Sustainable Livelihoods Relief Organization (SLRO)
"We need to respond to our marginalization in the Maine food economy by building up the knowledge and the capacity to farm, harvest, market, sell and distribute our products,” ~Executive Director.
MODERN FARMING: SLRO is to provide training in modern farming techniques and the basics of agribusiness, locating a space for community farming, and engaging of youth in agriculture. Like traditional American farmers, New Mainers farmers have a need for continuing education to keep them up to date on best practices and new technology in agriculture. Our projects will help ease the transition, giving New Mainers practical skills with which to support themselves as well as access to fresh, inexpensive food and put families and their children into the workforce.
YOUTH TRAINING: We train young leaders of color to support development of farm and food businesses and improve engagement with Maine's larger food systems network. By offering training and workshop to disadvantage youth will give opportunity to engage and take to another level. Many of these young people are now volunteering at our organization. Not only we will strengthen our volunteers, but they will become young and skilled leaders in our community. Today we need young leader to raise and evolve more than ever.
CHILDCARE CO-OP: A new childcare cooperative owned by immigrant parents serving immigrant children is being developed by Sustainable Livelihoods Relief Organization. Through this cooperative, children will be able to receive cultural appropriate education in a safe and nurturing environment where their parents play an active role in their education.