Mission
ROANOKE COMMUNITY GARDEN ASSOCIATION, INC. (RCGA) IS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY GARDENS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS TO 1) GARDEN 2) BEAUTIFY THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND PROVIDE A MEETING PLACE FOR NEIGHBORS AND 3) PROMOTE, EDUCATE, AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SUSTAINABILITY AND FOOD SECURITY TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. ROANOKE COMMUNITY GARDENS ASSOCIATION IS FUNDED BY REVENUE FROM AGENCY PROGRAMS AND GRANTS FROM LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES. SUCH GRANTS USUALLY REQUIRES COMPLIANCE WITH PRESCRIBED GRANT CONDITIONS AND OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING THE FURNISHING OF CERTAIN AMOUNTS OF CASH OR NONCASH CONTRIBUTIONS.