December 2008 – September 2009

• Vision of social change articulated
• Values, principles, goals, and objectives agreed

October 2009

• Emma’s Garden founded
• Articles of Association ratified
• Bylaws ratified

March 2010

• Emma’s Garden recognized by IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity

March 2010 – May 2010

• Market Research & Feasibility Study conducted

June 2010 – Present

• Strategic planning
• Board of Directors search, interviews, and elections
• Grant writing

July 2010

• Website launched

September 2010

• Submitted grants to several Portland-based Foundations