Restoration Community Development

Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Check out some of our past events for inspiration and encouragement. We document all the events weve planned and organized in the past, as well as the growth of our Community Garden. Take a look at the green and vibrant photos and videos to see more of Restoration Community Development and understand why... our initiatives are so special to the community members of St. Louis, MO . Restoration Community Development was established in 2013 by Sami & Annetta Bentil, who realized there was an urgent need for a sustainable Community Garden in the West End Neighborhood of the City of St. Louis . Since then, weve worked hard to maintain our commitment to growing food naturally and giving back to our neighbors through the fruits of our labor. We love giving back to the community that we reside in, and understand the importance of getting people involved in a fun and healthy hobby. Restoration Community Development oversees the Bentil's Community Garden that brings together community members and volunteers of all ages from the St. Louis Metro area. Weve been working since 2013 to grow local and healthy produce in an open space that enables residents to be involved in planting, growing, and maintaining a garden. We encourage you to join us and contribute towards making a difference. RCD programs engage in economic development by assisting in the sustainability and standard of living of communities' base on the following: Community Organizing Community gardens increase a sense of community ownership and stewardship. Community gardens foster the development of a community identity and spirit. Community gardens bring people together from a wide variety of backgrounds (age, race, culture, social class). Community gardens build community leaders. Community gardens offer a focal point for community organizing, and can lead to community based efforts to deal with other social concerns. Community gardens offer unique opportunities to teach youth about: Where food comes from Practical ...Read More