Tapestry Farms seeks to open access to the resources already available in the Quad Cities for refugees. We navigate and cheer as they rebuild their lives with meaningful work, quality education and childcare, a safe and affordable home, good medical and mental health care, citizenship, and a caring community. Tapestry Farms is built on a spirit of cultural humility, relationships, and collaboration.

The people of Tapestry Farms are individuals with gifts, beauty, and strength. Our growing urban farm system is an opportunity for refugees and volunteers to put their skills to work, improving access to fresh, healthy food to all in our community. Food grown is distributed through individual deliveries and food pantries. We celebrate when a refugee’s life, culture, and experiences are valued and cherished.

A thriving life is a self-determined life. Perhaps that means English language classes in the morning and tending a community garden in the afternoon. It could be children playing on soccer teams, gymnastics lessons, summer camp, or art class. Or, it can mean pursuing mental health treatment for trauma. Thriving is working towards goals to live a fulfilling life with friends, family, and neighbors.