Meet Rhonda—known to many as Gigi. With a red wagon, art supplies and a whole lot of heart, she shows up for the kids in her neighborhood by offering creativity, conversation and even a snack.

Community activist Jacqueline Lasonde discusses how a South Side food pantry supports food access, advocacy and neighborhood sustainability.

Summer school students at STEAM at Dr. King Elementary School and South Side community members plant seedlings and pick ripe vegetables from their community garden through the Helping Hands Garden Program.

Umoja Community Garden serves as a place of unity, sustainability and community-driven food access on Syracuse’s South Side.

Fifth-graders at STEAM at Dr. King Elementary use street art to celebrate their neighborhood and bring the community together.