Our Mission & Vision

  • Radiance Gardens exists

    to restore equitable food access, cultural foodways, and community wellness by growing culturally relevant foods, offering hands-on education, and advocating for food sovereignty. We cultivate spaces where people can learn, grow, and thrive together through gardening, nutrition, and community care.

  • We envision

    a world where every community is connected to the soil, nourished by culturally relevant foods, and empowered to reclaim food sovereignty and land ownership. Radiance Gardens seeks to be a hub where mind, body, and soil are renewed through faith, farming, and collective liberation.

Our Offerings

  • Garden Design & Build

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  • Cultural Food Education

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  • Advocacy & Organizing

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Testimonials

  • You have such strong passion connectivity building connections within our state with kindness generosity thoughtfulness and inclusive! - Ali Ghiorse, The Foodshed Network

    Your work is so important! Keep up the great work! Thank you for keep us informed! - JaTorra Commodore, Rise Your Vibe Collective

  • She's the bees knees! - Michelle Mccabe, Council of Churches of Greater Bridgeport

    Vetiveah is amazing! - Kashia Diaz, KD Gastronomy Consultant

    I’m so proud of the work and advocacy you do! - Melissa Holfiena, Professor Southern Connecticut State University

  • Teaching nutrition in my class was truly transformative with Vetiveah. Her passion, knowledge, and dedication ignited a spark in our students, inspiring them to make healthier choices for a lifetime. Your impact will forever be cherished! - Mrs. Sims, Bridgeport Public Schools

  • You are making a difference, improving the lives of people through education and growing opportunities! Well done! You are a shining star! - Micki Bello

    Thank you from Michael and Amelia Howard we are so proud of you and we thank you for being part of our journey we have learned from each other! - Amelia Howard, Eden Place Farms

“Food is a tool of resistance. It’s about empowering people to have control over their food system, to eat the food that nourishes them and their community."

Karen Washington

"The land wasn’t the crime; it was just at the scene of the crime."

Leah Penniman