In an effort to continue their mission of providing meaningful opportunities to people of all abilities, The Tradewinds Education Center of Upstate Caring Partners is launching the “Together We Grow” Campaign to expand their current educational offerings at The Root Farm in Sauquoit.
The Root Farm has always been a place where human potential is nurtured through meaningful connection to animals, nature, and community. It is through fostering these all-important relationships that confidence is grown, horizons are broadened, and joy is experienced. The expansion of Tradewinds programming at The Root Farm will nurture these relationships for years to come by building pathways that lead to skill-building and greater independence for those with intellectual, developmental, and behavioral disabilities.
The five-million-dollar expansion project is anchored by two new structures: a school building housing five Tradewinds education classrooms, and a versatile event pavilion. The classrooms will build upon the Farm’s integration of the Tradewinds mission by providing resources to further develop social, communication, and practical life skills. The event pavilion serves as both a “classroom with a view” and a gathering place that brings the broader community into life at the Farm.
“The Root Farm is a living, breathing thing where you are constantly surrounded by signs of growth,” said John Calabrese, President and CEO of First Source Federal Credit Union and Campaign Chair for this project. “Tradewinds Education fits alongside that idea perfectly, as personal growth is one of the hallmarks, and overall goals, of the curriculum. The Together We Grow Campaign is an exciting project that will only expand its ability to positively affect lives for generations to come.”
If you would like to keep up with the campaign progress, or donate to help bring this project to fruition, please visit upstatecp.org/togetherwegrow
