50- and 75-year members

Adrian Arbor (MI) gathered outside May 26 with residents of the Share the Warmth shelter to plant ve raised garden beds and two new owerpots. With the assistance of Abby from Carpenter Farms, residents learned how to plant and care for the tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, zucchini, lettuce, squash, kale and broccoli as well as a strawberry bed planted in 2020. e arbor supplied labor, a variety of gloves and gardening tools. It also made a donation to Share the Warmth to help with other outdoor projects at the homeless shelter.

Good Deeds Arbor (OH) jumped into action as our newest arbor. Residents around Zanesville, Ohio, will bene t from its volunteer e orts. Good Deeds Arbor received its charter in August, held its rst meeting Aug. 11, and already is planning activities for the fourth quarter. Established with support from Matson Retirement Planning, the arbor will host a free document shredding event for the community on Oct. 30. It also plans to accept donations for Christmas boxes for troops, which will be sent out through the Northside Church of the Nazarene. O cers pictured from left are Steve Matson, President/ Chaplain; Stacie Deavers, Vice President; Traci Bell, Treasurer; and Tracy Rector, Secretary/ Reporter. Congratulations to our newest arbor! If you would like to join an arbor near you, see an interactive map at www.gleanerlife.org/arbors. If you would like to learn more about forming a new arbor, please contact Community Engagement at communityengagement@gleanerlife.org.