# Verdant Valor Sanctuary

> Grounded in nature; Growing with purpose


## Posts

- [It's Our Anniversary!](https://vvsgardens.org/its-our-anniversary/): December will be a very special weekend for VVS as we celebrate both Melissa’s MHA graduation and celebrating a full year of Verdant Valor Sanctuary!  UNCW’s commencement will take place on Saturday, December 12, in Wilmington, North Carolina, but the celebration will extend beyond commencement. We hope everyone will come together to celebrate this milestone, reflect on how far VVS has come, and enjoy some time together… in person. 😊
- [A Major Milestone: Practicum & MHA Completion](https://vvsgardens.org/a-major-milestone-practicum-mha-completion/): August marks an exciting milestone for Verdant Valor Sanctuary and for Melissa personally. After months of work, research, planning, and development, Melissa has officially completed her practicum and is now finished with her Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree!
- [A Month of Planning, Progress & Looking Ahead](https://vvsgardens.org/planning-progress-and-looking-ahead/): As we close out July and prepare to begin a new fiscal year, I want to thank each of you for your continued commitment to Verdant Valor Sanctuary. This month has been filled with meaningful progress in financial planning, program development, land exploration, and professional growth. While much of the work remains behind the scenes, the foundation we are building is becoming stronger each month.
- [Collaboration, Creativity & Continued Exploration](https://vvsgardens.org/elementor-1799/): June has been a month of collaboration and exploration as the team continued refining program concepts, evaluating land opportunities, and gathering ideas to shape the future of Verdant Valor Sanctuary. From agricultural planning and marketing initiatives to site visits and environmental research, each effort has contributed to building a stronger vision for our future campus.
- [Developing More Roots](https://vvsgardens.org/developing-more-roots/): May has marked a significant transition for Verdant Valor Sanctuary as we move from early formation into more structured implementation and applied development. With Practicum officially underway, this month has brought increased clarity, accountability, and alignment between organizational development and academic learning objectives that directly support VVS’ long-term growth.
- [Strengthening Foundations](https://vvsgardens.org/strengthening-foundations/): April has been a month focused on strengthening the internal systems and planning that will support Verdant Valor Sanctuary’s long-term success. While much of this work happens behind the scenes, these efforts are critical to ensuring that the organization is positioned for responsible growth, strong governance, and sustainable programming. Our team continues to move forward steadily, building the operational, financial, and programmatic structures that will support our future mission.
- [Growing with Purpose](https://vvsgardens.org/growing-with-purpose/): March has been a meaningful and productive month for Verdant Valor Sanctuary. As we continue building our organizational foundation, we are seeing steady progress across training, partnerships, design development, and operational planning. Each step forward reflects the dedication and collaboration of our board and team members, and it is encouraging to see the vision gradually take shape through these early efforts.
- [A Season of Structure and Forward Motion​](https://vvsgardens.org/a-season-of-structure-and-forward-motion/): February has been a month of strengthening our foundation. As we move from formation into operational readiness, our focus has centered on governance alignment, financial planning, and positioning the organization for land acquisition and sustainable funding. Thank you for your continued leadership and stewardship during this pivotal stage. Your engagement during this structural season is what allows us to move forward with clarity and confidence.
- [Planting the First Seeds of 2026](https://vvsgardens.org/planting-the-first-seeds-of-2026/): The start of a new year always brings renewed energy, and January has already proven to be a month of momentum for Verdant Valor Sanctuary. As we step into 2026, we do so grounded in purpose, strengthened by the progress of the past several months, and optimistic about what lies ahead.
- [Closing the Year with Gratitude & Growth](https://vvsgardens.org/closing-the-year-with-gratitude-growth/): As December ends, we find ourselves reflecting on a season of gratitude: time spent with family, moments of rest, and the shared purpose that continues to bring our community together. The end of 2025 marks not only the holiday season, but the culmination of an incredibly eventful and productive year for Verdant Valor Sanctuary.
- [A Month of Plentiful Harvest](https://vvsgardens.org/a-month-of-plentiful-harvest/): November has been a month of growth, connection, and meaningful progress toward our shared vision. Our board, volunteers, and partners have been steadily sowing seeds, both figuratively and literally, to advance our mission of creating a nature-based therapeutic center for Veterans and Adults with IDD.
- [A Week of Gardens & Growth](https://vvsgardens.org/a-week-of-gardens-and-growth/): This past week, members of our board, Melissa Bové, Kennith Watts Jr., Shady Mohamed, and Andrew Febre, embarked on market research across North Carolina to deepen our understanding of how mission-driven farms and community programs are building sustainable, inclusive spaces. 

## Pages

- [Dashboard](https://vvsgardens.org/dashboard/)
- [Rooted Beneath the Surface - Blog](https://vvsgardens.org/newsletter/): Rooted Beneath the Surface This behind-the-scenes journal offers a transparent look at the work of establishing Verdant Valor Sanctuary. We document our progress with humility and purpose while sharing the systems we’re building, the challenges we face, and the values that guide every decisionas we create this new path together. Strengthening Foundations April 30, 2026 Menu About VVS Our Team Newsletter Contact Us Strengthening Foundations April has been a month focused on strengthening the internal systems and planning that will support Verdant Valor Sanctuary’s long-term… Growing with Purpose March 30, 2026 Growing with Purpose March has been a meaningful and productive […]
- [Our Team](https://vvsgardens.org/our-team/): our team Registered Leadership A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589 Email:info@example.com Melissa Bové Chairman / Executive Director A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589 Email:info@example.com Kennith Watts Jr Chairperson / Director of Marketing A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589 Email:info@example.com Andrew Febre Chief Operating Officer Board of Directors Kasey Lackey Director of Administration Josh Rodriguez Project Manager James Blakeney Project Manager Shady Mohamed Project Manager
- [Accessibility Statement](https://vvsgardens.org/accessibility/): Accessibility Statement Verdant Valor Sanctuary strives to ensure that its digital services are accessible to people with disabilities. VVS Gardens has invested significant resources to help ensure access for all users, including people with disabilities, with the strong belief that every person has the right to live with dignity, equality, comfort and independence. Digital accessibility is not just a target we aim to achieve, but an ongoing commitment that we carry in every aspect of our digital service delivery. We recognize that this requires continuous monitoring, improvement, and adaptation. In the sections below, we elaborate on the various efforts that have been undertaken […]
- [Home Page](https://vvsgardens.org/): Menu About VVS Our Team Newsletter Contact Us Deeply rooted in purpose Verdant Valor Sanctuary is a nature-based therapeutic garden serving Veterans and Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.  Welcome to Verdant Valor Sanctuary …where people can find new ground. Through structured horticultural programming, supported employment, and person-centered habilitation, we cultivate growth, dignity, and measurable progress.  This is not passive care.  It is active participation, responsibility, and reconnection.  Ready to plant with VVS? We’ve launched our Phase 1 Fundraiser! Get involved below! Donate to VVS!
- [Contact Us](https://vvsgardens.org/contactvvs/): contact us Verdant Valor Sanctuary is currently in development.  For service inquiries, partnership opportunities, volunteer interest, or philanthropic support, please contact us at:    Email: info@vvsgardens.org  We respond within 3 business days.  We’d love to hear from you! Want to learn more about the work we are doing?
- [About VVS](https://vvsgardens.org/aboutus/): About VVS Grounded in nature;Growing with purpose Overview Verdant Valor Sanctuary (VVS) is a land-preserving therapeutic garden and structured habilitation program serving Veterans and Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).  We are not a production farm. We are a sanctuary garden intentionally designed to support healing, skill-building, and meaningful community engagement through structured horticultural programming in North Carolina.  Through supported employment, day habilitation services, and therapeutic gardening,VVS creates a safe and purposeful environment where individuals build confidence, developpractical skills, and strengthen their connection to both community and land.  Our work preserves open space while cultivating personal growth The VVS Mission To […]
- [Privacy Policy](https://vvsgardens.org/privacy-policy/): privacy policy Who we are Our website address is: https://www.vvsgardens.org. Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.   An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment. Media If you upload […]

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