Healing & Community in the Midst of a Food Desert

Former educator and principal, Tyrone Cherry is addressing root causes through resiliency, environmental stewardship, and healing. He is the founder of The P.L.U.G. (Petersburg League of Urban Growers), where he is empowering Petersburg to practice a life of health, self-sufficiency, and sustainability.  VAEE is excited to be working alongside him to support students at Walnut Hill Elementary School in Petersburg through a collaborative garden project. Click here to read more about Mr. Cherry.