Happy hump day from DOL!🐪 Summer might be coming to an end but that means to get excited for our fall produce! #FoodAccessibility#FreshFood#FarmToTable#BlackOwned#SupportBlackBusiness#FoodJustice#CommunityGarden#SustainableFarming#FoodEntrepreneurs #SocialEnteprise#FoodSecurity#LocalFood#UrbanFarming#BlackFarmers #EconomicEmpowerment#HealthyEating#SmallFarm#StartupIncubator #EntrepreneurshipDevelopment#GrowYourOwn #DREAMprogram #Community #FoodisMedicine #EachoneTeachone #DOL #DreamingoutLoud
Dreaming Out Loud, Inc.
Non-profit Organization Management
Washington, District of Columbia 821 followers
To create economic opportunities for the DC metro region’s marginalized communities by building a healthy food system!
Über uns
Dreaming Out Loud, Inc.'s mission is to build an equitable food system, economic opportunity for marginalized people, and more resilient communities. We work to strategically and systemically address the issues of community health, employment, and economic empowerment within communities by transforming the food system Wards 6, 7, and 8 of Washington, DC. Founded in 2008, Dreaming Out Loud (DOL) was created in response to educational and economic disparities in underserved, low-income communities. Our work began in Ward 7 in Washington, D.C. where we taught children character and leadership development; developed and implemented a youth workforce development program for 72 participants working in the Mayor’s “Green Summer Jobs Corps”. Along the way, DOL noticed consequential issues surrounding food systems and economics in our partner communities. This lead to the establishment of a network of farmers markets working to fight “food deserts” and build health equity. Seeing the nexus between health and economics, DOL has developed an innovative approach, vertically integrating the food-system in African-American communities through: (1) Urban farming, (2) Food access via community-centered farmers markets and (3) A “healthy food hub”: a mission-driven aggregation, storage, and distribution facility for local produce to restaurants, schools, and other food related-businesses. Since 2014, DOL has reached more than 40,000 people, distributed more than 250,000 pounds of produce, and hosted more than 1,500 people in healthy cooking demonstrations at our farmers markets and employed 12 youth in summer workforce programs in Wards 6, 7, and 8.
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http://www.dreamingoutloud.org
External link for Dreaming Out Loud, Inc.
- Industrie
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Größe des Unternehmens
- 11-50 Mitarbeiter
- Hauptsitz
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Typ
- Nonprofit
- Gegründet
- 2008
- Spezialitäten
- workforce development, service-learning, civic engagement, character education, farmers market management, youth development, and urban farming
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Primäre
80 M St SE
Washington, District of Columbia, US
Employees at Dreaming Out Loud, Inc.
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Christopher Bradshaw
Executive Director at Dreaming Out Loud, Inc.
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Heather Iggulden
Illustration, Fine Art and Design
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Rodrigua Ross, MBA
Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging at YMCA of South Hampton Roads/ CEO of Dreaming Out Loud Consulting Inc
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Samuel Davis
CEO / Founder at Dreaming Out Loud Performance
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We're always hard at work trying to feed the people, but who doesn't need a little help from their friends?! If you want to support building equitable #FoodSystems and are not sure how we would love to have you come work on the farm with us. Click the link in our bio and let us know when you would be available for a volunteer day and we'll make sure there is plenty for you to do when you get there! 😜 #blackfarmers #blackowned #blackfarmersmatter #volunteer #blackownedbusiness #FoodIsMedicine #healthiswealth #farmtofork #farmtotable #growthmindset
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Erika Huggins is a human rights activist, educator, Black Panther leader, & former political prisoner who was one of the first speakers of Conversations on Food Justice. She joined the Black Panther Party at 18 and became a leader of the LA chapter, working on the Free Breakfast Program! #FoodAccessibility#FoodJustice#FoodEntrepreneurs #SocialEnteprise #FoodSecurity#LocalFood#UrbanFarming#BlackFarmers #EconomicEmpowerment#EntrepreneurshipDevelopment#DREAMprogram #Community #EachoneTeachone #DOL #DreamingoutLoud #BlackQuotes #BlackActivism #HealthEquity
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Plantains are rich in vitamins A, C, & B6, and also high in fiber & potassium. They also support digestive health & provides sustained energy. Some recipes you can use plantains for include: ✧ Fried Plantains (Dodo) (West Africa, Nigeria): Ripe plantains sliced and fried until golden and caramelized, often served as a side dish. ✧ Mofongo (Caribbean, Puerto Rico): Mashed plantains mixed with garlic, pork cracklings, and spices, often served with a savory broth. Contact us if you grow plantains and would like to connect with Dreaming Out Loud! 🍌 #EnergyBoost #Plantains #DreamingOutLoudInc #DigestiveHealth #EatLocal #WestAfricanCuisine #CaribbeanFlavors #FoodAccessibility#FreshFood#FarmToTable #FoodJustice#CommunityGarden#SustainableFarming#FoodEntrepreneurs #SocialEnteprise #FoodSecurity#LocalFood#HealthyEating#GrowYourOwn #Community #FoodisMedicine #DOL #DreamingoutLoud
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Mangos are rich in vitamins A, C, & E & contains antioxidants & fiber. They also support immune function & digestive health. Some recipes you can use mangos for include: ✧ Mango and Black Bean Salad (Caribbean): A refreshing salad made with mango, black beans, red bell peppers, and a citrus dressing. ✧ Mango Chutney (West Africa): A sweet and spicy condiment made with mangoes, onions, and a blend of spices, often served with grilled meats. Contact us if you grow mangos and would like to connect with Dreaming Out Loud! 🥭 #TropicalTreat #Mango #DreamingOutLoudInc #ImmuneBoost #EatLocal #CaribbeanCuisine #WestAfricanFlavors #FoodAccessibility#FreshFood#FarmToTable #FoodJustice#CommunityGarden#SustainableFarming#FoodEntrepreneurs #SocialEnteprise #FoodSecurity#LocalFood#HealthyEating#GrowYourOwn #Community #FoodisMedicine #DOL #DreamingoutLoud
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Join us on the farm this Saturday to learn all about composting! This sustainable practice is important for successful farming, so RSVP using the link in our bio today. #farmlife #composting #sustainablefarming #farmtotable #farmtofork #urbanfarming #blackfarmers #blackowned #eachoneteachone
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Did you know that George Washington Carver developed more than 300 uses of peanuts and invented 118 products from sweet potatoes? He was a leader in food innovation, championing the crop rotation agricultural practice to prevent soil depletion! #FoodAccessibility#FoodJustice#FoodEntrepreneurs #SocialEnteprise #FoodSecurity#LocalFood#UrbanFarming#BlackFarmers #EconomicEmpowerment#EntrepreneurshipDevelopment#DREAMprogram #Community #EachoneTeachone #DOL #DreamingoutLoud #BlackQuotes #BlackActivism #HealthEquity
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Come through THIS THURSDAY and see our DREAMers take the next step in their entrepreneurship journey. We're hosting an opportunity to meet some of the members of our DREAM Program cohort and an environment for folks to refine the pitches that will help their businesses grow! Link is in our bio, so RSVP today #FoodAccessibility#FreshFood#FarmToTable#BlackOwned#SupportBlackBusiness #FoodJustice #CommunityGarden #SustainableFarming #FoodEntrepreneurs #SocialEnteprise #FoodSecurity #LocalFood #UrbanFarming #BlackFarmers #EconomicEmpowerment #HealthyEating #SmallFarm #StartupIncubator #EntrepreneurshipDevelopment #GrowYourOwn #DREAMprogram #Community #FoodisMedicine #EachoneTeachone #DOL #DreamingoutLoud
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Join us at The Farm at Kelly Miller for our weekly Wellness Saturday! We have fantastic events planned with our amazing partners: @peace_and_prosperiTea, @greenthingswork, @bold_yoga_llc, & SciScape Group #FoodAccessibility#FreshFood#FarmToTable#BlackOwned#SupportBlackBusiness #FoodJustice#CommunityGarden#SustainableFarming#FoodEntrepreneurs #SocialEnteprise #FoodSecurity#LocalFood#UrbanFarming#BlackFarmers #EconomicEmpowerment#HealthyEating#SmallFarm#StartupIncubator #EntrepreneurshipDevelopment#GrowYourOwn #DREAMprogram #Community #FoodisMedicine #EachoneTeachone #DOL #DreamingoutLoud
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Black beans are high in protein, fiber, and antioxidants, supporting heart health & aiding digestion. They provide sustained energy & helps regulate blood sugar levels. Some recipes you can use black beans for include: ✧ Black Beans and Rice (Caribbean): A staple dish made with black beans, rice, and spices like cumin and garlic. ✧ Cuban Black Bean Soup (Caribbean, Cuba): A hearty soup made with black beans, onions, garlic, and spices, often served with rice or bread. Contact us if you grow black beans and would like to connect with Dreaming Out Loud! 🥘 #ProteinPower #BlackBeans #DreamingOutLoudInc #HeartHealth #EatLocal #CaribbeanCuisine #CubanFlavors #FoodAccessibility#FreshFood#FarmToTable #FoodJustice#CommunityGarden#SustainableFarming#FoodEntrepreneurs #SocialEnteprise #FoodSecurity#LocalFood#HealthyEating#GrowYourOwn #Community #FoodisMedicine #DOL #DreamingoutLoud
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