In January, Professor of Community Studies Alison Alkon was one of the featured speakers at the Homeless Garden Project’s Day of Service in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. The event brought together the organization’s staff, volunteers, and trainees, who got their hands dirty with meaningful hands-on activities, from planting and weeding to preparing the space for the growing season.
Alkon also attended this event with her current student, Allison Min (community studies, ‘25), who recently completed her field study with Homeless Garden Project this past summer and fall. This experience is a key feature of the Community Studies Program, which includes a 6-month field study where students apply their classroom knowledge in a real-world setting of their choice.
During the event, both Alkon and Min were able to meet with Charity Kenyon (community studies, ‘’74), an alumna who has gone on to become an attorney specializing in First Amendment issues. Kenyon is a leader in food and environmental movements, including engaging in work with the Sierra Club and Slow Food International.