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A dream in the minds of a small group of parents and the determination to make the dream a reality are behind the We Grow Dreams Greenhouse & Garden Center in West Chicago, IL.
We Grow Dreams, Inc., founded in December 2004, is a not-for-profit 501(c) 3 corporation. This dream is being fulfilled by providing job training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The founders recognized the lack of employment opportunities for people with disabilities, and came together to creatively address this need. A greenhouse was identified as a labor-intensive business, something necessary for a dynamic job vocational training ground. Individuals with disabilities were envisioned working with volunteers and greenhouse employees,learning the business and developing a variety of work skills. This vision became the support model for the venture. The individuals with disabilities that receive vocational training are referred to as Team Members at the greenhouse. To date, there are 60 Team Members and their families participating in the program from Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Kane and Will counties. The program has been extremely well received in the community. The We Grow Dreams Greenhouse & Garden Center is a year-round business supplying a wide variety of premium quality plants and gardening accessories. Products are available to the public for retail sale and for wholesale distribution. The We Grow Dreams Greenhouse & Garden Center employs a full-time professional greenhouse staff, critical to producing high quality plants and vegetables. The staff includes a Grower, General Manager, Assistant Manager and production personnel. See links to articles written on the We Grow Dreams Greenhouse & Garden Center under Media. |
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