Saturday, December 28, 2013

Students, families and educators are joining the Walk Out the Knockout Color Run/Walk to support Seeds in the Middle. They Run2B Healthy.

Let's surpass the $5,000 to get underprivileged, deserving kids an array of educational, arts and health programs. We've got only 9 days to show you care! Donate now at https://www.youcaring.com/walkoutknockout

Seeds in the Middle,
named by fourth graders, inspires parents, educators, students and their community to access all opportunities for well-being, quality education and greening their environment. We are joyful, respectful, educational and engaging. We nurture the whole child.

Our community is appalled at stories about the so-called Knockout Game, depicted in the media as violent African-American teens randomly punching vulnerable pedestrians.

Some folks brand the so-called "Knockout Game" as an urban myth. Well, urban myth or not, public school students are stepping up to show they do NOT support violence and seek successful, productive futures. They blast such criminal actions as "disgraceful" and "pathetic."

They're asking you to sponsor them so they can get affordable, positive school and after-school programs in their neighborhoods that keep kids safe and off the streets.

Seeds in the Middle offers comprehensive, anti-obesity packages to schools, focusing on our most underserved children, families and faculties. We empower and educate everyone to get healthy and scale disparities. Students are the actors who create their own nourishing, green, quality environments. We are the bridge!

Our event starts at Seeds in the Middle's first Hip2B Healthy school - PS 221 in Crown Heights, a neighborhood with one of New York City’s highest obesity, diabetes, and heart disease rates.
Seeds in the Middle is the proud founder of two farmers markets in underserved central Brooklyn, creating easy, affordable access to fresh fruits and vegetables.

We also sponsor Soccer for Harmony youth and adult tournaments. We are proud to boast that our focus 4th grade class in 2012 surpassed citywide average scores on standardized tests!
At Seeds in the Middle, we teach how to grow, how to market, how to access and prepare nutritious food, how to exercise, how to engage in the arts, all the elements needed to promote life-changing lifelong health.

Our partners come from all walks of life: chefs, athletes, educators, artists, builders and more. We cross cultures. We transform gray into green, destitution into inspiration.

Your funds will give children the chance to:
  • Grow Edible Gardens
  • Run a Hip2B Healthy school market selling nutritious snacks for as little as 50 cents
  • Cook healthy with master chefs at school and serve their parents and grandparents!
  • Get fit with soccer, running, dance and more
  • Enjoy classes where professional partners coach teachers and students to integrate all of these hands-on joyful lessons into common core curriculum in math, science, literacy, social studies and more.
Seeds in the Middle is a 501c3 charity so donations are tax-deductible. We are very small, but our students are leading the way to greater accompishments.

We are model for replication for any school. Our youth prove their star quality everyday. Please support them and pledge now! Feel free to contact us!



Saturday, November 9, 2013


BROOKLYN CROWN HEIGHTS SOCCER IS BACK!
TRYOUTS ON SATURDAY, SUNDAY - 11/9, 11/10
Play soccer and walk/run with us: Nov. 9 - Dec. 7

Registration Always Open! Everyone Welcome!
Stay tuned for first-ever Crown Heights Walk-Run!

Great news! The Fall and Winter Recreational League featuring intramural  teams for youth ages 4-14 years old is back!

The league meets weekly after-school on Tuesdays and Thursdays and on weekends in a fun learning environment, coached by professional coaching staff assisted by adult volunteers.

Each session features a short clinic and game that teaches fundamental techniques in soccer. No experience is necessary. Curriculum and playing formats have been designed and developed based on best practices and recommendations from international soccer coaching organizations. 

TRYOUTS 
will be held this weekend so make sure you show up!
Bring friends, family. Let's form teams!
  
Age groups will be created after the tryouts and scheduled groups will start on the week of November 11.

Please RSVP with the form below or show up to the field on the following days and times:

TUESDAY: 3:30 - 5:30 pm

THURSDAY: 3:30 - 5:30 pm

SATURDAY: 2 - 5 pm

SUNDAY: 2 - 5 pm 

 The soccer league will meet from November 9 to December 8.



    
Are you a runner or walker? 
Want a fun way to get fit? 
Join us for the first-ever Crown Heights Color Walk/Run, tentatively set for December 7th.
Families, want to train with runners? 
Teens, Adults: Volunteer to run with kids!
Training starts Saturday, 11/9 - this weekend at 2 pm.
More info? Email us at info@seedsinthemiddle.org

 Click on the link to register for soccer or RSVP.

Questions? Email us at soccer@seedsinthemiddle.org or leave a message at 917-756-4202. Want updates? Like Seeds in the Middle on Facebook here!
We look forward to hearing from you and engaging you and your children for another soccer season and our first-ever Run/Walk too!

And, yes, we are looking for indoor winter space!

Monday, July 22, 2013

Riding the Radio Waves!

PS 221 Hip2B Healthy Market Ambassadors were on Heritage Radio with Kathline Chery! Thank you Heritage Radio and +Whole Foods Market for all the support and helping us make a difference.

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Hip2B Healthy Student Ambassadors


See our beautiful, talented, smart and changemaking Hip2B Healthy Student Ambassadors! These youth - and many others not in this album - are changing their environment from gray to green, and unhealthy to healthy! They compost, they run the Hip2B Healthy Market - offering only affordable healthy snacks - they cook healthy, they grow food, and they share with all their friends and community - with big smiles and tons of smarts - why it's Hip2B Healthy. Congratulations to all! You are stars and our future. Thank you, teachers and parents. PS 221 - the first Hip2B Healthy school. 

Friday, June 21, 2013

Farmer Roy's Farmers Market at Brower Park Coming Soon!

Vendors! Come join our new farmers market on Fridays at Brower Park right next to the Children's Museum. Market and sell your fresh produce!

Artists and Entertainers! Help us attract folks to our market and promote yourself within the community.

Small Producers! If you cannot rent a table, let our Hip2B Healthy student ambassadors help you promote your local products from their own table. (must be licensed as per Health Dept. NY State Ag regulations)

Not for profits! We are glad to make affordable deals to get the word out of free services for underprivileged folks. We welcome you and make it possible for you to publicize.

Volunteers! Come pitch in by helping our market managers set-up and break-down tents.

$40 for a 10x10 tent per week
$50 to rent a table per week
Discounts for those who commit for an entire season!

Follow us on Facebook to get the latest news and updates about the new farmers market!

Contact info@seedsinthemiddle.org  to sign up or for more information!

Friday, May 31, 2013

Support Our Kids and We'll Support You!

Sponsors! Support fresh food and fitness opportunities for families in Brooklyn. There are many programs available to help the community and fight childhood obesity:

  • Soccer for Harmony
  • Crown Heights Soccer Eagles
  • Crown Heights Farmers Market
  • PS 221 Hip2B Healthy Programs (art, culinary, greening, and more)
Sponsorships range from $25 to $10,000.

Or you can partner up with us to promote your business:
Home Depot Day




Or email info@seedsinthemiddle.org if you'd like to get involved with the community or PS 221!