"Prepare now for the solutions of tomorrow." 

- Congolese Proverb

Calabash

Funneling resources towards conscious communities

Peace and greetings! The Calabash  funnels resources to emerging and existing communities through technical assistance, partnerships, and fiscal sponsorship. The Calabash has provided over 1 million dollars and several thousand hours of on-site support to mission-aligned groups for projects ranging from land purchase to farm infrastructure. Through the Calabash, OurSpace World also offers consulting services, technical assistance, and fiscal sponsorship to mission-aligned organizations and individuals. The Calabash also develops regional partnerships to attract funding and creates new initiatives that further OurSpace’s mission.

​Is the Calabash Network for you?

Yes! Many Black farmers/growers and food producers lack technical assistance support to launch or expand their farm/food business operations. There is also a lack of access to support. Lastly, there are limited learning opportunities for emerging and experienced Black & Brown consultants to obtain the knowledge and skillsets necessary to assist various farmer/grower and food producer needs.​

Through the Calabash, OurSpace World is building a one-stop shop for technical assistance, teaching, learning, networking and fiscal sponsorship for Black and Brown farmers/growers, food producers and consultants. Stay tuned for more!

Calabash Network Core Team (2024)

Aitalohi Amaize | OurSpace World Inc. Administrative Director
Kwabena Sika | OurSpace World Inc. Operations Director
Lotus Chaney | OurSpace World Inc. Assistant Director of Projects
Taylor Lewis | Farm Technician
Donale Richards  |  Lead Consultant & USDA101 Content Curator
Imani Fox | Operations Lead Consultant & Calabash101 Content Co-Developer & Co-Facilitator
Nicodemus Ford | Teaching & Training Lead Consultant
George Reistad | Grants Lead Consultant & Grants101 Content Co-Developer
Dr. Jeffrey Lewis | Evaluation Lead Consultant
Justin Zhang | Calabash Program Assistant
Enid Franklin | Administrative Assistant
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Julian Rose | Calabash101 Content Co-Developer & Co-Facilitator
Emily Miyauchi | Calabash101 Content Co-Developer & Co-Facilitator
Dominique Pearson | Co-op101 Content Curator
Gabrielle Gilliam | Calabash101 Co-Facilitator
Esperanza Ortega-Tapia | Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Fellow