Greens do Good faced downtime, but community jumped in
We noticed something was off when the HVAC started struggling with the prolonged extreme heat. The total failure at the end of June was devastating. We arrived to find the farm at 96 degrees and over 80% humidity,” says Michael Lynch, Farm Manager at Greens Do Good.
Vegan Pop Eats with Angela Yvonne: It’s Dope On The Greenside
If you’re ordering a microgreens salad or buying basil at ShopRite in Bergen County, you just might be helping people with autism find work. News 12 New Jersey’s Brian Donohue has a story about Greens Do Good, a program making the unlikely connection between people in need and people eating greens.
Fostering Independence and Growth at Greens Do Good
April is Autism Acceptance Month, and we’re proud to share stories of awareness, impact, and achievement. Here, we share a message from Christina Jones, whose son Liam is a Farm Tech at Greens Do Good, our hydroponic farm in Hackensack, NJ, providing meaningful job...
Claire Tanzer Shares Her Grandson’s Inspiring Journey at REED Academy
As part of our Autism Acceptance Month series, we’re sharing stories of awareness, impact, and achievement. Today, we’re honored to share a heartfelt message from Claire Tanzer, whose grandson, Ryan, attends REED Academy. – From the moment Ryan and his parents stepped...
REED AUTISM SERVICES LAUNCHES THE PATH TRANSITION PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FELICIAN UNIVERSITY
Two-Year Post-Secondary Program Focuses on Career Readiness, Life Skills, and Community Engagement for Successful Transition to Adulthood REED Autism Services has announced the launch of PATH, a two-year post-secondary certificate program in partnership with Felician...
Explore REED’s Impact Report on World Autism Day
As we commemorate Autism Awareness Month, we are pleased to share the REED Autism Services 2023 Impact Report. This comprehensive document showcases the significant strides we’ve made over the past 20 years since REED was founded by five families who were desperate to...
Swing Into Action and Join Us at the 4th Annual REED Foundation for Autism Golf Classic
Registration is now open for the 4th Annual REED Foundation for Autism Golf Classic, which will be held on June 24th at the Edgewood Country Club in River Vale, NJ. Funds raised will support REED’s programs and services and the children, adults, and families we serve....
Stories That Matter: Farm to Table – An Inspiring Journey to Finding Personal Growth & Professional Fulfillment
Finn Ban’s journey with Greens Do Good began in 2021 when he joined the farm through his high school transition program. After completing the Greens Do Good Workforce Development program, his performance paved the way for him to become a paid employee. Flourishing as...
REED IS NAMED A “2023 TOP-RATED NONPROFIT” BY GREAT NONPROFITS
The REED Foundation for Autism has been recognized as a “2023 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading website for community recommendations of charities and nonprofits. The Top-Rated Nonprofit Award is based on the rating and number of reviews that REED...
Greens Do Good Featured in Nat Geo Wild’s “Farm Dreams”
This six-part documentary follows the journey of farming expert Indy Officinalis as she connects farmers with industry experts to help maximize their potential. “This is a feel-good show about turning farm dreams into reality, and showcasing the unique ways we...
Positively NJ: Greens Do Good farm helps those with autism find work
If you’re ordering a microgreens salad or buying basil at ShopRite in Bergen County, you just might be helping people with autism find work. News 12 New Jersey’s Brian Donohue has a story about Greens Do Good, a program making the unlikely connection between people in need and people eating greens.
A Day of Golf and Giving Back: 3rd Annual REED Foundation for Autism Golf Classic Raises More Than $130,000
It was a picture-perfect day for the annual REED Foundation for Autism Golf Classic held on July 24th at the beautiful Edgewood Country Club in River Vale, NJ. With an impressive turnout of nearly 200 guests, this year’s event was a resounding success.
Fueling Innovation and Creating Lasting Change
Ramsey Subaru continues to demonstrate its commitment to the autism community by presenting the REED Foundation for Autism with a $100,000 check as a beneficiary of the Subaru Share the Love program. Since 2016 Ramsey Subaru’s total giving to REED now reaches an impressive $857,000.
A Mother’s Tribute to Her Son
In a world where every child’s journey is unique, Jack DeSavino, age 20, stands out for his perseverance, kindness, and incredible heart. In honor of Mother’s Day, his mom Kathy, shares his story, hoping to spread awareness and inspire others through...
TEE OFF FOR A GOOD CAUSE AT THE 3RD ANNUAL REED FOUNDATION FOR AUTISM GOLF CLASSIC ON JULY 24
Registration is now open! Don’t miss the 3rd Annual REED Foundation for Autism Golf Classic on July 24th at the Edgewood Country Club in River Vale, NJ! Funds raised from REED’s Golf Classic will help provide meaningful job training and employment opportunities to...
Neurodiversity in vertical farming: bringing an overlooked workforce to the forefront
This story was originally posted on Vertical Farm Daily. Neurodiversity in vertical farming: bringing an overlooked workforce to the forefront “We want to demonstrate the importance of neurodiversity in the workplace, and now have 60 participants learning the process...
Stories That Matter: Championing a Cause Close to Heart
nspired by Her Brother, Tate Ban Is Raising Awareness for Greens Do Good Growing up with an autistic brother has been a journey of learning and growth for high school student Tate Ban. As she’s gotten older, she has come to understand the challenges and barriers...
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Stories That Matter: Working Toward the Future
At Greens Do Good, We’re Preparing Students with Autism for the Workplace Five days a week, Greens Do Good Workforce Development Coordinator Jessalin Jaume stands at the farm entrance, ready to greet students. These young people, ages 16 to 21, are transition students...
A Champion Among Us: Sean Allen
Sean Allen, Facilities Manager for the REED Autism Services family of programs, has been named a REED Champion Among Us! In our work, there are those team members that excel in their interactions with students, clients, and fellow colleagues, who build community with...
REED CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN AUTISM SERVICES
REED Academy began in 2003 when a small group of parents came together, desperate to find the right education for their children with autism, one that was innovative and forward-thinking and opened new possibilities. That same passion and commitment have shaped the...
REED AUTISM SERVICES DEBUTS SEASON TWO OF “CHANGEMAKERS IN AUTISM” PODCAST SERIES
REED Autism Services has released new episodes of the “Changemakers in Autism” podcast. In the first episode of season 2, “Taking a Lens to Autism,” hosts Chantelle Walker and Jen Faust are joined by Filmmakers Caren Zucker and John Donvan for...
Your Support Means the World to Children and Their Families
Dear Friend, Diagnosed with autism by age three, Adrianna spent her preschool and early elementary years thriving. Adrianna, who is nonverbal, loved learning and progressed steadily, mastering goal after goal. But over time, the critical support she was receiving at...
‘A Little Utopia’: Greens Do Good employs people with autism at a sustainable vertical farm
Looking from the outside at a 3,000-square-foot warehouse in an industrial area of Hackensack, New Jersey, you’d never guess what was happening inside.
GREENS DO GOOD’S TYLER HALL NAMED A CHAMPION AMONG US
Tyler Hall, Assistant Farm Manager at Greens Do Good, has been named a REED Champion Among Us! In our work, there are those team members that excel in their interactions with students, clients, and fellow colleagues, who build community with energy, enthusiasm, and...
REED AUTISM SERVICES PRESENTS CHANGEMAKERS IN AUTISM
Who are the changemakers in the autism community — the people who are pushing the boundaries of what’s accepted, expected, and possible of individuals with autism? We’ve been fortunate to meet many of these incredible people through our work at REED Autism Services,...
REED Launches New Employee Recognition Program—Champions Among Us
At REED, we place our students and clients at the center of everything we do. It is thanks to our dedicated staff that we deliver quality support and services for individuals with autism so they can thrive and achieve their full potential throughout their lives.
“Defying All the Odds: REED Foundation Paves The Way For Education and Independence”
All it takes is one small idea and a whole lot of passion to achieve something great. When it comes to parents and their children, this passion knows no bounds. The Bergen County community experienced this first-hand back in 2003, when a small group of parents came...
You’re Invited: REED’s Fall Event 2022
Enjoy a night out and celebrate our community at the beautiful Edgewood Country Club with cocktails, dinner, and silent auction. Purchase your tickets and sponsorship; all proceeds benefit REED’s family of programs and services.
Creating job opportunities in sustainable farming for individuals with autism
Story originally appeared in Vertical Farm Daily Nearly half of 25-year-olds with autism have never held a paying job. Greens Do Good, a hydroponic, vertical farm in Hackensack, NJ, is doing its part to help change that. “We have an easily reproducible concept...
Expanding Our Impact Through Partnerships
An anticipated one million teens with autism will age out of their school entitlement programs in the next decade. They’ll be entering a job market where the unemployment rate for adults with autism is a staggering 85%. This type of job landscape is what makes a grant from Someone Else’s Child (SEC), to support the Greens Do Good Workforce Development Program, so critical.
Join Us at the REED Foundation for Autism 2nd Annual Golf Classic on July 18th
Craig Kunisch to be honored with a Community Impact Award
Register today for Friends & Family at the Farm
You’re invited to join us for an afternoon of celebration at Greens Do Good. We would like to welcome all of those who are interested in learning about our hydroponic farm and workforce development program for teens and adults with autism. Wednesday, June 1,...
Book a Tour
We are excited to announce that we will be offering tours of the Greens Do Good farm! Schedule a one-hour tour of our hydroponic vertical farm located in the heart of Hackensack, NJ. During this interactive session, we will explore: The science of how plants thrive in...
Stories That Matter: Cold Hands, Warm Hearts: Finding Purpose Through Giving
A recent visit from the Greater Bergen Community Action (GBCA) on a cold winter day warmed our hearts. Despite the freezing temperatures, Greens Do Good provided more than 150 heads of butterhead lettuce to support GBCA’s mission to improve the lives of low-income...
Join the REED Foundation for Autism at the New Jersey Premiere of “In A Different Key”
In this true story of “love, difference and the fight to belong,” a mother tracks down the first person ever diagnosed with autism, now an elderly man in rural Mississippi, to learn if his life story holds promise for her own son with autism. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2022...
The Nadison Nursery Is Now Official
Greens Do Good has named its onsite nursery the Nadison Nursery in honor of Jill Nadison, former executive director, and CEO, for her years of service with the organization. All Greens Do Good produce starts as seedlings in our nursery, where they are nurtured until...
Join Us at the REED Foundation for Autism Golf Classic honoring Edgewood Country Club Executive Chef Anthony Villanueva
Help Us Support & Employ Individuals With Autism The daily structure and personal fulfillment of a job well done is an integral part of life—one that is just as essential for individuals with autism as it is for any other adult. Yet, nearly half of 25-year-olds...
Greens Do Good and Finn Ban, our Workforce Development Program intern, were recently featured in NJ Spotlight News
Check out the video by New Jersey Spotlight news that provides an inside look at the job opportunities Greens Do Good offers to adults with autism, training to teens REED Next is a nonprofit that provides assistance to adults on the autism spectrum. One of its latest...
The Mission Behind Hackensack’s Greens Do Good: NJ Digest
This article was originally featured in NJ Digest. written by Natalie Tsur Greens Do Good recently established its hydroponic farm in Hackensack, NJ, bringing sustainably grown produce to the local community. However, eco-conscious harvesting isn’t all that they’re...
A ‘sense of pride and hope’: Hackensack farm employs adults with autism
This article was originally featured in NorthJersey.com. The small, 3,000-square-foot warehouse at the end of Oak Street in Hackensack is filled with big ideas. It houses Greens Do Good, a vertical hydroponic farm where greens such as kale, basil and cilantro are...
GREENS DO GOOD AWARDED GRANT FROM SOMEONE ELSE’S CHILD TO SUPPORT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
A grant from Someone Else’s Child will support our efforts to provide crucial vocational training and meaningful employment opportunities for teens and adults with autism.
GREENS DO GOOD PARTNERS WITH THE BERGEN COUNTY FOOD SECURITY TASK FORCE TO PROVIDE SURPLUS PRODUCE TO SUPPORT FAMILIES IN NEED
Greens Do Good, a four-season hydroponic vertical farm in Hackensack, NJ part of Reed Next, and the Bergen County Food Security Task Force have formed a partnership to ensure Bergen County residents have access to healthy food options during the pandemic and beyond.
STEPSS program partners with local hydroponic farm
This article was originally posted in the Ridgewood News. The School Transition and Employment Program for Student Success (STEPSS), a new 18- to 21-yearold transition program offered by Ridgewood Public Schools, has partnered with Greens Do Good, a local hydroponic...