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Prepare now for the solutions of tomorrow.

- Congolese Proverb
We funnel resources towards conscious communities
Peace and greetings! The Calabash  funnels resources to emerging and existing communities through technical assistance for grants and loans, business planning, developing partnerships, fiscal sponsorship, and more. Through this initiative we have directed over 1.5 million dollars and several thousand hours of on-site support to mission-aligned groups for projects ranging from land purchase and farm infrastructure to food safety and produce aggregation. Through the Calabash, OurSpace World is offering these services mission-aligned organizations and individuals, while developing regional partnerships to attract funding and create new initiatives that further OurSpace’s mission.

Is the Calabash Network​ For You?

Yes! Many Black farmers, growers, and food producers lack the technical assistance support needed to launch or expand their farm/food business operations. There are also 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 (2025)
Aitalohi Amaize 
| OSW Administrative Director

Kwabena Sika 
| OSW Operations Director

Lotus Chaney 
| OSW Assistant Director of Projects

Imani Fox 
| Operations Lead Consultant
+ Content Co-Developer
+ Co-Facilitator
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George Reistad 
| Grants Lead Consultant
+ Grants101 Content Co-Developer

Dr. Jeffrey Lewis 
| Evaluation Lead Consultant

Justin Zhang 
| Calabash Program Assistant
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Julian Rose 
| Marketing & Communications Lead Consult
Esperanza Ortega-Tapia 
| Evaluation Assistant

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