Meet Jonathan Propp, Member of the Board, Collective Roots

I discovered Collective Roots at a Community Impact project in 2002. I was impressed with the enthusiasm of the kids, the program's founder, and what they were trying to achieve in East Palo Alto. In 2005, I joined the board to help Collective Roots reach out to even more kids.

By day I work as a consultant in new product development, but after work you'll find me gardening (organically, of course!) in the backyard. I've been an organic gardener for over 20 years, going back to my first community garden plot in Washington, D.C. I believe Collective Roots is at the forefront of a growing movement to rethink our country's approach to farming, energy use, food quality, and children's health.

The garden is looking great, the bicycle blender is a blast, and the solar panels are coming. Come help us grow the future for our kids!

Please help us achieve our goal to establish a Farmer's Market in East Palo Alto.

Saree Mading, Board Member and Administrator at East Palo Alto Charter School, has written an amazing letter about Collective Roots' initiative to develop the East Palo Alto Community Farmers’ Market. If you have a few minutes, please click here to view this inspiring letter. I am hoping that once you have read Saree’s letter and reviewed the programs that were are featured on our website, you will be inspired to make a donation to Collective Roots.

Nearly 40% of our budget is contributed in-kind. This means that every dollar you give is matched with the generosity of others that stretches precious resources even further. We offer a variety of ways for donors to make a contribution. I can mail you a letter (the old-fashioned way) with a remit envelope, or you can simply click here to make a tax-deductible donation online. Our online donation form is easy to use and only takes a couple of minutes.

There are many ways that you can join our efforts and support the work of Collective Roots. We welcome your involvement as a volunteer. Please review our many volunteer opportunities by clicking here.