Cosmo Rotary Volunteering Growing Solutions Farm

About Us

Urban Autism Solutions is a non-profit organization dedicated to changing outcomes for young adults with autism and related challenges through an integrated community life that advances social and vocational opportunities. Growing Solutions Farm is our signature vocational training site for more than 100 young adults annually who learn transferable job skills. Produce is sold as a CSA, at our twice-weekly farmstand, and wholesale. Produce is also donated to our young adult participants and food pantries such as Marillac House, helping food insecure individuals on the West Side of Chicago. Learn more at www.UrbanAutismSolutions.com.

Location and transportation

• Growing Solutions Farm (GSF) is located at 2200 W. Campbell Park Drive.
• Free street parking (first come, first served) is available on W. Campbell Park Drive, Leavitt, and adjacent streets.
• GSF is located near public transportation.
• • Buses: Damen, Harrison, Ogden, and Western
  • Trains: Pink (Polk station) and Blue (Western [Forest Park], and Illinois Medical District stations)

Apparel

• Please dress for all seasons-- wear layers, comfortable shoes, and bring a rain-proof jacket.
• Full-length pants are suggested, and closed-toe shoes are required.
• Nitrile gardening gloves will be provided.
• Apparel to avoid: steel-toe boots, construction gloves, tank tops, jewelry, painted nails.

Health and Safety

• Please inform staff if you have dietary restrictions or health concerns that prevent you from doing certain tasks safely.
• The terrain and infrastructure of the site is uneven. Please be cautious when walking and working.

• A sheltered seating area is available for breaks.
• Cold drinking water and snacks will be provided.
• Restroom facilities are available on-site.

Tasks (subject to change): Weeding, basic farm maintenance, planting, harvesting