Ismenie
Haile (pictured left) and PWG members were aware of the issues
plaguing the Near East Side of Columbus: high unemployment and
poverty levels, residents that are statistically more
susceptible to obesity and no full-service grocery store
located within the zip code. Access to healthy, affordable
food was non-existent, so Ismenie Haile created Success
Organics Produce and Butterfly Garden to eliminate this food
desert.
With the help of nearly 200 community members, the group
turned a vacant lot into a bustling garden. The produce grown
at Success Organics is divided among its members, donated to a
local food pantry and sold at a farmer's market. Success
Organics is revitalizing the neighborhood by offering
education and access to healthy food, cleaning up a
run-down area and even giving second chances to residents
through volunteer opportunities.
The group has received numerous commendations from government
officials and appreciation from local business leaders.
Ismenie Haile and the members of the
Columbus Professional Women's Group have made a profound
difference in a short period of time. Their success is sure to
continue and inspire others. Success Organics truly
exemplifies the definition of community.
Visit
www.successorganics.com to learn more about Success
Organics.
A very special thank you to
our 2011 Success Summit sponsors!
Southwest Airlines
Kimpton - Hotel Palomar Dallas
Verizon
Walmart
Robert Half Foundation
The Rona Jaffe Foundation
Lia Sophia
A tremendous thank you goes out to
Dress for Success Dallas,
all of the Dress for Success delegates and to all of the Dress
for Success program coordinators for their continued
dedication and commitment!