About Us

Vital Roots Foundation cultivates healing, purpose, and community for veterans through permaculture, horticulture therapy, and service, empowering wellness and preventing suicide.

Our Mission

Vital Roots Foundation is a veteran-led nonprofit dedicated to healing, purpose, and community connection. Through permaculture, horticulture therapy, and sustainable urban farming, we empower veterans with pathways to wellness, workforce development, and service. Our programs include school gardens, food forests, community composting, and peer support initiatives, all designed to prevent veteran suicide and strengthen local food systems.