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From Concrete to Carrots: How Abandoned Lots Become Community Hearts | The Giving Project

In this episode of The Giving Project, host Jodie Blackburn explores the transformative power of urban agriculture and community-led philanthropy. We dive deep into how abandoned urban lots—often viewed as eyesores or symbols of neglect—are actually fertile ground for social connection, economic resilience, and historical healing. This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in social impact, sustainable city planning, grassroots activism, and redefining what it means to give back. We move beyond the traditional model of writing checks to explore 'generosity as sweat,'…

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