GreenAllies is thrilled to announce its newest project:
The Green Cup Café and Learning Center
at the Althouse Arboretum!
In June 2024, Green Allies will break ground on a 1,000 square foot student-run café and learning center. Located directly behind the Farmhouse on the Althouse Arboretum grounds, this state-of-the art, sustainably-built structure will provide space for our student leaders to learn and grow their leadership skills, while at the same time serving the surrounding community.
Green Allies envisions a world where students lead the way to a more livable future by providing student leadership opportunities through service programs that promote a healthier, more sustainable community. The student-run café and learning center at the Althouse Arboretum is a long-planned, strategic step towards this vision.
What’s in Store
A Student-Run Café - Stop in for a warm cup of coffee, water refill, or tasty snack–all while enjoying the beauty of nature and providing service opportunities for students in your community
A Teaching Kitchen - Cooking classes for adults and kids alike will showcase ingredients sourced from our student-run organic farm
A Community Meeting Place for get-togethers and special events
Classes and Demonstrations by local artisans and educators
And so much more!
How You Can Get Involved
The support of our caring community is essential to the success of this project! We invite you to join us in turning the students' dream into a reality. Here are some ways to get involved:
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Donate to the Project!
- The Green Cup Café & Learning Center is one of our most ambitious projects yet! We rely entirely on grants and public funding to achieve our goals and your help is needed now more than ever. Your tax-deductible donation is an investment in your community. Any amount is appreciated and directly supports our ability to achieve our mission.
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Be a Part of the Process
- Complete this brief survey and share your thoughts on things like design, hours, and offerings
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Volunteer
- Do you, or anyone you know have some construction experience? We could use help on various small parts of the project. Sign Up Here!
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Stay Tuned!
- Sign up for our newsletter for progress updates and special announcements, including our grand opening! We can’t wait to see you there!
About GreenAllies
The GreenAllies mission is to empower and support students as they become environmental sustainability leaders. We envision a world where students lead the way to a more livable future by providing student leadership opportunities through service programs that promote a healthier, more sustainable community.
Empowering students
Driving environmental innovation
Creating visionary leaders
Changing the world
Althouse Arboretum is a project of GreenAllies made possible by a unique partnership with Upper Pottsgrove Township.
If you prefer to donate by check, please send to:
GreenAllies
1794 Gilbertsville Road
Pottstown, PA 19464