Seward Co-op staff presented a SEED check today for $15,708.88 to Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association (PPNA), representing 35,108 individual donations.

Funds will be used to support the Apetito por el Liderazgo/Appetite for Leadership program, envisioned by PPNA’s Latino Advisory Council. The program combines community building, leadership skills development and cooking.

“Yes, it’s a cooking class,” Community Organizer Sara Lopez explained, “but what we’re really doing is building leadership and strengthening our community.” Participants learn about healthy Mexican cooking for families while also sharing resources on topics as varied as financial planning, public health and self-defense. Planning is already underway for a similar model that will meet the needs of other cultural communities in Powderhorn.

Funding will support the expansion of the program in addition to equipment and fixtures for the kitchen. Congratulations, PPNA and thank you, Seward Co-op shoppers!

Picture: Seward Co-op staff with members of the PPNA during a small SEED celebration this morning. Picture by William H.