In 2009, Meadowbrook Community CARE was one of 26 other community partners in the Seattle Community Courts Program. Providing the community service component in Northeast Seattle gave the then start-up MCGO big help in the initial project build-up to the Community Garden piece of this large urban gardening effort. Everyday maintenance in the Orchard also benefited from this pivotal partnership. Described by City of Seattle Attorney's office as a "a community involved justice initiative that provides a nontraditional approach to address traditional problems." As the relationship has now ended, the numbers tell a tale of partnership, engagement and success. In 2016 the City of Seattle Attorney's office decreased the number of sites due to staffing and logistical challenges. The decision was a let-down for MCGO on a programmatic level but the participating 600 clients of the Community Courts program at the MCGO site did make a difference and the program did give them another alternative in their process. We thank the clients of the Community Courts Program, contact Tricia Lapitan and the City of Seattle Attorney's office for the over 2400 hours of evolving effort to help build the Meadowbrook Community Gardens and Orchards in Meadowbrook.
The Municipal Court/City of Seattle Program returned this month of May to MCGO. Having a history of service at the Community Garden and Orchard (since 2010), they continue to give back to our community with great service. This day they … Continued
The Community Courts program recently celebrated their 10 year anniversary (2-19-16). The twenty-one organizations (including MC2) who partner in the program were invited to connect and share stories about the impact of the program in their organizations, as well as receive accolades from … Continued
With new Americorp reps, the Community Court Program made great headway in the Meadowbrook Orchard this September. As Fall approaches, the crew weeded the Edible Hedge, the new Apple Orchard and mulched the expanding West end planting beds. Great effort … Continued
The newly assigned Crew Leader assists AmeriCorps Reps. in their outreach to the community. Brian has been essential in his support with the Probation Services Division of the Municipal Court of Seattle. He is an awesome addition to the community … Continued
A Community Courts visit this week made a big impact on the East Orchard. Weeding and mulching by the group turned the site weed free. The site is home to the Japanese Yellow Plum and Italian Plum. Two new Japanese … Continued
Great weather this April 14th; Americorp reps Emily and Joey had a Community Courts crew visit the Meadowbrook Orchard. As they weeded the North Orchard and the Edible Hedge along NE 105th with great results, one can now see the … Continued
Meadowbrook Community CARE (MC2) works with the City of Seattle, Attorney’s office to use a nontraditional method working on the traditional challenges facing the local justice system. As noted on their site: “The Bureau of Justice Assistance (Department of Justice), … Continued
Good weather gives Community Courts the opportunity to be outside. Many scheduling opportunities rely on a dry day. When the weather does not cooperate, the need to reschedule happens, It is good to have the Community Courts visit the Meadowbrook … Continued
City of Seattle Attorney’s office has assigned new AmeriCorp reps for the Community Courts program. Good job this week and welcome to Joey and Emily. Work continues in the North Orchard, with weeding and mulching.
AmeriCorps representative, Tracey (left) and clients spent Wednesday (July10) putting down cardboard and mulching the North Orchard. We appreciate the effort and focus as there are always weeds to pull and mulch to spread. Good job, Tracey and Crew!
The City of Seattle Attorney’s office is partnering with Meadowbrook Community CARE (MC2) in implementing the Community Courts program in Meadowbrook. The program “is a community involved justice initiative that provides a nontraditional approach to address traditional problems. Rather than … Continued
