Our Beginning
Good Pup Wellesley grew from the dilemma of finding effective and easy to use strategies for training basic house manners. Having struggled with our own dogs, we tried so many of the popular methods recognized today. Yet, we still weren’t living the life we had dreamed of when deciding to get a dog. In 2015, we stumbled upon the “common-sense missing link” that changed our dogs, and changed our family’s life in extraordinary ways. Once we learned how to communicate both “Yes! keep doing that!” and “No, that’s not OK,” to our dogs - the puzzle to canine joy and freedom was unlocked. After numerous requests from family, friends, and acquaintances who also wanted a more joyful life with their dogs - Hillary officially started offering training services to local families. Let us help you and your dog use a common sense & easy to follow method to achieve a more fulfilling life together!
“A happy and healthy community is not a fairytale. All you need is a seed.”
— NADIA Shabazz, FOUNDER
Shabazz had to extend the garden to her front lawn but even then, it wasn’t enough to feed all who wanted to be involved. With neighbors January Blum and Lucas Dupont, Shabazz found a large vacant lot on Main Street and secured it as a farming cooperative. Word about Project Sprout spread throughout Kent County, so the team was invited to help start other community gardens.
Our Mission
Kent County is one of the most severely underserved communities in Tennessee. To combat this adversity, Project Sprout seeks to nourish our neighbors at the most fundamental level with healthy food options and a strong support network. All members get a portion of each harvest and surpluses are donated to low-income families whose work schedules prevent them from volunteering.
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With ten gardens and counting, Project Sprout has seen a significant improvement in mental and physical health for all participating community members. Other than lowering obesity, blood pressure, and depression rates, the crime rate has also fallen. Our children are doing better in school, reporting higher grades and aspirations, and better job prospects.
Get Involved
If you live near one of our gardens, get involved to receive portions of each harvest. We accept volunteers regardless of skill level. There is a rotation in roles, but we’ll teach you all the skills you need to know. Teenagers 14 years and older can earn community service credits for school in addition to getting produce for their families. Donations are also vital to our growth, as we use them for seed, fertilizer, tools, and outreach.