by Jessica Ayala | May 4, 2022 | news
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.
by Jessica Ayala | Apr 19, 2022 | news
Craig Kunisch to be honored with a Community Impact Award
by Jessica Ayala | Apr 14, 2022 | news
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,...
by Jessica Ayala | Mar 30, 2022 | news
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...
by Jessica Ayala | Mar 8, 2022 | news
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...
by Jessica Ayala | Feb 13, 2022 | news
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...
by Jessica Ayala | Jan 31, 2022 | news
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...
by Jessica Ayala | May 19, 2021 | news
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...
by Jessica Ayala | May 10, 2021 | 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...
by Jessica Ayala | May 1, 2021 | news
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...
by Jessica Ayala | Apr 19, 2021 | news
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...
by Jessica Ayala | Apr 9, 2021 | news
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.
by Jessica Ayala | Mar 3, 2021 | news
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.
by Jessica Ayala | Feb 24, 2021 | news
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...
by Jessica Ayala | Feb 22, 2021 | news
One of the leading issues facing adults with autism is the lack of employment options. In fact, nearly half of 25-year-olds with autism have never held a paying job. With the right support, these adults can become valued workers and contributing members of their...
