Villa Views - St. Joseph's Villa Spring 2022 Newsletter

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SPRING 2022

The Newsletter of St. Joseph’s Villa

GROWING MINDS AND MEMORIES

New greenhouses quadruple sheltered learning space in the Villa Garden

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Faithful supporters Mark and Patty Smith with Midas of Richmond join students and staff for the ribbon cutting.

he possibilities that come with each spring are always met with excitement at the Villa. They bring a new season of growth in the Villa Garden, meaning fresh opportunities for students to immerse in the colors, textures, smells, and wildlife that reawaken. This year, we had even more reasons to celebrate the return of spring with the installation of two beautiful greenhouses, made possible through a generous gift by Mark and Patty Smith, and Midas of Richmond. This transformational addition will give students four times the sheltered space to discover and experience the cycles of nature as they grow their own food from seed to plate.

“Our students love the garden because it’s an oasis from the classroom when a break is needed. While students explore the garden and tend to our plants, they strive to learn more and connect with nature,” said Matthew Kreydatus, Director of the Villa’s Career and Transition Services (CATS). The greenhouses provide a comfortable space for growing

fruits and vegetables, but much more than that, they’re a training center for life skills that will prepare students for success and greater independence after school.

CATS director Matthew Kreydatus presents thank-you gifts created by Villa students, including a 3D-printed model of the greenhouses. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE


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