
5.) Grow food. Build community. Share abundance.
Why It Matters
Every ROOTS plot is a seed of change - an act of resilience, resistance, and restoration. Together, we're building hyperlocal food systems that nourish our bodies, restore our soil, and reconnect us to each other.
