Mission of Mary Cooperative is a catalyst and partner for sustainable urban development in Dayton, Ohio.

CITVN COOP supports Mission of Mary Cooperative.

Mission of Mary Coop was born out of a community of Lay Marianists living and serving in the Twin Towers neighborhood. We were confronted with two pressing issues facing the neighborhood -- abandoned land and limited access to fresh, local produce. Our solution? Transform uncultivated green spaces into vegetable gardens and share the harvest with our neighbors. In 2009 we planted a single garden. Today we manage a network of 6 urban farming plots and grow 65 different varieties of fruits and vegetables.

Developing Partnerships for Sustainable Urban Development

• Focusing on Energy Sustainability in Urban Neighborhoods

• Developing a net-zero energy headquarters at Silver Lane

• Exploring plans and funds for increasing energy efficiency of the Lincoln Hills Garden and homes and business in the Twin Towers Neighborhood.

Operating an Urban Food System

• Maintaining a network of urban agricultural plots in the Twin Towers Neighborhood

• Operating a two-tiered CSA to support low cost food in the neighborhood

• Distributing food through local markets

• Organizing volunteers to work in the Gardens

Operating an Urban Sustainability Learning Center

• Providing opportunities for experiential learning and applied research for University of Dayton

• Providing opportunities for experiential learning for PK-12 Public and Catholic School and Community and Church Groups.

Engaging Twin Towers Neighborhood

• Organize the Backyard Garden

• Hosting Neighborhood celebrations at Lincoln Hill Gardens

Mission of Mary Cooperative

619 Silver Lane Dayton, OH 45410

team@missionofmary.org / 937-823-1308