Every Dollar Builds a Garden
Plant a Seed
of Change.
100% of donations go directly to building therapeutic gardens for veterans and first responders.
Where Your Dollar Goes
What It Costs to Build a Garden
Each therapeutic garden is a handmade investment in a veteran's healing. Here's exactly where the money goes with no overhead and no middlemen.
Treated Lumber
$2,000–$2,500
Materials
Screws, geotextile, plastic, paint, mulch
$500
Volunteer Food
$100–$200
Compost
$100–$200
Total Cost Per Garden
$2,700–$3,400
That's it. No administrative fees. No executive salaries. Every dollar goes into the ground.
Choose Your Impact
Every Gift Grows Something Real
Interested in donating lumber, tools, or materials directly? Email Stephanie
501(c)(3) · 100% goes to builds · Tax-deductibleFor Businesses & Organizations
Sponsor a Build
Companies and community organizations can make a lasting impact by sponsoring a full garden build or contributing materials.
In-Kind Sponsor
Donate bulk materials like lumber, soil, compost, tools, or plants directly to upcoming builds. We'll coordinate pickup or delivery.
Get in TouchCo-Sponsor
Partner with another company to split the cost of a build. Your brand appears alongside a veteran's garden and on our recognition wall.
Get in TouchFull Build Sponsor
Sole sponsor for a complete garden build ($2,700–$3,400). Includes naming recognition, build-day participation, and a direct connection with the veteran.
Get in TouchReady to Sponsor?
Contact Stephanie Trost to discuss partnership opportunities and upcoming builds.
It's Simple
Three Steps to Impact
Choose Your Gift
Pick a donation level: $50, $250, $500, or any custom amount. Every single dollar counts.
We Match It to a Build
Your gift is pooled with others and directed to the next garden build across Tennessee, North Carolina, or Georgia.
A Veteran Finds Healing
A veteran or first responder receives a custom therapeutic garden and therapy program designed for their healing journey.
Volunteer
Cultivate Hope
with Us
Build days run 3 to 5 hours and are some of the most meaningful work you'll ever do. No experience needed, just a willingness to get your hands dirty.
If you have power tools, bring them. We'll handle everything else: materials, food, and the game plan.
Many of our volunteers are veterans themselves, including past garden recipients who come back to build for the next person. Your gift of time doesn't just impact one veteran. It creates a cycle of purpose and service that keeps growing.
Current Locations
Tennessee, Eastern North Carolina, Georgia
Time Commitment
One day, 3 to 5 hours. That's it.
For Veterans & First Responders
Are You a Veteran
or First Responder?
If you or someone you know could benefit from a therapeutic garden, we want to hear from you. There is no cost to the veteran, ever.
Eligibility
- Currently serving or honorably separated from military or first responder service
- Seeking or currently receiving treatment for PTSD or service-related trauma
- Have a yard or outdoor space suitable for a raised-bed garden
Contact Stephanie Trost, our Program Director, to start the application process.
Get Involved In Person
Upcoming Events
November 14, 2025 · 4:00 PM
Sporting Clay Event
Every registration brings us closer to our mission.
February 28, 2026 · 3:00 PM
A Little Dirt Never Hurt
Come dressed in your best spring bonnet. High tea, mimosa bar, spring luncheon, and creative crafts.
Give While You Shop
Kroger Community Rewards
Link your Kroger Plus card to Frontline Gardens and a portion of every purchase goes directly to building gardens, at no extra cost to you.
Our Organization Code
UI106
Log in to your Kroger account, go to Community Rewards, and enter code UI106 to link your card.
Every Garden Starts with Someone Who Cares.
A veteran is waiting. A garden is ready to be built. Your gift today puts the first seed in the ground.