Radiance Gardens

Healing

Mind & Body

in the Soil

You were never meant to live disconnected from

God’s promises.

You were never meant to live disconnected

from your cultural foods and land.

You don’t need permission to reclaim it

It’s already your inheritance

through Christ!

What We Do

At Radiance Gardens, we plant more than seeds in a garden. We plant hope. We grow culturally relevant foods, herbs, and flowers as a declaration that every community has the right to food that reflects their culture, heritage, and their dignity.

How We Do It

We create community gardens and educational programs where people of all ages can learn to grow, cook, and heal through food. We partner with farmers, schools, churches, and local organizations to expand food access, youth leadership, and food sovereignty initiatives.

What We Stand On

Equity | Stewardship | Community | Cultural Heritage | Liberation

Why You Should Care

Because food apartheid is not just a gap in access; it is a wound of land loss, redlining, and systemic rasicm. It is food injustice that has separated our communities from God’s promise of inheritance to land and abundance to food. This isn’t charity work; it’s justice work. Food is not only comfort; it’s about power, culture, and nourishment. When our communities are stripped of fresh, affordable, and culturally relevant food, it’s not by accident — it’s by design. No one should be forced to choose between paying rent and buying vegetables, between culture and convenience, between dignity and despair. And when we reclaim our right to land and food, we reclaim our humanity. This fight isn’t just mine; it’s ours!

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

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“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