…truly build a community that grows together.
In Finley’s garden there are tangerines, pomegranates, all kinds of lettuce, sweet potatoes, squash, herbs and more.
His organization, the Ron Finley Project was created to address what Finley saw as a big problem in his community: people were disconnected from food, and they lacked inspiration to build a better life. He wanted to change how people living in inner cities think about and approach building a better life, starting with the food they eat.
“You can design the life you want to live, rather than the life that’s been designed for you.”
Currently, RFP is fighting for their headquarters; the very same location that ignited a good food revolution when…
… Finley took back city land and planted the seeds to cultivate happy and healthy communities. After numerous attempts by the property owner for a loan modification with no avail, the land was sold to Strategic Acquisitions Inc in a foreclosure.
RFP has requested that Strategic Acquisitions allow them to continue operating from the location as to sustain the important work they are doing in the community. The only solution they have been offered is to purchase the property for $500,000. Otherwise, they face eviction.
Finley took on city lawmakers in 2010 sparking a worldwide food justice revolution and he’s looking to do it again with saving his garden and those like it. A GoFundMe page has been created for him to raise the funds for it. You can donate here.