<div>What if a piece of land in Vine Grove could help families put food on the table—right here, right now?
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<div>What if rising grocery costs and gas prices didn’t hit quite as hard because we had a way to grow our own?
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<div>That’s exactly what we’re building.
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<div>Vine Grove Roots Initiative  
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<div>Growing Food. Growing Community. Growing Together.
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<div>In the heart of Vine Grove, inside Scheible Park, there is a wide stretch of open land.
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<div>Right now, it’s just grass.
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<div>But we see something more.
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<div>We see rows of raised garden beds feeding families.  
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<div>We see fruit trees growing roots for the next generation.  
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<div>We see neighbors gathering under soft lights, sharing knowledge, harvests, and connection.  
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<div>We see a place that belongs to all of us.
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<div>This is the Vine Grove Roots Initiative.
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<div>Why This Matters
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<div>Food insecurity isn’t somewhere else—it’s here.
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<div>Families are navigating rising grocery costs, and one of the biggest drivers behind that is something we all feel every day—rising gas prices.
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<div>When fuel costs go up:  
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<div>• The cost to transport food increases  
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<div>• Prices at the grocery store rise  
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<div>• Supply chains tighten  
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<div>• Everyday essentials become harder to afford  
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<div>At the same time:  
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<div>• Military and federal families in our area have experienced instability  
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<div>• Programs like SNAP and WIC continue to face reductions  
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<div>These pressures don’t exist in isolation—they stack.
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<div>And our community feels it.
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<div>This project is a local, sustainable response.
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<div>Not a handout.  
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<div>A hand up.
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<div>The Land &amp; Opportunity
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<div>Located off Scheible Park Road, this site offers:
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<div>• Open, usable land ready for development  
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<div>• A central location accessible to the community  
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<div>• Natural water access from Brushy Fork  
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<div>• Existing nearby power infrastructure  
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<div>• A layout that supports long-term growth  
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<div>This is not just a space.
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<div>It’s an opportunity.
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<div>️ How We Build It — A Phased Approach
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<div>We are building this intentionally, in phases, so that every dollar creates real, visible progress.
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<div>Phase 1 — Groundwork &amp; Infrastructure  
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<div>Make the land usable, sustainable, and secure
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<div>• Site preparation and layout  
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<div>• Initial raised beds (lumber + soil)  
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<div>• Fencing for protection  
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<div>• Creek-fed pump system  
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<div>• Irrigation lines and water access  
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<div>• Rain barrels  
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<div>• Electrical connection using nearby power  
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<div>• Garden lighting for safety and usability  
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<div>• Hoses and distribution systems  
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<div>This is the foundation. Without it, nothing else can grow.
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<div>Phase 2 — Growing Spaces &amp; Community Use  
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<div>Start feeding people and building participation
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<div>• Expansion of raised beds  
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<div>• Berry bushes and plantings  
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<div>• Shared tools and equipment  
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<div>• Storage shed  
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<div>• Pathways for accessibility  
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<div>This is where the garden comes to life.
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<div>Phase 3 — Orchard &amp; Sustainability  
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<div>Invest in long-term food security
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<div>• Fruit tree orchard  
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<div>• Pollinator-friendly plantings  
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<div>• Composting and soil systems  
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<div>• Expanded water sustainability  
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<div>These are the pieces that give back for years to come.
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<div>Phase 4 — Community Gathering Space  
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<div>Create connection, education, and shared space
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<div>• Pavilion construction  
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<div>• Picnic tables and benches  
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<div>• Workshop and class space  
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<div>• Expanded lighting for evening use  
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<div>This is where the garden becomes a true community hub.
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<div>The Full Vision
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<div>The full build-out of the Vine Grove Roots Initiative represents an investment of approximately $30,000–$70,000, developed over time through community support, grants, and partnerships.
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<div>We are not expecting to raise this all at once.
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<div>We are building this step by step—with purpose, transparency, and community involvement guiding every phase.
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<div>What Your Support Builds
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<div>Your contributions directly support:
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<div>• Raised beds and soil  
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<div>• Irrigation and water systems  
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<div>• Electrical access and lighting  
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<div>• Fencing and site protection  
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<div>• Orchard trees and berry bushes  
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<div>• Shed and shared tools  
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<div>• Pavilion and gathering space  
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<div>Every dollar builds something real.
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<div>Donor Levels
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<div>Give What You Can — Every Seed Matters
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<div>$25 — Seed Supporter  
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<div>Helps provide seeds and starter materials  
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<div>$50 — Garden Starter  
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<div>Supports lumber and basic build materials  
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<div>$100 — Plot Builder  
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<div>Helps create growing space for families  
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<div>$250 — Harvest Supporter  
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<div>Supports berry plantings and irrigation  
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<div>$500 — Orchard Builder  
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<div>Helps plant fruit trees for the future  
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<div>$1,000 — Sustainability Sponsor  
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<div>Supports water systems and pollinator habitat  
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<div>$2,500 — Community Builder  
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<div>Helps fund pavilion and gathering space  
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<div>$5,000+ — Legacy Sponsor  
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<div>Supports major infrastructure and long-term development  
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<div>Recognition opportunities will be available as the project grows.
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<div>GoFundMe &amp; Transparency
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<div>We have launched a GoFundMe to help bring this vision to life.
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<div>Every dollar raised goes directly into building the Vine Grove Roots Initiative—materials, infrastructure, and community resources outlined above.
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<div>At this time, the Vine Grove Roots Initiative is a community-led project and is not yet a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which means donations are not currently tax-deductible.
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<div>We are actively exploring nonprofit status and grant opportunities as the project grows, and we are committed to full transparency in how funds are used every step of the way.
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<div>This Is Bigger Than a Garden
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<div>This is about:
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<div>• Food access  
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<div>• Community resilience  
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<div>• Education and skill-building  
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<div>• Reducing dependence on fragile supply chains  
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<div>• Building something that lasts  
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<div>Join Us
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<div>If you believe in building something real—something rooted in community—this is your moment.
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<div>Donate if you can.  
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<div>Share if you will.  
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<div>Stand with us as we grow something beautiful.
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<div>Vine Grove Roots Initiative  
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<div>Growing Food. Growing Community. Growing Together.
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Terry Owens

Mary Dunn

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