The North Nashville Community Economic Development Consortium endeavors to impactfully improve the quality of life for ALL Nashville residents through support of housing and economic development that preserve the history and integrity of such an iconic community.
NNCED Consortium Partnerships At Work
Mt. Calvary Herman Street Community Development Corporation (MCHScdc) is a young, independent nonprofit organization and a partner in the North Nashville Community Economic Development Consortium (NNCEDC). Its collaboration with the William F. Buchanan CDC, Family & Children’s Service and others expands its food insecurity eradication initiatives via a community garden located on Herman Street and 25th Avenue North in Nashville, Tennessee.
The goals and objectives of the Herman Street Community Garden Project are as follows:
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To arrest food insecurity within the 37208 zip-code service area for our Senior population, and within a five-mile radius of the community garden and specifically targeting the Senior and disabled residents of Hadley Park Towers and other senior residential facilities.
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To improve nutritional awareness and promote healthy eating habits by introducing the concept of a community garden, providing fresh, organic produce and offering educational programs on topics such as nutrition and cooking.
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To provide opportunities for positive social interaction and recreation for Seniors in a beautiful, non-threatening atmosphere where they may interact with our Junior partners at Pearl Cohn Entertainment Magnet High School in a healthy pursuit of connectedness and engagement with their community.
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To increase physical activity and mobility through light garden maintenance activities.
