Connecting Communities with the Natural World.
GoReala's Jungle connects youth, families, and communities with the natural world through healing-centered, nature-based education and wellness programming. We empower the next generation of environmental stewards in the Pacific Northwest.
Get InvolvedDriven by Data. Rooted in Community.
Ecological Literacy
85% of youth demonstrate increased environmental science literacy.
1,500+ total hours of hands-on outdoor education delivered.
“Your gift funds field supplies, safety gear, and curriculum materials for local youth foraging excursions.”
Support Youth EducationFood Sovereignty
5,000+ lbs of free, organic produce distributed annually.
200+ households engaged in seasonal planting and harvesting.
“Your gift purchases organic seeds, soil, and tools to directly transform urban food deserts into community assets.”
Sponsor a Community Garden — $50Community Wellness
90% of seniors report improved mental well-being in housing programs.
52 weeks of continuous, year-round, trauma-informed sessions.
“Your gift sponsors weekly, year-round therapeutic horticulture and mental health check-ins for isolated seniors.”
Support Senior Wellness — $100Leadership Development
Youth trained annually to lead independent garden crews. [Placeholder — update number when available]
100% graduation and retention rate across youth tracks.
“Your gift provides fair stipends for youth garden leaders, opening pathways to career readiness in environmental science.”
Fund a Youth LeaderOur Scalable Frameworks for Change.
The Academic Youth Track — 36 Weeks
A full-year, weekly nature-based curriculum for middle and high school students. Students engage in outdoor learning, ecological literacy, leadership development, and trauma-informed wellness activities throughout the full school year. This model is our flagship youth intervention — designed to go deep, not wide.
The Family & District Integration Hub
A multi-generational program bridging households and school districts through family-centered ecological literacy and food sovereignty training. This model connects parents, youth, and school communities in shared outdoor learning environments that extend learning beyond the school day.
The Residential Wellness Model
A year-round, weekly housing-site intervention delivering healing-centered outdoor wellness sessions and seasonal produce distribution to adults and seniors in low-income housing communities. This model meets residents where they live, bringing the garden and the healing to them.
The Community Garden Framework
An active urban agriculture model focused on neighborhood stewardship, youth garden cohorts, community food education, and ADA-accessible therapeutic horticulture design. This model transforms underutilized outdoor spaces into living ecosystems for community health and food sovereignty.
Where We Are Working Today.
Ask us about our upcoming ADA-accessible expansion concept for Green Thumb Community Garden.
This list is updated as new community partnerships are formed. New sites coming soon.
In Action
Partners & Collaborators
We work alongside schools, housing communities, local organizations, and corporate partners to create lasting impact.
- LLIHI CommunitiesHeron & Patsy Surh
- CCougar Mountain Middle SchoolBethel School District
- GGreen Thumb Community GardenCommunity Partnership
- VValvoline Instant Oil ChangeCorporate Partner
Transparency & Impact
GoReala's Jungle is a Washington State nonprofit corporation (EIN 39-2297561) committed to responsible stewardship, measurable community impact, and healing-centered programming across Pierce County and Tacoma.
Our Nonprofit Status
GoReala's Jungle operates under a Model C fiscal sponsorship with Plant Based Food Share (PBFS), EIN 87-1349980. PBFS provides fiscal oversight, grant pass-through support, and administrative compliance while GoReala's Jungle maintains full programmatic and operational independence.
Theory of Change
When youth, families, and community members gain structured, consistent access to nature-based learning, food systems education, and outdoor wellness — delivered through trauma-informed, culturally responsive programming — they develop:
These outcomes build more resilient, food-secure, environmentally connected communities.
Program Footprint (2026–2027)
GoReala's Jungle delivers programming across five active sites.
36-Week Program — Weekly nature-based education, outdoor learning, and leadership development.
Family-centered ecological literacy, food sovereignty, and district integration with middle and high schools.
Adult and senior wellness, 90-day curriculum, garden-based learning, food access.
Healing-centered outdoor sessions, food distribution, trauma-informed wellness.
ADA-accessible stewardship, youth garden crews, community food sovereignty.
Impact by the Numbers
Governance & Leadership
Our board provides independent governance, financial oversight, and strategic direction for Goreala's Jungle.
CEO, Goreala Enterprises LLC — Ecological educator and community forager with 10+ years in youth empowerment and food sovereignty.
Community advocate and organizational advisor supporting nonprofit program development in Pierce County.
Community leader with experience in youth services, equity-centered programming, and grassroots organizing.
Operations and financial oversight professional supporting organizational compliance, recordkeeping, and fiscal accountability.
Funding Priorities
Every grant dollar is directed to direct community programming, facilitation, and capacity building.
Multi-site transportation and supplies.
Ecological literacy kits for youth and families.
Seasonal Garden Coordinator and ADA upgrades at Green Thumb Community Garden.
Full LIHI site program delivery across Heron and Patsy Surh communities.
Full 36-week Cougar Mountain Middle School program with curriculum, facilitation, and community events.
Multi-site expansion and youth leadership workforce development across Pierce County.
Community Voices
“The 36-week program at Cougar Mountain has transformed our students. They're more confident, grounded, and connected to nature.”
“Heron families love the outdoor sessions. The kids are learning, the parents are connecting, and the whole community feels more supported.”
“The garden days at Patsy Surh bring our residents together. It's healing, grounding, and deeply needed.”
Interested in Funding Our Work?
We welcome partnership inquiries from foundations, government agencies, and institutional funders. Financial statements and program reports are available upon request.
Support Our Mission
Grant funding supports youth ecological literacy, food sovereignty, and trauma-informed outdoor wellness across Pierce County.
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