Julia’s Memorial Community Garden

1230 East Avenue Vicksburg, MS

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Julia’s Memorial Community Garden is located in Vicksburg, MS.

Julia’s Memorial Community Garden was named in honor of Charlie Gholson’s daughter, Julia, who lost her battle with cancer. After her passing the house Julia lived in sat vacant for a number of years. Gholson cleared the land and, when he heard about Angela Turner’s project to bring a community garden to Vicksburg, he donated the land where Julia’s house once stood.

Julia’s garden produces and harvest various vegetables, holds training workshops and open garden days for the local community. The garden operates on a volunteer basis with help from local Master Gardeners.

The vegetables harvested at Julia’s are distributed for free to local underserved community members.

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Southern Roots – Community Garden

Aguilla, MS – Greenville, MS – Hattiesburg, MS

Southern Roots, community garden, is a group of community gardens located in the South (US). At Southern Roots, community garden, we believe that everyone deserves access to fresh, healthy food. We’re dedicated to growing nutritious fruits and vegetables to help nourish our community.

Our garden is a place where neighbors come together to plant, harvest, and share the bounty with those in need.

Our mission is to combat food insecurity, teach sustainable gardening practices, and build a stronger, healthier community.

Every seed we plant brings us one step closer to feeding our future.🌱

Community Program Partnerships:

Mississippi CHDO Partners with the FHLB Disaster Assistance Program

The Disaster Rebuilding Assistance fund (DRA) Program provides funds for the repair, rehabilitation and reconstruction of owner-occupied housing affected by a disaster event in federally declared disaster areas.

In 2024, the DRA provided funding for homeowners residing in a county or parish designated for Individual Assistance by the Federal Emergency Management Agency no earlier than January 1, 2019.

Mississippi CHDO was able to assist approximately 20 families obtain funds in Mississippi and Louisiana for repairs to their home.