Growers First is a social development organization that connects local communities with the world marketplace through growth, development, and sustainability. Based in Laguna Beach, Growers First has been operating since 2000.
With Rainbow® Sandals Foundation's $5000 donation and 250 Repair • Reuse • Recycle Rainbow® Sandals, they have delivered over 3000 wheelchairs 20000 glasses and help the farmers get their product to the marketplace. Paint over 40 schools and churches.
They help in three ways:
1. Environmental Assistance– equipping for certification, customer awareness, access to wholesalers and markets, providing COVID PPE, equipping with necessities such as glasses and wheelchairs.
2. Economic Assistance– connecting with micro-markets, equipping for microloans, connecting to the direct marketplace, equipping for organic development.
3. Educational Assistance– training in organic and certification, assistance in tradeshows, training in marketing, sponsoring of the Annual Pastors Conference.
Growers First is a hands-on organization bringing "the last mile" to communities that otherwise would be left out of the marketplace due to size or financial constraints.
To learn more, visit: http://www.growersfirst.org